An inspiring exploration of the inextinguishable human spirit
See and hear one man's story of finding hope and love in an all-Jewish orchestra in Nazi Germany.
An inspiring exploration of the inextinguishable human spirit
See and hear one man's story of finding hope and love in an all-Jewish orchestra in Nazi Germany.
Session 2 of 3 Part Series: Living Longer, Living Better: How Jewish Texts and Traditions Can Help Navigate the Revolution in Longevity
There is a rich tradition in Judaism regarding the focus on health and wellness. In this session, we will look at some texts that form a foundation for an emphasis on physical health. Likewise, we will take a look at the approach our tradition has taken regarding mental health issues with texts drawn from the Tanach and Talmud.
Narrated by Jessica Chastain, Millie Bobbie Brown, and Patti Smith, this three-chapter interactive virtual reality journey from writer/director Eliza McNitt and executive producers Darren Aronofsky and Ari Handel uncovers the hidden songs of the cosmos. Spheres premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and received the Grand Prize in VR at the Venice Film Festival.
Dive into the heart of a black hole to uncover the breakthrough discovery of gravitational waves. Fall into the darkness, and you will find the light.
Shigeto: Hovering by Conor Grebel and 79Ancestors is a transcendent tale of life-giving water brought to a dying planet. Constructed largely from physical elements digitally-scanned in nature, the vivid audiovisual collaboration offers an extraterrestrial virtual world built from terrestrial artifacts.
Dinner Party created by Charlotte Stoudt, Laura Wexler, Angel Soto, Skybound, Ryot and Telexist is based on the story of Betty and Barney HIll, the couple who reported the first nationally known UFO abduction case in America in the 1960’s.
Traveling While Black is a cinematic VR experience that immerses the viewer in the long history of restriction of movement for black Americans and the creation of safe spaces in our communities. Academy Award winner Roger Ross Williams and Emmy Award-winning Felix & Paul Studios' film transports you to historic Ben's Chili Bowl in Washington DC. The viewer shares an intimate series of moments with several of the patrons of Ben's as they reflect on their experiences of restricted movement and race relations in the U.S.
Virtual reality movie series
Join us for a monthly webinar series, ASK A PHYSICIST, with renowned physicists Paul Davies, Sara Walker and Maulik Parikh from the Beyond Center for Fundamental Concepts in Science at Arizona State University. Each webinar will address a big question in physics and the audience can submit questions ahead of time or during the webinar to add to the discussion!
Nature makes a lot of sounds; some are beautiful, some are terrifying. Often we are too busy to open our ears and listen. Come into NatureSpace 311E on the 3rd floor of Hayden Library for a fun and relaxing event to guess which animals or natural phenomena are making a particular sound, followed by an exploration of the wealth of other sonic possibilities. End with a meditation to beautiful natural sounds giving you gratitude for the rest of your day!
Did key ideas in religious thought ultimately prove critical to the birth of science? Could recognizing the religious roots of modern science promote better engagement of religion and science today?
What have we learned about religion and conflict over the last 20 years, and what does the future hold? As the Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict begins its 20th anniversary year, John Carlson reflects on these questions. Using two important timestamps—September 11, 2001 and January 6, 2021—he considers how the assumptions and conclusions that emerged in relation to the terrorist attacks of 9/11 have been replicated—yet also upended—by the 1/6 attack upon the U.S.