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In Photos
September 18, 2020 | 02:34 pm

An adapted classroom: Students and faculty find new ways to engage in teaching and learning

Students and faculty members adapt to new—and safety-conscious—ways of interacting as teachers, scholars, and researchers.

topics: Chris Muir, Department of Art and Art History, Department of Biology, Department of Chemistry, Department of Conducting and Ensembles, Department of English, Department of Environmental Medicine, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Eastman School Symphony Orchestra, Fana Bangoura, Graduate Program in Visual and Cultural Studies, JC Olsen, Joan Saab, Joanna Scott, Katrina Korfmacher, Program of Dance and Movement, Robert Minckley, William Miller, William Weinert,
Quadcast
February 7, 2019 | 04:11 pm

What’s the problem with civility?

Three Rochester professors discuss the nature of America’s political and social divide and offer ideas on how higher education might help bridge the widening gap.

topics: David Primo, Department of Art and Art History, featured-post-side, Humanities Center, Joan Saab, Kevin Meuwissen, School of Arts and Sciences, Warner School of Education,
University News
February 5, 2018 | 11:39 am

Joan Saab named new vice provost of academic affairs

In this newly created position in the Office of the Provost, Saab will strategize and coordinate key efforts that advance the University’s academic missions, as well as guide the accreditations, assessments and policies related to academic personnel and academic affairs.

topics: Joan Saab,
In Photos
March 4, 2016 | 07:33 am

Life on the moon?

Joan Saab, associate professor of art history and visual and cultural studies, points to illustrations popularized in the 19th century press purporting to prove there was life on the moon, during the inaugural Hagop and Artemis Nazerian Humanities Lecture. “I’m interested in this moment in the 19th century when people are willing to suspend disbelief and see things—and even though they know they’re not true, to believe for that moment that they are.” (University photo / J. Adam Fenster)

topics: humanities, Joan Saab,
Society & Culture
February 29, 2016 | 07:27 am

Taking a ‘look’ at historical hoaxes

During the mid-19th century, a series of grand hoaxes captured the American imagination: the Great Moon Hoax, the Cardiff Giant, and the fantastical creatures of P. T. Barnum. Joan Saab, an associate professor of art history and visual and cultural studies, examines the relationship between seeing and believing.

topics: Department of Art and Art History, events, Graduate Program in Visual and Cultural Studies, humanities, Humanities Center, Joan Saab, School of Arts and Sciences,