UF introduces 'Creative B' program to highlight cultural enrichment during summer B

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida is gearing up for an increase in cultural activity during its summer B semester, with a new collaborative program called Creative B. Partners from UF’s College of Fine Arts, Harn Museum of Art, Performing Arts, Florida Natural History Museum, College of Journalism and Communications, Student Affairs and Smathers Libraries have contributed a diverse slate of interdisciplinary programs, and even some new courses which emphasize creativity and creative skill-building.

Provost Joe Glover welcomed this program by saying, “We look forward to Creative B enlivening the campus atmosphere during the summer B term through unique and innovative programming.”

College of Fine Arts Dean Lucinda Lavelli said, “These experiences will be enjoyed by all, but they are a particularly fitting welcome for our new freshman class and students and families visiting during Preview.” “This is an exciting way to give everyone a taste of the creativity and collaboration that is part of The Gator Nation.”

For more information on Creative B, including the latest event information, visit: http://creativeb.aa.ufl.edu/

COURSES
University of Florida students may enroll in some of these new interdisciplinary courses emphasizing creativity.

Performance and Engagement (School of Theatre and Dance)
DAA 4930, Section 4813, 4830 and 4862, 3 credits
Instructor: Kelly Drummond Cawthon

Interactive Storytelling (Digital Worlds Institute)
DIG 2931C, Section 5080, 3 credits
Instructor: Arturo Sinclair

America at Work: Get a Job! (Harn Museum of Art)
HUM 2930, Section 4639, 1 credit
Instructor: Bonnie Bernau

EVENTS

Fanfares & Fireworks
http://news.ufl.edu/2010/06/03/fanefares-and-fireworks/

Poetry Slam at the Orange & Brew
http://news.ufl.edu/2010/06/07/poetry-slam/

“Noises Off” play
http://news.ufl.edu/2010/06/07/noises-off-2/

Free Hang exhibition at the Harn invites students to display original works of art
http://news.ufl.edu/2010/06/07/free-hang-exhibition-at-the-harn-invites-students-to-display-original-works-of-art/

Free Hang exhibition during Museum Nights at the Harn
http://news.ufl.edu/2010/06/07/student-works-of-art-summer-museum-nights/

Murder-mystery play, “The Mousetrap”
http://news.ufl.edu/2010/06/07/student-works-of-art-summer-museum-nights/

Summer Dances in the Swamp: “Think Globally, Dance Locally”
http://news.ufl.edu/2010/06/07/think-globally-dance-locally/

Open house and college tours
http://news.ufl.edu/2010/06/07/journalism-open-house-college-tours/

Murder Mystery at the Florida Museum
http://news.ufl.edu/2010/06/07/murder-mystery/

Fridays at Five, a behind-the-scenes look
http://news.ufl.edu/2010/06/07/fridays-at-five/

Carillon Concert
http://news.ufl.edu/2010/06/07/carillon-concert/

Historic Campus Walking Tour
http://news.ufl.edu/2010/06/07/walking-tour-of-gator-history/

PhotoUF
http://news.ufl.edu/2010/06/07/photouf/

Film creation in 24 hours
http://news.ufl.edu/2010/06/07/ufpa-film-music-competitions/

Composition Competition
http://news.ufl.edu/2010/06/07/ufpa-creative-fest/

“Tears of the Giraffe: Basketry of Botswana”
http://news.ufl.edu/2010/06/07/tears-of-the-giraffe/

Credits

Contact

Andy Howard, media@arts.ufl.edu, 352-273-1489