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2026-07-09
Seeking Musicians and Vocalist
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Music has the unique power to translate the quiet struggle of endangered species into a deeply personal, visceral experience. Forest Calls is an ambitious transmedia initiative designed to give a powerful voice to our planet’s…
2026-07-09
2026-06-04
Prix Jeunesse International – Day 6
Nancy Jennings
Last day at Prix Jeunesse International 2026! Day 6 included screening and discussing the fiction shows for Up to 6-year-olds. There were two shows in this category that had a focus on nature and the…
2026-06-04
2026-06-03
Prix Jeunesse International – Day 5
Nancy Jennings
Time for preschool shows and shorts at Prix Jeunesse International 2026! Day 5 included screening and discussing the non-fiction shows and shorts for Up to 6-year-olds. We also screened about half of the ‘Up to…
2026-06-03
2026-06-02
Prix Jeunesse International – Day 4
Nancy Jennings
Another busy day at Prix Jeunesse International 2026! Day 4 included screening and discussing the fiction shows and shorts for 7-10-year-olds.
2026-06-02
2026-06-01
Prix Jeunesse International – Day 3
Nancy Jennings
What a day and night at Prix Jeunesse International 2026! Day 3 was filled with screening and discussing the non-fiction shows and shorts for 7-10-year-olds.There were four shows that featured connections with nature in this…
2026-06-01
2026-05-31
Prix Jeunesse International – Day 2
Nancy Jennings
Day 2 at Prix Jeunesse International 2026 was filled with screening and discussing the fiction shows and shorts for 11-15-year-olds. This is the first year that Shorts have their own categories by age group.There were…
2026-05-31
2026-05-30
Prix Jeunesse International – Day 1
Nancy Jennings
Ella and I are thrilled to be attending Prix Jeunesse International 2026 in Munich, Germany.Yesterday, Ella sharpened her writing skills at the ‘Funnybones: Writing and directing humor for Kids’, a 5-hour workshop on how humor…
2026-05-30
2026-05-28
Seeking Videographers
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By weaving artistic expression, scientific knowledge and Indigenous wisdom into a powerful transmedia bridge, “Forest Calls” amplifies the urgent global struggle to preserve our planet’s interconnected biological and cultural diversity before these vital native voices,…
2026-05-28
2026-05-11
Ecologies of Sound (MUHS 8048-001)
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“Ecologies of Sound” (MUHS 8048-001)To get more information about this graduate level course, please contact Ailsa Lipscombe at: lipscoaa@ucmail.uc.eduTo get more information about Ailsa, please go to: UC Research Directory – Ailsa Lipscombe
2026-05-11
2026-04-06
“Discovery in Action Showcase”
Ella Marcil
The 2026 “Discovery in Action Showcase” was held at the Tangeman University Center’s Great Hall on March 31st. Organized to showcase student research projects, innovative teaching tools, and real-world applications within the many disciplines of…
2026-04-06
2026-03-29
Celebration of UC Film and Media Arts
Ella Marcil
The 2026 Celebration of UC Film and Media Arts took place at the TUC Cinema on March 25th. A big THANK YOU to Nancy, the Niehoff Center for Film and Media Studies, and the Office…
2026-03-29
2026-03-26
SEaS – Interdisciplinary Symposium
Nancy Jennings
The School of Environment and Sustainability (SEaS) has dedicated $2,500 in support of the interdisciplinary symposium on October 13, 2026. This funding will be allocated for hospitality costs for visiting guests as well as honorariums…
2026-03-26
2026-03-23
“DISCOVERY IN ACTION Showcase”
Ella Marcil
Hi everyone,The VOTING is now open for UC’s “DISCOVERY IN ACTION Showcase”.As I posted on February 17th, I’ll be presenting our “Forest Calls 2.0” transmedia project to the University of Cincinnati’s College of Arts and…
2026-03-23
2026-03-13
A Celebration of UC Film and Media Arts
Nancy Jennings
Come out to the Celebration of UC Film and Media Arts to see the award-winning film of Ella Marcil as part of the night of films by UC students and alumni.Ella’s film, ʻĀina Momona, follows…
2026-03-13
2026-03-08
PEWS Award
Nancy Jennings
The Center for Public Engagement with Science (PEWS) has awarded Forest Calls 2.0 a grant for $2,625 to support the travel of Sabra Kauka, a respected native Hawaiian cultural leader and knowledge keeper from the…
2026-03-08
2026-03-08
Social Justice Spaces for Children Honors Class – Fall 2026
Nancy Jennings
This fall, Dr. Nancy Jennings, Dr. Laura Dell, and Dr. Sarah Schroeder will be teaching Social Justice Spaces for Children (CI 3036/COMM 3036) as an honors class in conjunction with “Forest Calls”.Public spaces including children’s…
2026-03-08
2026-03-01
Creative Conservation class (EVST 4001)
Nancy Jennings
We are delighted to announce that Dr. Laura Zanotti and Dr. Teri Jacobs are teaching Creative Conservation (EVST 4001) this fall in conjunction with “Forest Calls”. Storytelling is a powerful tool for biodiversity, conservation, and community…
2026-03-01
2026-02-17
‘2026 Artist In Residence’
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We are happy to announce that Louis-Gabriel Pothier has been named ‘Artist In Residence’ for the 2026 edition of “Forest Calls”.Louis-Gabriel is an independent self-taught musician, born in Montreal in 1981. He is an exceptional…
2026-02-17
2026-02-17
Discovery In Action Showcase
Ella Marcil
The “Discovery in Action Showcase” is an event designed to bring the UC College of Arts and Sciences community together. It provides a platform for each academic unit and center to demonstrate how they embody…
2026-02-17
2026-02-17
Recent Public Presentations
Ella Marcil
We have been busy lately, promoting “Forest Calls” and gathering momentum, as we continue to secure partnerships with scientists, artists and cultural practitioners – both in the Greater Cincinnati area and in Kauaʻi / Hawaiʻi.On…
2026-02-17
2026-02-17