To experience and appreciate the creative process in ourselves, in our cultures, and in cultures of those vastly different from ourselves:  this is the mission of Porter College.

Our theme, "Arts in a Multicultural Society," points to our emphasis on both scholarly and creative endeavors. Through our academic courses and the numerous co-curricular events sponsored by Porter, students experience diverse exhibitions and performances and learn about the cultures in which they are created, performed, interpreted.  In Porter's art galleries and informal performance venues, Porter students may actively develop their own roles as musicians, composers, actors, playwrights, dancers, painters, film makers, media artists...

Historically, about half of all Porter students graduate with a major in one of the arts.  The other half consists of students representing all of the sciences, humanities, and engineering who have also found compelling co-curricular reasons for choosing Porter College.  This diversity of academic interest provides the basis for wide-ranging collaboration and debate and for the exceptional appreciation of individual differences that is a hallmark of Porter. Regardless of their intended major, all students who share an interest in the arts and in the diverse cultures from which they emerge are encouraged to join the Porter College community.

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