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From left to right: Sue Perlgut and Caryl Henry Alexander, the collaborators of the exhibition "Stand Up Women! Older Women & Social Activism in Tompkins County."

Art exhibit tackles social activism topics through visual art and interviews

By Elizabeth Kharabadze, Newsletter Editor November 12, 2023
On the first Friday of every month, Ithaca locals and visitors are invited to take a stroll downtown to experience in-person shows and displays highlighting the local creative art scene, depicting a colorful assortment of artistic talent. One exhibit, however, is personally examining the relationship between art and activism.

IC Creatives: Kellie Swensen

April 12, 2021

Artist and junior sociology student Kellie Swensen shares their artwork and belief in the power of art to inspire social change.

Picture books promote social progress

Picture books promote social progress

By Elijah de Castro, Staff Writer December 10, 2020
Picture books are challenging socially conservative institutions in the hope of creating a new world for all children.
Patricia Rodriguez, associate professor in the Department of Politics and Latin American Studies coordinator, helped develop the politics grant.

Three students receive grant to do political activism

By Hannah Fitzpatrick, Contributing Writer February 16, 2018
Three students were awarded a grant to engage in political activism by the Department of Politics on Feb. 2.
In My Own Words: Joe Anthony Cruz

In My Own Words: Joe Anthony Cruz

By Nick Friend, Podcast Editor December 7, 2017

This week on “In My Own Words,” Glenn Epps talks with Joe Anthony Cruz, an Ithaca College junior who has recently made a splash as a vocal activist on the campus from topics of gun control to call-to-action...

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