Symposium on Sound and Hate Studies

Friday, January 17, 2025

10 AM Lani Hall-UCLA

This half-day symposium at UCLA will explore the intersection of sound and hate, focusing on how auditory experiences can propagate, resist, and reflect social animosities. Through discussions and lectures, the event will present unique perspectives on various forms of hate from the lens of sound studies, drawing on diverse fields to examine a wide range of social animosities. The symposium aims to deepen the understanding of how sound influences, challenges, and shapes the dynamics of hate in society.

Lecture/Concert, Resonance & Remembrance: The Violin & Holocaust Cinema

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

5 PM Lani Hall-UCLA

This lecture is the culmination of a 3-part film series exploring the symbolic and emotional role of the violin in Holocaust cinema. The series includes screenings of three significant films, followed by a Q&A and discussion session to encourage reflection and dialogue. The series will conclude with a lecture by Dr. Kathryn Agnes Huether, offering deeper insights into the violin’s impact on the narrative and emotional landscape of Holocaust memory, examining its symbolic significance within the broader context of Holocaust representation in film.