Every year the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, (which contains the oldest school of Pharmacology in the U.S. established in 1821), holds a week long, “Misher Festival of Fine Art.” This year I am the Visiting Misher Professor. I am excited to participate in the spectrum of disciplines which this school offers. This year’s Misher Festival is themed:

The Architecture of Creativity

What can physical structures, from sculpture to skyscrapers, teach us about the creative process? And, conversely, how do the creative arts—whether jazz compositions or short stories—reflect intensive knowledge of form and function?

The Misher Festival of Fine Arts & Humanities celebrates former University President Allen Misher’s vision of an undergraduate education that embraces history, music, and literature alongside biology, chemistry, and more. Join us as this year’s Misher Festival explores The Architecture of Creativity—all events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.