2015-2016 Academic Year Archives
Spring 2016 semester concludes with events showcasing research, civic engagement, and artistic collaboration
May 15, 2016
The RCAH Spring Showcase of 2016 featured a wide array of graduate and undergraduate projects from the semester. Read more.
Local civil rights leaders, musicians join RCAH in a PeaceJam Jam for last WNL of academic year
April 27, 2016
MSU PeaceJam has teamed up with two RCAH students to create a night of music, peace, and activism. Read more.
Message from the Dean: RCAH Griots
April 5, 2016
Griots mediate conflicts so that they do not escalate into violence, says the Dean. At the PeaceJam Jam, RCAHers have the opportunity to understand how to encourage peace in difficult times, and become griots of their own. Read more.
“Electronic Dreams” tells the story of an architect coping with wife’s illness
March 31, 2016
When his first wife was battling breast cancer, digital artist Liu decided to begin this new project that is on exhibit in the LookOut! Gallery. Read more.
RCAH Peace Games makes connections between Mali, Peckham and Refugee Development Center
March 24, 2016
“Our goal was to see how we could use performance and visual art to create a space that a community dialogue could take place,” former RCAH student Andrew Jason said. Read more.
RCAH students plan college dialogue on intersectionality
March 18, 2016
Another installment of RCAH Dialogues will center around creating a safe space for marginalized students in RCAH.
Trans Women of Color Collective founder visits RCAH as Wednesday Night Live guest
March 2, 2016
“Folks need to be supported and they need to be affirmed. They need to have their coattail pulled when there are issues and challenges and I think that’s important. Community is the root of one’s ability to be successful,” Lourdes Ashley Hunter said. Read more.
Local hip hop artists, community leaders visit RCAH as first WNL guests of 2016
February 5, 2016
Both artists appreciate the way hip hop can be used to mobilize people and create discussion. Read more.
"Material Realities" exhibit uses space, objects to explore identity
January 25, 2016
During their week-long residency, Brown and Wilson visited classes, conducted workshops, and participated in My Brother’s Keeper. Read more.
Fall 2015 concludes with performances and events featuring research, civic engagement, and artistic collaboration
December 20, 2015
The Fall 2015 showcase, hosted by RCAH, was displayed in Snyder Hall on Dec. 7. Read more.
RCAH alumnus and student win awards in annual Office of Study Abroad essay contest
November 30, 2015
Two RCAH students landed first and second place in an Office of Study Abroad essay contest. Read more.
Three years’ work culminates in Project Re-stART unveiling
November 23, 2015
Project Re-stART is a community art installation consisting of mosaicked barricades strung with chains of painted butterflies. Read more.
"Courage Ablaze" highlights strength, courage of Congolese refugees
November 17, 2015
“I just learned that these women had absolutely heartwrenching stories about what had happened to them,” Alderman said about her work surrounding the women of the Congo.
RCAH exhibit, panel, and performance spark dialogue about incarceration, art, and Michigan's criminal justice system
October 22, 2015
“The show itself was pretty small; we had something like 50 pieces, and now we have over 400. The art show has become such a major institution in the state … it’s really changed the culture of art in prisons in the state of Michigan,” Paul said. Read more.
RCAH, English grads return to campus as WNL guests
October 14, 2015
RCAH alumni join together again to discuss the work they have done since graduation. Read more.
Message from the Dean: Building Public Spaces One Story at a Time
September 30, 2015
The Dean discusses several forms of storytelling that RCAH has engaged in with the community. Read more.
Acclaimed filmmaker Eugene Jarecki visits campus
September 27, 2015
Jarecki's work has impacted many students, and RCAH had the pleasure of hosting his Q&A on campus. Read more.
RCAH, WKAR kick off new storytelling series
September 15, 2015
WKAR’s Current State hosted the first in a series of three events called “Pop-Up Stories” at Lansing’s Allen Market Place with RCAH. Read more.