This Is Who We Are

This Is Who We Are is a series featuring Columbia School of the Arts’ professors, covering careers, pedagogy, and art-making during a pandemic. 

Started in Fall 2020 by alumna Amanda Breen '21, 2021-2022 interviews are conducted by student Willam Hutton.

“Between coronavirus and politics, so much is frightening about the world right now that it almost feels like escapism to lose myself in the pages of a 100-year-old novel.”

Associate Professor Susan Bernofsky, Writing, Director of Literary Translation (LTAC)
Writing

This Is Who We Are: Deborah Paredez

This Is Who We Are is a series featuring Columbia School of the Arts’ professors, covering careers, pedagogy, and art-making during a pandemic.

'the changeling with Victor LaValle' title card
Writing

This Is Who We Are: Victor LaValle

This Is Who We Are is a series featuring Columbia School of the Arts’ professors, covering careers, pedagogy, and art-making during a pandemic. 

Film

This Is Who We Are: David Klass

This Is Who We Are is a series featuring Columbia School of the Arts’ professors, covering careers, pedagogy, and art-making during a pandemic.

art installation in room with many windows
Visual Arts

This Is Who We Are: Nicola López

This Is Who We Are is a series featuring Columbia School of the Arts’ professors, covering careers, pedagogy, and art-making during a pandemic.

Film

This Is Who We Are: Peter Jay Fernandez

This Is Who We Are is a series featuring Columbia School of the Arts’ professors, covering careers, pedagogy, and art-making during a pandemic.

Writing

This Is Who We Are: Susan Bernofsky

This Is Who We Are is a series featuring Columbia School of the Arts’ professors, covering careers, pedagogy, and art-making during a pandemic.