This presentation challenges the previous understanding of the relationship between the Mongol Yuan dynasty and the Kingdom of Annam (northern Vietnam) in the 13th and 14th centuries. It argues that the perception of continuity in diplomatic relations between the two nations, as portrayed in documents following Chinese literary conventions, overlooks the multilingual nature of the Mongol Empire.
Justin Torres comes to campus to read from his recent National Book Award-winning novel Blackouts, and to discuss it with Writer-in-Residence Chekwube Danladi. His debut novel, We the Animals, won the VCU Cabell First Novelist Award, was translated into fifteen languages, and was adapted into a feature film. He was named a National Book Foundation "5 Under 35," a Wallace Stegner Fellow at Stanford University, a fellow at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University, and a Cullman Center Fellow at the New York Public Library.
The Media Arts and Culture Department and the Womxn of Cinema and Television Club present a screening of the new political sci fi thriller I.S.S. (2024) followed by a Q&A with director and Oxy alum Gabriela Cowperthwaite '93.
The Media Arts and Culture Department and the Womxn of Cinema and Television Club present a screening of the sci-fi thriller Gray Matter followed by a Q&A with Oxy alum and 2023 Project Greenlight winner
There will be 22 short films shown that were made by Oxy students. Live entertainment will also be part of the Fest. Reception begins at 6pm on the Choi Patio. Film screening begins at 7pm. Formal attire requested.
Viewer discretion is advised. We'll be hosting a small discussion about the film after the screening. We welcome all to come join us in this cinematic experience: non film people, non club members, we care not, all are welcome.
Phelan & Rater were writers and Executive Producers on Grey’s Anatomy for many years and went on to create the CBS series Doubt (starring Katherine Heigl), the NBC series Council of Dads, the CBS series Fire Country and the Humanitas Prize winning Disney+/Nat Geo series A Small Light.
Join us for the 19th Animation Show of Shows - a screening of acclaimed international short animated films followed by a Q&A with festival director Ron Diamond and MAC Professor Amanda Tasse. Films include academy award nominated Everything by David O’Reilly, a restoration of short film Hangman by Paul Julian and Les Goldman, and diverse short films exploring a range of topics from philosophy to racism. The screening is sponsored by the Media Arts & Culture Department (MAC).
There will be a pre-screening reception 6-7 PM outside of Choi with light refreshments served.
*Surgical grade or higher masks (N95, KN95, KN94) must be worn in the auditorium.