When Woodrow Wilson Visiting Fellows visit CIC member campuses, they usually give a public lecture, visit classes, and share meals with small groups of students and faculty members. When the Fellow is an artist—writer, sculptor, actor, or playwright—his or her reach may extend even more deeply into the campus community. Arts Fellows may lead writing workshops, engage students in creating a campus-wide fine arts project, or stage a small theatrical production.

In response to the growing demand for Woodrow Wilson Fellows with experience in the fine and performing arts, CIC recently added several very talented artists to the roster. It isn’t necessary for a college to offer academic programming in the arts for a visit from an artist to be highly successful. These Fellows would be equally comfortable being sponsored by departments of English, political science, religion, or international affairs.

Applications are still being accepted for Woodrow Wilson Visiting Fellows visits to campuses for the spring 2010 semester. For details about participation in the program, including biographical information about the growing list of distinguished individuals who are now serving as Visiting Fellows, visit www.cic.edu/visitingfellows.