Join us
to celebrate
at Nueva
Sunday,
April 27,
1 pm to 4 pm
An afternoon of presentations, hands-on workshops, and performances, for Nueva students from preK to 12th grade and their families.
Nueva’s
San Mateo Campus
In the Writing & Research Center (WRC) and neighboring classrooms. Plus, food trucks serving snacks and treats on the cafe lawn (free to guests!).
Welcome Message
Head of school Lee Fertig shares our excitement for the Nueva Humanities Fair.
Something for everyone
unique sessions
Topics of interest for preK to adult!
Interactive presentations
Guided discussions
Hands-on workshops
Live music
Food trucks!
special guests
Student-led sessions
community members sharing passions
Ready to plan your afternoon? View the preliminary schedule and session descriptions.
Guest speakers
Whether they’re known for rap battles, performing Chopin, or giving life to a magical raccoon spirits, our special guests will make you want to write, think, create, and connect as we celebrate the essential role the humanities play in our lives.
Frak
Performance and writing workshop with a freestyle rapper
Khalid Birdsong
Cartooning for graphic novels and comic strips
Shawn Taylor
Masculinity Goes Pop! Symbolism, Representation, and Hyperstition
Matt Small
Designing and building custom instruments
Hello!Lucky
Learn about children’s books with the creators of Astrid & Stella
Learning by doing & caring
Discover your new thing or dive deeper into a passion with one of the many hands-on creative workshops and guided discussions around important topics.
What’s the big idea: conceptual art
Learn the keys to respectful discourse
Translation: what gets lost & found?
Learn a new language
in an hour: ASL
Mix it up: blackout poetry & collage
Find
your voice
as a young writer
Turn your life into a story: the college essay
OpEds: Write for impact & engagement
Get hands on with textiles: weaving 101
GeoBee: Test your world knowledge
Chinese brush painting: art & poetry
Critical thinking
as a superpower
This is just a small sampling of the sessions.
Have an hour or two to volunteer?
Like all Nueva community events, we could not do this without parent and student volunteers.