Ithaca College

Physics & Astronomy Fall Seminar Series

Tuesday October 20, 2015
12:10 PM in CNS 206B

David Gonzalez: ”Equations of Wonder and/or A Poet Looks Up" with observations and commentary by Karen Jenson

David Gonzalez is a professional storyteller, poet, playwright and public speaker. He is a cultural ambassador for the US State Department, and is the proud recipient of the 2011 International Performing Arts for Youth "Lifetime Achievement Award for Sustained Excellence". In 2010 he was named a Fellow of the Joseph Campbell Foundation, and was nominated for a 2006 Drama Desk Award for "Unique Theatrical Experience" for his production of The Frog Bride at Broadway's New Victory Theater. David has created numerous productions, including the critically acclaimed ¡Sofrito! with The Latin Legends Band, and MytholoJazz, both of which enjoyed sold-out runs at New Victory Theater. Sleeping Beauty was co-commissioned by the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Brooklyn College, and The McCallum Theater. David was a featured performer at the National Storytelling Festival, and appeared for three seasons at the Royal National Theatre in London. The Man of the House was commissioned by, and premiered at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in 2013. His poetry has been performed at Lincoln Center, Bill Moyers’ “Fooling with Words”, and at colleges and universities throughout the country. David received his doctorate from NYU in 1992.

Karen Jenson is a visual artist, vlogger, poet, and theater artist based in Wyoming and New York. Her work often explores the interfaces and similarities between science and art. She presents examples and prototypes of her work on her website “…And Karen Show.” Karen co-directs the High Falls Headquarters: Clubhouse for the Curious, a performance venue and art gallery in High Falls, New York.

Pizza and Refreshments will be available for $1. Please bring your own cup. Remember to Recycle, Reuse, Reduce.

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact the department assistant at jackerman@ithaca.edu. We ask that requests for accommodations be made as soon as possible.