UC Berkeley Arts & Humanities

Arts & Humanities Division within College of Letters & Science at University of California, Berkeley. Exploring the human experience across a range of subjects.

[UC Berkeley @UCBerkeley]

Defying negative stereotypes, humanities majors are booming at Berkeley

https://t.co/bzW93yHeBx

[UC Berkeley @UCBerkeley]

Student des marie jackson: ‘Find purpose by staying centered in your passions’

https://t.co/Or4avM9MtG

[UC Berkeley Music @ucbmusicdept]

HISTORY OF JAZZ IN AMERICA: A survey of jazz music from the 1920's through the 1980's covering the major stylistic periods.

https://t.co/pmOhbj7lTV

#BerkeleyMusic

[UC Berkeley Institute of European Studies @UCBerkeleyIES]

Join us Apr 4 for "Poetry in a Time of War: Voices from Ukraine and Russia." The UCB Dept of Slavic Languages and Literatures will host 2 sessions, one on Zoom (https://t.co/XN2D2wpzr5) and another in-person.

Cosponsors:
@ghiwest
@iseees
@townsend_center
@UCBEnglish
@UCBArtsHum

[UC Berkeley College of Letters & Science @UCBLettersSci]

Congratulations to Andrew Stewart for receiving the 2023 Gold Medal Award for Distinguished Archaeological Achievement. Learn more about Prof. Stewart and his achievements at https://t.co/Np26H64FVX

[UC Berkeley English @UCBEnglish]

What do we mean by "decolonization"? Explore the ways in which writing from around the world might help us decolonize a world, a nation, or a mind. Read more about English 138, Literatures of Decolonization, here: https://t.co/UNdvjsbrtD

[UC Berkeley English @UCBEnglish]

Another wonderful Summer course: English 133B, African-American Literature since 1917 with Jared Robinson. Read more: https://t.co/DsjFit3zk5

[UC Berkeley English @UCBEnglish]

It’s almost time to register for Summer classes! Over the next few weeks we will feature the courses here. Up first is English 117S: Shakespeare, taught by Professor David Marno. Read more: https://t.co/FMVNCJCHtz

[UC Berkeley Library @UCBerkeleyLib]

“This is why I have so much hope.” ✨🕊

Author Alberto Ledesma discussed art, fear, and his life as an undocumented immigrant at a recent @UCBerkeley Library talk. 📖

Here are 3 things we learned.

⏩ https://t.co/cV56OM2vfR

[UC Berkeley College of Letters & Science @UCBLettersSci]

UC Berkeley undergraduate Jonathan Kuo was recently named a 2022 Marshall Scholar. Read more about his research in the history of medicine, and his inspiring undergraduate career. #GoBears #Classof2022
https://t.co/aoElkrNGqX

[UC Berkeley Music @ucbmusicdept]

THIS WEEK: 4/18 noon concert - Michael Goldberg, 4/21-Cal Day, 4/22-Wind Ensemble

#BerkeleyMusic

[UC Berkeley College of Letters & Science @UCBLettersSci]

Happy 102nd birthday to Beverly Cleary! An award-winning children's author, Cleary graduated from @UCBEnglish in 1938 and is known for the pioneering emotional realism of her stories. #Berkeley150

[UC Berkeley College of Letters & Science @UCBLettersSci]

Cal Day is this Saturday, 4/21! Everyone's welcome at our annual open house showcasing the best of Berkeley. Take a peek at some of the exciting free events our departments are sponsoring: https://t.co/kfoaaqilNN

[UC Berkeley Library @UCBerkeleyLib]

Same-sex marriage, government interference, controversial art.

What do these things have in common? Each are part of a new exhibit, opening March 15 in Doe Library, exploring the #LGBTQ movement through the public record. https://t.co/KR12oE6WVl

[UC Berkeley History @UCBHistory]

This Wednesday (3/14), Kelly Lytle Hernández of @UCLAHist will be on campus to discuss her book, "City of #Inmates: Conquest, Rebellion, and the Rise of Human Caging in #LosAngeles, 1771–1965" | 4PM, 290 Hearst Mining Building | More info: https://t.co/0kDYyxtDTw

[Daily Cal A&E @dailycalarts]

With "All in the Timing", UC Berkeley's theater, dance, and performance studies department is trying something new — for the first time they're handing over the directing reigns to students.

https://t.co/JzGrKqZJDp

[BAMPFA @BAMPFA]

Did you know? Nonprofit arts organizations generate $1.45 billion in economic activity and support 4.6 million jobs nationwide.

Eliminating federal support for the arts seems like a pretty bad idea to us. What do you think? #ArtsForAll #SaveTheNEA #SaveTheNEH #SaveIMLS

[Hearst Museum of Anthropology @HearstMuseum]

"Face to Face: Looking at Objects That Look at You" opens today! Stop by this weekend for a first look. https://t.co/AytUxpjt4M @UCBerkeley

[UC Berkeley College of Letters & Science @UCBLettersSci]

Thursday - Avenali Chair & art historian Joseph Koerner hosts "#Art in a State of Siege", exploring why the chaotic world of #Bosch resonates in times of lawlessness and fear. https://t.co/VhzsJSqnl7 @220Stephens @BAMPFA @UCBArtsHum

[UC Berkeley History @UCBHistory]

TODAY (3/12), 4-6 PM, 3335 DWINELLE: @adamarenson will talk about the outstanding mid-century modern #architecture and #art produced for Home Savings & Loan through the partnership of artist Millard Sheets and financier Howard Ahmanson