GSLIS Edition - Simmons College

A Simmons student wo
rk
s
on
a piece of art.
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. At
Simmons, Chloros was an art history major;
she later received her M.S. in conservation
at the University of Delaware and a
fellowship at the Harvard Art Museum.
“Art is vital to society,” said Chloros.
“People have been making art from early
times, and that artistic expression is an
essential part of life. Art gives us a visual
record of what was important (or not) in
society throughout history. We really need
art to understand how other people interact
and view the world.”
Another alumna, Daniela Blau ’08,
(pictured at right) chose a different artistic
path. Although she did not focus on music
while at Simmons, this nutrition major
from Costa Rica recently won a music
scholarship from the BMI Foundation for
her song “Y Si No Lo Sabes” (“And if You
Don’t Know it”).
“To me, music always has been about
thinking outside of the box and being able
to express myself in a unique way,” says
Blau. “From making up short songs for
kids about how fruits and vegetables are
good for you, to solving complex problems
in an innovative way, the arts have given
me both a personal creative outlet and a
unique approach to my field of study.”
These alumnae, say Dean Raymond,
are the reason why Simmons continues
its commitment to the liberal arts.
“Simmons is dedicated to providing
both career preparation and a liberal arts
education, without sacrificing the quality
of either. Whether they are art and music
majors, or they experience the arts through
the modes of inquiry and our many arts
organizations, all Simmons students know
the value of the arts.”
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Evelyn Kofler
’03GS has a bachelor’s degree in arts administration
from Wells College, worked in the
Trustman Art Gallery at Simmons in the
’90s, and participated in the Colleges of the
Fenway Orchestra and Simmons Concert
Choir. She currently sings with the Charleston
Renaissance Ensemble in Charleston, S.C.
photo by christian liu
Daniela Blau ’08, a nutrition alumna
from Costa Rica, recently won a peer
music Latin scholarship from the BMI
Foundation for her song “Y Si No Lo
Sabes.” “Music has allowed me to utilize
my creativity,” she said.
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