Student Writers Association

The Creative Writing and Literature Department’s Student Writers Association offers open-mics, workshops and other opportunities for generating, writing and publishing students’ work.

“Jazz Greats”

Paul Slaughter’s “Jazz Greats” photography exhibit will be followed by a Contemporary Music Program concert featuring faculty and student musicians.

Gatsby Gambling Night Feb05

Gatsby Gambling Night...

Gatsby Gambling Night is a recurring event put on by the Student Activities Board (SAB) and a favorite among the SFUAD student body.

Jordan Solis’ Debut Album Feb03

Jordan Solis’ Debut Album

“I want people to take in this album and really listen to it, and have questions about it,” CMP major Jordan Solis says. “I hope they listen to it multiple times but each time get something different out of it. For example, maybe they pick up on some melodic idea that I introduce on one of the songs that they hear again in another.”

Polaroid Stories

Students Adam Troyer, Dillon Haymond and Rome Arrey memorize lines for “Polaroid Stories,” a drama written by Naomi Iizuka and directed by Brian Gillespie, the upcoming production in the Theatre Department. Make sure to go see it February 26-28 and March...

Dodgeball Wednesdays

Every Wednesday, come on down to the Driscoll Fitness Center for dodgeball night from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Dodgeball night is a great way to stay active and an opportunity to meet your fellow students. So next time you need a break from home work come throw a few...

In Phát Lê’s Studio

“Being an artist is a selfless thing to do because it’s about sharing perspectives,” Phát Lê says. “I want to tell a story, not just to communicate with my country but also to unify multiple perspectives. I think that’s why I want to be an artist.”

Snow Feb02

Snow

Snow fell on Jan. 26 bringing SFUAD its first two-hour delay of the 2016 spring semester. As some students enjoyed sleeping in, there was the beautiful untouched snow scenery surrounding the marion center. Photo by Jason Stilgebouer

Printmaking Morning

Hana Patrick, a sophomore studio arts major, works on a subtractive monotype print in the printmaking studio before class.

Words on Word of the Year Feb01

Words on Word of the Year

SFUAD students discuss the American Dialect Society’s decision to make “they”—as a singular gender-neutral pronoun—its Word of the Year for 2015.

New Face in Enrollment: Justin Grogan Jan29

New Face in Enrollment: Justin Grogan...

“The people you work with make it or break it,” enrollment advisor Justin Grogan says, and for him SFUAD surpasses his expectations. Grogan works with prospective and current students in the Creative Writing and Literature and Photography departments.

Ash Trays at the University Jan29

Ash Trays at the University...

Statistics say that over 30 percent of college students engage in tobacco...

SFU Press

The Creative Writing and Literature Department at SFUAD is rolling out an exciting and unique new project for students and alumni: The Santa Fe University Press. Department Chairman James Reich says the first goal of the press as giving Glyph, the annual in-house collection of student works, a “higher profile” by making it into a commercially available literary collection. In fact, the 2016 edition of Glyph will be the press’ debut, allowing the collection to be purchased on Amazon or ordered directly by booksellers and libraries. He says he, “wants this wonderful in-house journal to get its national and international standing.” After Glyph, the next publication is a fall anthology titled, Chimera. Chimera will be a collection of fiction in commemoration of the 200th anniversary of Mary Shelley’s classic horror, Frankenstein. Beyond that, Reich—who began his term as chair this semester—hopes to have the press publishing two books a year: Glyph in the spring and a collection of fiction, poetry or nonfiction, in the fall. He also hopes to offer book-deals with the press as rewards and prizes to exemplary students. Regarding the day-to-day operations of the press, Reich says “what we envisage is to offer intern positions to undergrads,” he says, “and that the writing, editing and design is done primarily by students.” The press would provide an opportunity that he describes as “unusual” and “unique”, given most university presses are dryly academic, only offering opportunities to postgraduate students. Santa Fe University Press, on the other hand, would provide students with a hands-on understanding of the way a small press functions, and the ability to publish more popular creative works of their own and of their peers. In an age where starting a small press of one’s own is a reality, this is incredibly valuable. “The...

Breaking the Ice Jan29

Breaking the Ice

Teri Garcia, a SFUAD security guard, breaks the ice on Jan. 23 for new students can see the Folgeson Library koi...

2016 Club Fair Jan29

2016 Club Fair

The 2016 Spring Club Fair was a chance for students to learn more about campus organizations and activities.