jjpark

Josephine is a senior graduating in December of 2021 currently double majoring in neuroscience & behavior and molecular biology & biochemistry. She is from Methuen, MA and graduated from Shrewsbury High School. After graduation she plans to pursue science communications opportunities and is considering continuing education in this area. Outside of academics, she is a leader of the Kpop Dance Crew. She also enjoys arts and crafts including drawing and crocheting.

Alvin Lucier’s 90th Birthday Celebration

by jjpark • May 12, 2021

On Wednesday, May 13 at 8PM ET ISSUE is celebrating American composer Alvin Lucier’s 90th birthday! This stream will span 30 hours and feature 90 artists. Join “I Am Sitting in a Room: Alvin Lucier’s 90th Birthday Celebration here. Alvin Lucier is highly respected within the field of music for his innovative and creative ideas.…

by jjpark • May 8, 2021

On May 8, we are celebrating Phillis Wheatley’s birthday. Phillis Wheatley was an African American poet who published books of poetry after being enslaved in America. The Age of Phillis by Honorée Fanonne Jeffers is a book of poetry which imagines the life of Wheatley. Jeffers is a poet who examines a variety of topics…