Updates Timeline
“Discovery in Action Showcase”
Ella MarcilDean James Mack and Ella at the award ceremony. 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…
Celebration of UC Film and Media Arts
Ella MarcilElla Marcil, Nancy Jennings and Jennifer Marcil at the opening of the ‘Celebration of UC Film and Media Arts’. The 2026 Celebration of UC Film and Media Arts took place at the TUC Cinema on…
SEaS – Interdisciplinary Symposium
Nancy JenningsThe 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…
“DISCOVERY IN ACTION Showcase”
Ella MarcilHi 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…
A Celebration of UC Film and Media Arts
Nancy JenningsCome 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,…
PEWS Award
Nancy JenningsThe 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…
Social Justice Spaces for Children Honors Class – Fall 2026
Nancy JenningsThis 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…
Creative Conservation class (EVST 4001)
Nancy JenningsWe 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…
‘2026 Artist In Residence’
webmasterWe 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…
Discovery In Action Showcase
Ella MarcilThe “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…
Recent Public Presentations
Ella MarcilWe 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….
