Graul Chair in Arts and Languages
Welcome
This endowed chair is named for Dr. Thomas C. and Janet M. Graul and is specifically designed to promote interdisciplinary approaches to arts and languages with a particular focus on international perspectives. At the University of Dayton, this includes Music, Art and Design, Theatre, Dance and Performance Technology, and Global Languages and Culture.
The study of arts and languages empowers us to engage and transcend rather than dismiss that which is different, unfamiliar and sometimes uncomfortable. These disciplines provide powerful tools to open our minds, engage our hearts, think creatively and find the common core of our humanity. Such study is essential to any university that aspires to educate the whole person and produce distinctive graduates who are capable of linking learning to responsible leadership and service.
South and Southeast Asia Regional focus
The Graul Endowed Chair in Arts and Languages is dedicated to promoting global arts and cultural appreciation. In partnership with the Global Intercultural Affairs (GIA) Center and with generous support from the India Foundation, it will host a semester-long program celebrating the arts and culture of South and Southeast Asia. This initiative will highlight the region's rich heritage while showcasing the achievements of local talents and intellectuals. Through a series of events, the program will explore cultural, artistic, political and historical aspects of the region, engaging the University of Dayton community and the public. Collaborative efforts with campus organizations, including Indian student groups, will provide a platform for cultural exchange and celebration.
A series of film screenings, showcasing diverse regional and thematic cinema, from colorful musicals to compelling social dramas. Films in the series include "Joyland," 5:30-8 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 18; "Clay Bird," 5:30-8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 17; and "Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani," 5:30-9 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 14.
When: 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 21
Where: Sears Recital Hall, pizza will be served in the lobby of Sears Recital Hall prior to the lecture.
Speaker: Arvind Elangovan, historian, Wright State University
M.C.: Caroline Waldron, Department of History
About: This lecture will explore the role of the Indian constitution in the recent elections, examining whether it truly represents the people or if there are deeper complexities in its relationship with the state and democracy in India.
6-9 p.m., Friday, Nov. 22; Concert Hall, Roger Glass Center for the Arts
Art director: Ryu-Kyung Kim
M.C.: Sharon Gratto
Reception: Lobby of Roger Glass Center for the Arts, Indian food will be served
Program details
- Pre-concert in lobby of Roger Glass Center for the Arts
- The UD Gamelan Ensemble: Presented by Heather MacLachlan
- Cultural Center of India, Padma and Company: Modern dance and integrating other activities
- Duo Concert: Rahul Deshmukh (Tabla) and Ashish Deshmukh (Sitar). Traditional Indian instruments and voices, bringing the sounds of India to UD
- Indian Traditional Dancing: Kathak performance by Ms. Asawari Deshmukh
- World Music Choir: Directed by Ryu-Kyung Kim, featuring songs from Bollywood movies
- Final number: All featured artists and ensemble perform together
A new book collection in the University of Dayton Libraries highlights works by world-famous artists whose art is the books themselves.
Suki Kwon gathered with 14 other artists at the foothills of the Himalayas to create artwork celebrating “The Nature of Difference.”