Wabi sabi: Embracing Imperfection in Art and in the Classroom

About the event

College of Veterinary Medicine Teaching Academy

September 5

PRESENTER: Dr. Jeff Olivarez

DESCRIPTION: Wabi sabi is a traditional Japanese art style that centers on the acceptance of transience and imperfection. It is described as the appreciation of beauty that is “imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete.” The purpose of this session will be to encourage creativity, and emphasize the beauty and importance of imperfection (in both art and the classroom) while creating a work of wabi sabi of your very own!

The WSU College of Veterinary Medicine Teaching Academy is an inclusive community of educators enhancing their teaching, career development and scholarship. The academy fosters innovative curriculum, teaching, and learning.

Our weekly events are open to all college and WSU faculty, staff, graduate, and professional students.

We also offer educational training and academic career preparation opportunities to graduate students, veterinary residents, and new faculty members across the entire college through workshops, seminars, discussions, and summer programs.