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compute power than a military-grade supercomputer in 1996 and that the jet in which he flew to Boston collected and aggregated more data than the entire Yahoo database in 2005. “That extraordinary change expresses itself in volatility and value dislocations… [and] leads, ultimately, to a battle for supremacy among the biggest companies in the space,” he said, citing the struggles of the largest tech companies to remain relevant. Lee also explained how bold visionaries are shaping a dramatically different future. He named entrepreneurs Jack Dorsey, who started Twitter and Square; Elon Musk, who is producing the Tesla automobile and privatizing space exploration with SpaceX; and Peter Thiel, who started PayPal and seed-funded Facebook, as among those whose ideas and energy are reshaping the world. Lee also said that Nobles likewise shaped him, and that a Nobles education is critical to informing the journey of current and future students “as they embrace a world that changes by the nanosecond.” Henderson, who introduced Lee, thanked the audience for their love and support of Nobles. “Your philanthropic response to the school has paid enormous dividends over time,” he said. “I am determined to sustain and build upon the work of so many people who care about Nobles.”
Artist-in-Residence In September 2014, in addition to 17 faculty members, the Castle will house artist Janice Jakielski, who will be on campus for eight weeks as part of the Foster Gallery’s new artist-inresidence program. Jakielski, a rising star in the ceramics world, creates interactive sculptures that combine ceramics and textiles related to communication and relationships. The artist-in-residence program, which has a long history at Nobles, is reimagined in this new iteration, bringing artists to join the Nobles community for an extended stay as they prepare for an exhibition in Foster Gallery. Collaborating with members of the community, the artists will establish a platform for experiential learning and outreach. Jakielski, who is coming from a visiting professor position at Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, has experience as an artist-in-residence and is excited about the resources Nobles has to offer. The Houston Chronicle lauded her work: “Janice Jakielski’s work somehow manages to feel both futuristic and Victorian at the same time. Her colorful headdresses on display at the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft are
quite photogenic, embroidered prettily with birds and adorned with paper flowers. [Her work] sets out to explore how a minor change or two from the norm can radically alter our view of the world.” “Having Janice on campus, creating work for her installation, is an exciting expansion for Foster Gallery,” said John Dorsey, director of Foster Gallery. “Being able to witness the production process will give students and adults alike insights into the full artistic experience of producing a show.” Janice Jakielski
For more information about Janice Jakielski, go to www.janicejakielski.com.
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