Book Review: ‘The Raj Quartet’
By JOHN VAALER
April 2, 2020
Paul Scott's series about the last days British Crown rule in India tackles racism and colonialism with action, beautiful prose and dark humor.
The Librarian is in: Audiobooks and Ebooks
April 2, 2020
Looking to stay connected to Davis Family Library remotely? Here are some instructions and suggestions to connect through Overdrive.
Bracing for seismic impact of remote learning, faculty turn to DLINQ
By RAIN JI
March 29, 2020
DLINQ has encouraged faculty to use a variety of online tools, including the now-ubiquitous conferencing platform Zoom for live video calls and Panopto for posted lectures.
Opening doors, starting conversations: ‘Black is the Body’
By REGINA FONTANELLI
March 12, 2020
Emily Bernard's on-campus visit last week shared stories from her book, largely about the power of friendship in fighting systemic racism.
‘SEVEN’ celebrates stories of women changemakers
By EDYTH MOLDOW
March 12, 2020
L.A. Theatre Works brought a powerful arts experience to campus, highlighting the true stories of women who found their voices through human rights activism.
‘Unveiled’ highlights stories from the Muslim diaspora
By DALEELAH SALEH
March 12, 2020
Last weekend, Rohina Malik performed her one-woman play which portrays her experience as a Muslim woman, providing social commentary and stories inspired by true events.
The Librarian is in: ‘100 Times’
March 12, 2020
Chavisa Woods' memoir features vignettes about instances of sexual harassment, assault and discrimination.
Reel Critic: ‘Les Misérables’
By NINA NG
March 12, 2020
The latest installment in the Hirschfield Series brings viewers to the streets of Montfermeil, a modern look at a scene from Victor Hugo's 1862 book, with a dark and striking representation of inequity, institutional violence and hypocrisy.
40th on 100th: David Finckel and Wu Han grace Robinson Hall once again
By EMMA TZOTCHEW
March 5, 2020
Last Friday, the cellist-pianist couple came to campus to deliver the tenth performance of the Performing Arts Series' 100th season, featuring a piece by contemporary composer Pierre Jalbert commissioned especially for the event.
‘Lost Luxuries: Ancient Chinese Gold’ now on exhibit
By RAIN JI
March 5, 2020
Curated by Professor Sarah Laursen, the new exhibit at the Museum of Art showcases forgotten Chinese gold artifacts.
The Librarian is in: ‘Uncle Tom’s Cabin’
March 5, 2020
Harriett Beecher Stowe's iconic anti-slavery novel provides a perspective into pre-antebellum attitudes towards slavery and religion in America.
An ode to Wodehouse
By JOHN VAALER
March 5, 2020
Two generations after his death, P.G. Wodehouse's smart, funny, character-driven prose deserves a revisit.
