2025
Florida State University
All events are free of charge
The Florida State University Office of Research presents a campus-wide collaborative arts festival highlighting the diverse voices, talents and creativity of FSU faculty and students.
Departments from across campus will come together in 2025, to celebrate the innovation and diversity that results from combining various modes of expression and subjects together.
Friday, January 24
Magnetic Dances
Postponed to Friday, February 7
A special night of first performances created from a unique collaboration involving Dance, English, and Music students and faculty in celebration of the MagLab’s 30th Anniversary.
Yusef Akman, Madeline Aldana-Gray, Jordi Banitt, Pamela Bereuter, Luis Bezerra, Zoe Brown, Holly Borrelli, Kaitlyn Calcagino, Steven Fireman, Kyle Flak, Nikkie Galindo, Landis Grenville, Barbara Hamby, Rachel S. Hunter, Jake Jordan, Brian Junttila, Lindsey Kovach, Haley Laningham, Rachael Lawson, Ky Nam Nguyen, Claire “Parky” Park, Stacey Patterson, Chloe Rodriguez, J. Russell Sandifer, Abigail Stinnett.
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Nancy Smith Fichter Dance Theatre, School of Dance
202, Katherine W. Montgomery Hall, 130 Collegiate Loop, Tallahassee, FL 32306
Sunday, January 26
Discussion: The Wizard of Oz
Join us for a pre-screening discussion with faculty about the history of the film.
Michael Buchler, Dawn Carr, Ben Howard, Arianne Johnson Quinn, Deana Rohlinger
2:45 pm – 3:30 pm.
The Globe
110 S Woodward Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32304
Film: The Wizard of Oz
A sing-along for all ages of the classic 1939 musical!
4:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
Askew Student Life Center
942 Learning Way, Tallahassee, FL 32304
Saturday, February 1
Sing with the Symphony
Our annual performance featuring a new work for audience and orchestra for all ages to join in! The year the theme is Math and student composer, Justine de Saint Mars has written a new piece, The Mathematician’s Patterns, based on a text of the English mathematician, G. H. Hardy. The program also includes selections from Gerald Finzi’s Clarinet Concerto, and William Dawson’s Negro Folk Symphony.
Open to all ages.
Deborah Bish, Justine de Saint Mars, Michael Hanawalt, Rocky Hanna, Alexander Jiménez, Richard McCullough, Todd Queen, Guilherme Leal Rodrigues, McKenna Stenson, University Symphony Orchestra and FSU choirs, Levana, and Chamber Choir.
10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Ruby Diamond Concert Hall
222 S Copeland St, Tallahassee, FL 32304
FSU Math Fun Day
The Math Department is hosting FSU Math Fun Day, a math festival for the general public of all ages. Enjoy hands-on math activities and demonstrations. Great for K-12 kids!
Monica Hurdal (Director)
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Love Building
1017 Academic Way, Tallahassee, FL 32304
Tuesday, February 4
Arts-Health-Humanities Symposium IV
Our annual festival meeting of faculty and students from Art Therapy, Interior Architecture and Design, Music Therapy, Medicine, and Nursing continue conversations about current research and future interdisciplinary collaborations.
Molly Austin, Michael Bakan, Andrea Donato, James Frazier, Dawn Iwamasa, Nikita Kulkarni, Jae Hwa Lee, Xingyi Li, Naoosha Mohammad, Nick Montoya, Brittany Nyberg, LiAna Nicole Patterson, Sekaa Gong Hanuman Agung Balinese Gamelan Ensemble, Music Therapy student poster presentations.
12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Claude Pepper Center
636 W Call St, Tallahassee, FL 32306
Thursday, February 6
Classics Symposium
Come and join us for a celebration of Ancient Greek and Latin poetry. An evening of readings of ancient texts and creative performances by students and faculty.
Virginia Lewis (Coordinator)
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Beth Moor Lounge, Longmire Building
222 S Copeland St, Tallahassee, FL 32304
Friday, February 7
Magnetic Dances
A special night of first performances created from a unique collaboration involving Dance, English, and Music students and faculty in celebration of the MagLab’s 30th Anniversary.
Yusef Akman, Madeline Aldana-Gray, Jordi Banitt, Pamela Bereuter, Luis Bezerra, Zoe Brown, Holly Borrelli, Kaitlyn Calcagino, Steven Fireman, Kyle Flak, Nikkie Galindo, Landis Grenville, Barbara Hamby, Rachel S. Hunter, Jake Jordan, Brian Junttila, Lindsey Kovach, Haley Laningham, Rachael Lawson, Ky Nam Nguyen, Claire “Parky” Park, Stacey Patterson, Chloe Rodriguez, J. Russell Sandifer, Abigail Stinnett.
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Nancy Smith Fichter Dance Theatre, School of Dance
202, Katherine W. Montgomery Hall, 130 Collegiate Loop, Tallahassee, FL 32306
Ethics Symposium
Three topics in one symposium – Agatha Christie and Ethical Ambiguity, Ethics and Music Research, Ethics in Research at Los Alamos.
Gregory Boebinger, Christopher Okonkwo, Frank Gunderson, Michelle Kazmer, Rosemary Kellison, Andrea Westlund, Honors Students
12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Claude Pepper Center
636 W Call St, Tallahassee, FL 32306
Saturday, February 8
Shakespeare and the Stars
Come and learn about Shakespeare and the planets, space, and robotics while creating pieces of art, learning a new musical piece, and learning about Shakespeare and the stars! These sessions spark curiosity through engaging, interactive activities. They are led by faculty from English, Art Education, Music Education, and staff from the Challenger Center. Great for K-12 kids!
Ashlynn Brandstetter, Angelina Ciardi, Molly Hand, Ann Harrington, Marlo Ransdell, Sara Scott Shields, FSU Flying High Circus, FSU Guitar Ensemble
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Challenger Learning Center
200 S Duval St, Tallahassee, FL 32301
Sunday, February 9
Storytime Under the Stars
Be prepared for a magical experience designed for young children and their families. Join us in the Fogg Planetarium for an enchanting evening of nostalgia and wonder where you can enjoy classic stories under a celestial canopy of twinkling stars.
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Challenger Learning Center
200 S Duval St, Tallahassee, FL 32301
Tuesday, February 11
Poetry and Medical Posthumanism
A conversation that explores the relationship between contemporary poetry and medical humanism.
Andrew Epstein, Tana Jean Welch Milton S. Carothers Faculty Lecture Series
12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Bradley Reading Room, Strozier Library
116 Honors Way, Tallahassee, FL 32304
Thursday, February 13
Batata
The Peabody and Amnesty Award-winning BATATA film overs 10 years in the life of a Syrian refugee and her family, demonstrating the spirit of a woman who puts her family above all else. Following the screening there will be a discussion led by faculty affiliated with the Middle East Center.
Terry Coonan, Zafer Lababidi, Zeina Schlenoff, Mark Schlakman, Middle Eastern Film Festival
6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Askew Student Life Center
942 Learning Way, Tallahassee, FL 32304
Sunday, February 23
Interlocking Art: A Mixed Media Gala
Club Downunder and Student Engagement present an evening of innovative creativity. Performances and exhibits from students across campus together with a fashion show led by student organizations.
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Student Union
75 N Woodward Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32306
Parking barriers are raised at 5 p.m. on weekdays and weekends.
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