by Sarah Witmer | Jan 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
On Wednesday, Democracy and the Arts students, as well as community members, gathered via Zoom for a playback theater performance. When preparing for today’s class, I had not realized that we would be getting to see Verbal Gymnastics in action. It was a...
by Sarah Witmer | Jan 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
Although our four weeks of interim are drawing to an end, Democracy and the Arts is not the kind of class one can simply tie a neat little bow on and back away, not to be seen again for years. The work done in this class with hopefully ripple out into the world for...
by Marcus Hauck | Jan 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
Below, I have written a haiku, a form of short poetry originally from Japan that follows a 3 line pattern with 5 syllables in the first line, 7 in the second, and 5 in the third. It is reflective of my discussion with 5 of my peers at St. Olaf and is a call to action...
by Marcus Hauck | Jan 27, 2022 | Uncategorized
On January 13th, we conversed with Dr. Dwandalyn Reece, Curator of Music and Performing Arts at the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Dr. Reece, whose list of accomplishments stretches far beyond my initial research, is extremely well versed in...
by Marcus Hauck | Jan 27, 2022 | Uncategorized
The National Museum of African American History and Culture is a member of the Smithsonian Institution and is located in the National Mall in downtown Washington, D.C. What was established by Congress in 2003, and opened to the public in September of 2016, the...
by Marcus Hauck | Jan 27, 2022 | Uncategorized
Hello everyone! My name is Marcus Hauck and I am a sophomore studio art and math major from the very town we all go to school in. At St.Olaf, I am a member of the swim team as well as a few volunteer groups. I am the middle child of five, sharing that position with my...
