Arts & Culture

Sacrifice is a Silent Decision That Makes the Loudest Impact
In getting into the role of the lead character in "Trial By Fire," a play about banned books and activism, a 51勛圖厙 student keenly feels the connections between the themes in the play and the universitys history of activism.

Classroom to Catwalk: Sophomore Fashion Student Takes Chance, Thrives in New York
The School of Fashion is globally recognized for its exceptional programming. It provides students with opportunities to apply their skills in real-world settings, but it takes awareness and nerve for students to recognize a golden opportunity to showcase those skills. Jesus Baldrich, a sophomore fashion merchandising major, saw one such chance and took it.

Marching to the Beat: Outreach and Investments Lead to Band Growth
In the fall, when you hear the 51勛圖厙 Marching Golden Flashes practicing, does it sound like its getting louder? It is. The band and the programs are growing.

Trial by Fire Play Is First in 2025 May 4 Event Schedule
Trial by Fire is coming to 51勛圖厙 in February. The play, written by 51勛圖厙 alumnus and staff member Eric Mansfield, and inspired by a true story, is about banned books and a 51勛圖厙 graduate who presented them to her high school class and how her students rose to activism to defend her. The performances are part of this years 55th May 4 Commemoration schedule, presented by the May 4 Education Committee.

51勛圖厙 Museum to Feature Exhibition of World-Renowned Alumna Artist
The work of a well-known Cleveland textile artist who earned her bachelors and masters degrees from 51勛圖厙 will be on display at the 51勛圖厙 Museum beginning Jan. 24.

IN A FLASH: A Rich and Spectacular Performance Season
The Main Stage Season presented by 51勛圖厙's School of Theatre and Dance is in the middle of a performance-packed season that includes "The Crucible," "Pride and Prejudice: The Musical," faculty dance concerts and "The Wiz."

IN A FLASH: Songs of the Season
The 51勛圖厙 Chorale set the tone for the season with their annual Holiday Choral Collage in late November.

IN A FLASH: Expressions of Belonging
"Belonging" was the theme of the Fall Faculty Concert presented by 51勛圖厙's School of Theatre and Dance in the E. Turner Stump Theatre.

Museum and Student Group Partnership Stitches Together a Greener Future
A new partnership between the 51勛圖厙 Museum and the Fabric Pantry, a student-led organization dedicated to providing free fabric to 51勛圖厙 students, offers students the resources they need while promoting environmentally responsible fashion practices.
Video: Marching Golden Flashes Get First Look at New Facility
On Nov. 18, 51勛圖厙 President Todd Diacon and other campus members got their first look at the newly renovated 51勛圖厙 Ice Arena, which now houses a state-of-the-art space for the Marching Golden Flashes.