The emphasis has shifted to designing structures whose components can be disassembled and developing new, bio-based materials that can eventually be composted. “We should design man-made objects and products in such a way that we’re not destroying the resources.” - The New York Times
"Weinstein, who has been accused by more than 90 women of sexual misconduct, faces 11 charges in his Los Angeles trial, which is expected to last six to eight weeks." - The New York Times
"As a worker’s rights movement, it brought about a slew of upgrades to industry standards and state law. As a major news event, it transformed the way media outlets report on sexual misconduct. And as a consciousness-raising effort, it gave all of us a new language." - Slate
His terrible treatment of his actors, including Amy Adams, on sets has been an open secret for quite some time. Yet he's faced no consequences, including for touching his niece's breasts - he claimed she was acting "very provocative and seductive." - Washington Post
The issue of "Pretendians" is real in Canada (and the U.S.). Who decides? And why are so many academics, writers, and artists claiming First Nations heritage they don't actually have? - CBC
Among the respondents in the youngest age bracket (18–29), 63 percent of them preferred working in the office to working at home. This went up to 75 percent among those who work in offices that have a lot art. - Artnet
The role of the university is not limited to curricula specific engagement, it also lies in the ability to embed arts and culture in everything it does; to demonstrate leadership, advocate on behalf of the sector, initiate and drive critical civil debate, engage arts and culture as the fabric of social cohesion. - ArtsHub
"The Fred Rouse Center for Arts and Community Healing will house spaces for activities including performances, exhibitions, workshops and community meetings. ... As its name suggests, its founders envision it as a place that will not only inspire but also carry reparative power." - The Art Newspaper
Claiming global Onion readership of 4.3 trillion, the filing describes the publication as “the single most powerful and influential organization in human history”. It’s the source of 350,000 jobs at its offices and “manual labor camps.” - The Guardian
Six months after the “Don’t Say Gay” controversy, Disney has clearly been weakened by the fight while DeSantis’ profile as a conservative culture warrior has only grown. - Variety
The Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre, "(a) mammoth 18.5-acre facility which is being inaugurated in stages (starting next March), is the vision of philanthropist Nita Ambani, the wife of Indian billionaire businessman Mukesh Ambani" of Reliance Industries. - Artnet
"The measure would require the state to allocate at least 1% of Prop. 98 funding — money guaranteed for public schools and community colleges in the state budget — for music and arts education. That's estimated to be a $1 billion annual set aside." - CalMatters
Why do faculty speak so differently about things that happen in their house as opposed to everyone else’s? Understanding this dynamic might help us begin to answer the question at the root of the inequities in American higher education: How can a system run by liberals be so conservative? - The Atlantic
"In signing SB1116 into law on Thursday, Sept. 29, Gov. Gavin Newsom created the Performing Arts Equitable Payroll Fund, which would reimburse small performing arts organizations for large portions of their payroll costs. The smaller a company’s budget, the more the fund would reimburse." - San Francisco Chronicle
