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Meet Diane Tomasi, ARAD’s New Program Associate
Join us in welcoming Diane Tomasi as our new Program Associate. Learn more about Diane, her goals for her new role, and what she does outside of TC. Tell us a bit about yourself. Where are you from? What was your undergraduate degree focused on? My name is Diane Tomasi: I use she/they pronouns. I’m…
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Meet Kaylie Maines, ARAD’s New Social Media Coordinator
ARAD is delighted to welcome Kaylie Maines as our new Social Media Coordinator. Learn more about Kaylie, her goals for her new role, and what she does outside of TC. Tell us a bit about yourself. Where are you from? What was your undergraduate degree focused on? I was born and raised in Appalachia, in…
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Hugo Vaz: Crafting Hybrid Experiences through the Kimera Festival
Hugo Vaz (ARAD ’24) is an actor, poet, singer-songwriter and cultural entrepreneur from Goiás, central Brazil. Ahead of his band, MAZOMBO, he has performed concerts and recorded albums for over ten years. This summer, Hugo has been working in partnership with the International Brazilian Opera Company to promote the Kimera Festival, a grassroots, open-air, free music…
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Faculty Spotlight: Meet Dr. Tania Aparicio Morales, ARAD Professor and Our New Program Director in the Fall
ARAD is thrilled to have an opportunity to speak with Dr. Tania Aparicio Morales to learn more about her experiences at our program, what she is looking forward to in the new academic year, and what she does outside her work at Teachers College. Tell us a bit about yourself. Where are you from? What…
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Teachers College Graduate Emily Ditkovski Reflects on Using Arts for Activism in Washington Heights
Read more about Emily’s involvement in the Washington Heights-based People’s Theatre Project and the symbolism of Commencement. By Brandee Sanders (Reposted from Columbia Neighbors) For Los Angeles native Emily Ditkovski, the healing and restorative power of the arts is something that has always been evident. While coming of age on the West Coast, the arts education…
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: DR. YOUNGAAH KOH, MIAMI UNIVERSITY
Recently, ARAD spoke with Dr. Youngaah Koh, who was part of our program during 2011-2013. After completing her doctorate degree at Ohio State University, she became the Assistant Professor of Arts Management & Arts Entrepreneurship at Miami University. Could you share a little bit about your background and what led you to join the ARAD…
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Fall 2022 Microgrant Recipients – Celestina Billington & Joey Chen
The Arts Administration Program (ARAD) at Teachers College, Columbia University previously awarded two students with Microgrants for Student Professionalization during Fall 2022. Through the ARAD Microgrant Program and with generous support from the Arts and Humanities Department at Teachers College, ARAD proudly supports student professionalization activities on campus and beyond. This award champions special projects proposed by…
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Student Advocates for the Arts: Valentine’s Day Fundraiser
On Tuesday, February 14, ARAD’s student-run organization, Student Advocates for the Arts (SAA) hosted a Valentine’s Day Fundraiser in support of the International Brazilian Opera Company. Scroll down to see comments from attendees, performers, and organizers. “The event showcased students from the Arts Administration program who performed on the “piano corner” of the hall. Among…
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Alumni Spotlight: Blaire Townshend, The Broadway League
For this chapter of our Alumni Spotlight series, ARAD spoke with Blaire Townshend (ARAD’ 17). Currently, Blaire is the Senior Manager of Membership Services & Professional Development at the Broadway League. Could you share a little bit about your background? And what led you to join the ARAD program? I completed my undergraduate degree at…
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ARAD Holiday Service Project 2022
This year, the Arts Administration Program (ARAD) at Teachers College, Columbia University will be continuing its tradition of hosting a Holiday Service Project for its faculty, students, staff, and alumni to contribute time, goods, and cheer to those in need during the winter holidays. ARAD will continue its partnership with Art Start in the format…
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