By admin, on June 17th, 2009%
How does an immigrant community shape the identity of a city, a university, and a culture? What right, and what precautions, do museums and curators have to take in order to “speak for” a cultural heritage that has been displaced?
While taking a class with Professor Steven Lubar in the American Civilization Department, entitled “Methods in Public . . . → Read More: Remember The Old Times: Cape Verdeans in Providence
By admin, on February 5th, 2009%
Brandeis University President Jehuda Reinharz announced on January 26 that due to a projected multimillion dollar deficit this year, the Board of Trustees and President had unanimously voted to close the Rose Art Museum on Brandeis’ campus and deaccession the 7,000 piece collection to pay for administrative tasks. The student body, faculty, and art community were . . . → Read More: The Rose that’s Starting to Wilt