Dana Gioia’s words have started arguments. His 1991 article, “Can Poetry Matter?”, sparked a national discussion about poetry, and his 2013 essay about the state of Catholic writing, “The Catholic Writer Today,” launched another debate. As a poet, arts advocate and chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts (2003–09), he has shaped America’s cultural life for more than 20 years. Editor Joseph Wakelee-Lynch interviewed Gioia about art, literature and faith.
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In Memoriam Summer 2014
John Schnieders Jr. [BusAdm ’31] on Aug. 10, 2013 Robert Bodkin [LibArts ’35] on Sept. 9, 2013 Baldo Martin Kristovich [LibArts ’35, Law ’38] on March 1, 2013 Clyde Von Der Ahe [SciEng ’39] on Jan. 4, 2014 William Daze…
Dispatches Summer 2014
1950 Richard Harris [LibArts] recently published his third novel, “The Accidental Terrorist,” the last book in his Mike Driscoll trilogy. 1966 Gene S. Ogden [SciEng] retired on May 1, 2013, with 46+ years as an aerospace engineer with Lockheed Martin…
Dear LMU — Letters From Our Readers, Summer 2014
Letters From Our Readers, Summer 2014
Bottled Spirit
During LMU’s centennial celebrations of 2011, Steve Brutocao ’86, owner and CEO of Brutocao Cellars, and Christopher Silva ’86, CEO at St. Francis Winery & Vineyards, produced editions of their wines as a way to donate to their alma mater…
A Conversation With Victoria Graf
Victoria Graf, professor in the School of Education, is the former director of SOE’s Special Education program. In December 2013, she was named a member of California’s Statewide Special Education Task Force, which will analyze the state’s systems for serving students with disabilities and make recommendations by the end of 2014. She was interviewed by Editor Joseph Wakelee-Lynch.
A Conversation With Angela James
Angela James, trained as a sociologist and demographer, is an associate professor of African American Studies. Her areas of expertise include race and ethnicity, urban demography, and family studies. One of James’ freshman courses is “Metropolitan Los Angeles,” about black Los Angeles, which concludes with a tour of important African American historical and cultural sites. She was interviewed by Editor Joseph Wakelee-Lynch.
A Conversation With Lesley Leighton ’84
Lesley Leighton ’84, who is a graduate of Westchester High School as well as Loyola Marymount University, is associate conductor of the Los Angeles Master Chorale.