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Artist, researcher, fan. Co-author with @ned_ogorman of LOOKOUT AMERICA! The Secret Hollywood Studio at the Heart of the Cold War https://xitter.cf/t.co/RyvRut8KWm

Urbana, IL
Joined April 2009
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In Fall 01968, @stewartbrand put the Whole Earth Catalog out into the world. 55 years later, our friends at @grayareaorg and the @internetarchive are launching the Whole Earth Index: a nearly complete free online archive of Whole Earth publications. wholeearth.info
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On Infinity 88 Listening Hour 100 you’ll be exposed to an exquisite piece from Johanna Gosse and Kevin Hamilton on spectacle, the atomic bomb, and the limits of human perception. And you will hear another deep cut from Susannah Crockford’s Conspiracy EP. machinesinbetween.com/episod…
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The track, recorded as "Man eaten by alligator; screams," has become iconic. Take #5 was first used in 1951's "Distant Drums," before sound designer Ben Burtt incorporated it into Star Wars & Indiana Jones. 2/2 archive.org/details/SSE_Libr…
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We partnered with @SMUDataArts by providing data for research that demonstrates the multiple ways that LAA have an impact in their communities. Read more below. culturaldata.org/local-arts-…
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📢 A new report from @FAAatIllinois' Arts Impact Initiative dropped today! Read out how Chicago's artist labor force compares to ten other major cities in the US. Check it out ⬇️
A new study from FAA's Arts Impact Initiative analyzes data on the size, composition, & pay of working artists in Chicago in comparison with other U.S. cities. This research aims to improve policy, investment, practice, and equity in the arts sector! 📈 bit.ly/3sDIANf
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"Rethinking what “research” means beyond its strict and exclusive academic connotation has allowed me to build a more encompassing definition—one which allows me to think freely and to ‘live’ my research." Meet Kofi, 22-23 Interseminars cohort member ▶️ go.illinois.edu/hri-inquiry
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Nicole Anderson-Cobb and Latrelle Bright discuss their research on Allerton Park during their artist residency at Allerton Park Research Center in Monticello, IL. buff.ly/3Sj91DN
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Kevin Hamilton retweeted
Dear Universe, "weird coincidences" are a really inefficient and confusing way of telling me something.
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How are artists making a living and an impact in our communities? A new report from FAA's Arts Impact Initiative breaks down data surrounding race, gender, income, field, and geography of artists and creative workers in Illinois in relation to the U.S. 📈 bit.ly/3yq1j2E
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A new report by @usmayors and @kresgefdn showcasing 20 city case studies details how mayors are using funds from the American Rescue Plan Act to invest in underserved populations by partnering with nonprofits and others in their communities. bit.ly/3MyAu0g
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This continues to make my day, and I read it at 3 am "last night" upon two lines in I'm like, dude, this sounds like where I live. And yupsters, that corn field subdivision... McSweeneys, too good, too good. Culvers is pretty boss, btw. mcsweeneys.net/articles/the-…
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Support the Illinois creative sector! @ArtsAllianceIL p2a.co/gX6I6NG
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Kevin Hamilton retweeted
The HuMetricsHSS team is thrilled to announce the release of our new white paper “Walking the Talk: Toward a Values-Aligned Academy,” with thanks to the @MellonFdn for ongoing support. Download it here: humetricshss.org/walking-the…. View on @ManifoldScholar: pubhub.lib.msu.edu/projects/…
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Campus Culture Hosted by Lamont Holden w/Guest University of Illinois Black Greek Council podbean.com/ew/pb-bi3ev-1191…
AFRICANAMERICANMIDWEST.COM LAUNCHES TUES! BEFORE TULSA: E. ST. LOUIS 1917 & CHICAGO 1919 RIOTS Our Mass Racial Violence page traces the Midwest's shameful legacy of anti-black riots from Cincinnati 1829 to Detroit 1967. RETWEET & HELP US GET TO 500 FOLLOWERS #BlackHistoryMonth
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Support a2ru's work in arts research & disability justice by giving to our Ground Works x CripTech Incubator campaign! Learn more & donate here: maizeraise.umich.edu/o/unive… @LeonardoISAST
MUST SEE VIDEO & history lesson on the connection between nuclear weapons, climate & racism. Tina Cordova watched her community suffer & die from radiation in Tularosa, NM. Nothing will change until we #StopInvestingInDestruction #OutriderFoundation
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Links to videos of the first two conferences/roundtables ON ARCHITECTURAL EDUCATION, II. Formative Processes: learning and teaching: Round table nº1: Learning to Learn illinois.zoom.us/rec/share/4… Round table nº2: Post professional and continuing Education illinois.zoom.us/rec/play/59…
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Post-doc opportunity!! Do you research artists, their role in society, their careers, their education? Join the Arts Impact Initiative @FAAatIllinois and its collaboration with @SnaapArts. Learn more: faa.illinois.edu/postdoc Can be remote! Apply by November 17.
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