Message from the Dean
Dr. Andrew Harris, Dean, talks about the academic programs in the School of Arts and Humanities and the exploration of the human condition through scholarly, artistic, and civic engagement.
“Our students contribute to a vibrant cultural and intellectual life on campus and throughout the community,” he explains.
Read more of Dr. Harris’ message outlining the many opportunities Keene State students have to prepare for meaningful personal and professional lives through focused and interdisciplinary programs, valuable internships, and a close working relationship with our award winning faculty. More about Message from the Dean
Undergraduate Research
Students in the School of Arts and Humanities enjoy a variety of opportunities to conduct research with their distinguished faculty. It’s a great way to dive deeply into the subject and also develops skills that can be used in any discipline. More about Undergraduate Research
It All Starts With Great Teaching
Keene State’s award-winning faculty are focused on the success of our students. No over-sized classes. No graduate lecturers. Our faculty are teachers and scholars, mentors and colleagues. More about It All Starts With Great Teaching
Alumni Make a Difference
You’ll find them around the country and around the world, and in every career track. They were motivated and inspired by our faculty and they are driven by Keene State’s motto: Enter to learn – go forth to serve. They are making a difference and they are proud of it. More about Alumni Make a Difference
Real World Experience
Two dozen students in Assistant Professor of Communication Jamie Landau's Health Communication and Public Culture class got some valuable experience when they created ad campaigns for local non-profit organizations. More about Real World Experience
Areas of Study
The Cohen Center
"Arbeit Macht Frei," by sculptor Roland Brassard '98
To remember…and to teach. These are the principles on which the Cohen Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies was founded in 1983. By studying and bearing witness to the Holocaust and to acts of genocide around the globe, the Cohen Center seeks to create awareness that allows present and future generations to take responsibility for building a world free of anti-Semitism, intolerance, and hate. A non-sectarian organization, the Cohen Center hosts a series of annual events, and provides educational programming, advocacy outreach, and academic support for the Holocaust and Genocide Studies program at Keene State College. More about The Cohen Center
The Monadnock Region’s Home for the Arts
"Dracula" at the Redfern Arts Center
Keene State College offers an exciting year-round venue for the arts and a vibrant teaching facility for the visual and performing arts.
Spectacular music, theater, and dance come to the Redfern Arts Center each year creating unforgettable artistic encounters for the campus and the community. Hosting internationally renowned artists, emerging young talent, and Keene State’s own student and faculty performers, the Redfern is the region’s premiere performance venue. The Redfern’s expanded outreach programs and community partnerships create an unparalleled resource for the community and beyond and support the College’s departments of music, theatre, dance, and art. More
For over twenty years, the Keene State College Film Society has been screening contemporary, classic, Hollywood, and art house films at the Putnam Arts Lecture Hall at Keene State College. Films are shown year round in a fully equipped venue that includes Dolby Digital Sound. The active schedule of screenings provides a first quality cinematic experience at a reasonable price. More
The Thorne-Sagendorph Art Gallery at Keene State College is a prominent focal point for the visual arts in New Hampshire’s Monadnock Region. The Thorne features a schedule of exhibitions of national and international importance and showcases the work of local artists and Keene State College faculty and students. The museum’s permanent collection is dedicated to collecting and preserving the art of the 19th-century artists who were inspired by Mount Monadnock and formed the renowned Dublin Art Colony. The collection also includes many contemporary works by Jules Olitski, Fritz Scholder, Robert Mapplethorpe, and George Rickey. More
News and Events
Upcoming Events
September 12, 2013 (Thursday)
Redfern Season Preview Party
5:00 p.m. • Redfern Arts Center - Alumni Recital Hall
September 19, 2013 (Thursday)
"Expressive Voice: Landscape of Emotion" Reception
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. • Thorne-Sagendorph Art Gallery
"Pressing Print: Universal Limited Art Editions 2000–2010" Reception
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. • Thorne-Sagendorph Art Gallery
September 20, 2013 (Friday)
Donal Fox Inventions Trio
7:30 p.m. • Redfern Arts Center - Alumni Recital Hall
October 02, 2013 (Wednesday)
Word Becomes Flesh
7:30 p.m. • Redfern Arts Center - Main Theatre
Letter from Krakow
June 18, 2013 –
About a year ago, Keene State forged an exchange relationship with Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland . Although the relationship is not specifically for Holocaust and Genocide Studies majors, it certainly offers them a rewarding opportunity. "It fit beautifully for us,” explained Paul Vincent (professor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies)...
Cyr Selected to Capital One Academic All-District Team
June 6, 2013 –
Keene State College senior thrower Whitney Cyr (Milford, Mass.) was selected to the Capital One Academic All-District I women’s track and field team, the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) announced on Monday.To be eligible for Academic All-America consideration, a student-athlete must be a varsity starter or key...
Prof. Durnford to Attend Cultural Seminar in Québec
May 9, 2013 –
Dr. Thomas Durnford, professor of modern languages, recently received a grant from the Québec Ministry of International Relations and Commerce to attend a three-week seminar in July at the Université de Montréal . The Québec Delegation in Boston, which oversees relations between the province and the New England states, recommended...
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