News and Events
T-Shirt Contest Winner Announced
Lucy Emerho takes home grand prize
Doel Reed Center alumna and scholarship recipient, Lucy Emerho, took home the $1,000
grand prize for her submission to the Doel Reed Center’s 2025 t-shirt design contest.
A panel of judges reviewed over 25 entries before deciding that Emerho’s design best
captured the spirit of the Doel Reed Center. Emerho, who studied in Taos in 2023,
has recently begun her PhD program at OSU and reflects that “studying in such an inspiring
environment sparked my creativity in ways I never expected.” Look for Lucy’s t-shirts
on campus and read her full interview here.
The Nostalgic Modernism of Joseph Cornell
The Jim & Linda Burke Visting Scholar, Dr. George Cotkin, will speak in Stillwater
on Thursday, March 27th. Cotkin, Professor Emeritus Cal Poly, will discuss Joseph
Cornell's nostalgic modernism. Cornell is best-known for his box-constructions, agog
with odd objects, strange associations, amazing design elements, and mysteries aplenty.
In 1943, Cornell designed the cover for the avant-garde magazine View. The issue was
titled, Americana Fantastica, and that was a fair description of the collage Cornell
created for the cover. With images of a nineteenth-century tightrope walkers, Native
American chiefs, Niagara Falls, a once-famous actress, King Kong atop the Empire State
Building, Cornell combined nostalgia and modernism, demonstrating that the modernist
demand to “make it new” was a somewhat empty echo. Refreshments served at 3:30pm,
lecture begins at 4pm in the Student Union Sequoyah Room. This is event is free and
open to the public, no registration necessary.
Ancient Pueblo Villages of the nothern Rio Grande Valley
May 21 - 25, 2025 in Abiquiu, NM
With Drs. Martha Yates and Carol Moder
Spend three-and-a-half-days exploring the ancient Pueblo Villages of the northern
Rio Grande Valley and Mesas, spotting petroglyphs, uncovering pottery shards, and
exploring cave dwellings. Dr. Martha Yates will guide us through site visits including
Poshi-Owinge, Tsankawi, Tsi-p'in-owinge', and Posi-Owinge. Easy to moderate hikes
will take us through the breathtaking landscape of New Mexico as we learn about the
Ancient Puebloan people. We will also take time to enjoy the food and culture of modern-day
New Mexico, dining at the Abiquiu Inn and relaxing in the Ojo Caliente hot springs.
Yates brings over 25 years of experience to this Doel Reed Center trip. She served
as a district archeologist for the Santa Fe National Forest and Director of the Ghost
Ranch Paleontology/Anthropology Museums. Yates guides tours of archaeological sites
throughout the Southwest for Ghost Ranch, the Sierra Club, as well as colleges and
universities. She has taught at UCLA, UC Santa Barbara, and the University of Vermont.
This archaeological excursion is based in Abiquiu, NM, where lovely but limited accommodations
are available. The Abiquiu Inn will serve as our daily meeting spot, and we recommend reserving accommodations early.
2025 Academic Courses Announced
Every summer, the Doel Reed Center invites OSU students to Taos for an immersive and
engaging academic experience. Set against the backdrop of the Sangre de Cristo mountains,
this study-away opportunity offers hands-on, experiential learning in a small group
setting. A wide range of disciplines and generous scholarship opportunities ensure
that all learners can explore this enriching experience. This year the Doel Reed Center
is excited to welcome students and professors from a variety of disciplines, including:
- Craig Edwards | Department of Agricultural Education
- Instructor: Jeff Vitale | Department of Agricultural Economics
- Aimee Parkison | Department of English
- Ting Wang-Hedges | Department of Art, Graphic Design
- Ryan Robinson | Michael and Anne Greenwood School of Music
Leisure Learning 2025 Announced
Mark your calendars! The Doel Reed Center invites you to Taos, July 21 – 25, 2025,
for an unparalleled learning experience. From fly fishing to history, watercolors
to cooking, this summer’s course lineup offers something for everyone. But don’t take our word for it, veteran leisure learning
attendees Phyllis Hudecki and Jody Simpson offer you three reasons to join us this summer. Registration opens January 15, 2025 and classes fill up quickly
so sign up early, We can't wait to see you in beautiful Northern New Mexico.
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In the media
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The Durango Herald Father and daughter artists and the Doel Reed Center in Taos
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Oklahoma Historical Society OSU history: Doel Reed