Robert Dawson, lecturer in art and art history discusses his new book, "The Public Library: A Photographic Essay."

The Stanford Cantor Arts Center's new exhibition, "Carleton Watkins: The Stanford Albums," is put into historical perspective by art critic Kenneth Baker. 

Richard Powers, lecturer in dance, says social dancing has intelligence-enhancing benefits. 

Cantor Arts Center's new exhibition, "Carleton Watkins: The Stanford Albums" is featured and Elizabeth Mitchell, the exhibit's curator, discusses the artist's method and significance. 

Interview with Franco Moretti, professor of English and of comparative literature, about his work as director of the Stanford Literary Lab.

Stephen Sano, director of choral studies and professor (teaching) of music talks about the ukulele's history;  musician Jake Shimabukuro will perform at Bing Concert Hall in a sold-out performance. 

"The San Francisco Chronicle" previews the upcoming events in Stanford Live's current season including a world premiere by composer-performer Mikel Rouse about computer scientist...

Robert Trujillo, Head of Special Collections at Stanford, comments on the significance of Bob Fitch's photographs of United Farmworkers Union activism during Cesar Chavez’ presidency (1968 to 1974). The photos are now available in an online gallery through Stanford Library.

 Nikil Saval, a doctoral student in English at Stanford, writes about the significance of the book "White Collar: The American Middle Classes," by C. Wright Mills. 

Stanford Alumnus Josh Haner is featured for winning the 2014 Pulitzer Prize in feature photography for his images of the recovery of a Boston Marathon bombing survivor. 

The Pacific Northwest choir Cappella Romana is sited as recently helping Stanford scientists re-create the celebrated ancient acoustic of the Hagia Sophia in Constantinople, now Istanbul.

Wesley Trimpi was a former professor emeritus of English at Stanford.

Allyson Hobbs, assistant professor of history, is quoted on the traditional dynamic of a male writer thoroughly supported by his wife.

Londa Schiebinger, professor of history and director of the Gendered Innovations in Science, Health & Medicine, Engineering and Environment project, talks about the growth of women as market consumers of technology. 

 James Chang, professor of plastic and reconstructive surgery, talks about the Cantor Arts Center's upcoming exhibition, "Inside Rodin's Hands: Art, Technology, and Surgery."

For a group of Stanford students last week, spring break meant plunging into the arts—in New York City.