Chari Glogovac-Smith

Chari Glogovac-Smith is a new Assistant Professor in the Department of Film and Digital Media at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Their interdisciplinary work spans music, digital art, and performance, with a focus on the relationship between sound and moving image. Glogovac-Smith emphasizes joy and humor in teaching, particularly through conversations about emotions, and is committed to creating inclusive spaces in higher education as a first-generation college graduate.

• Current project: Composing a piece for the Seattle Modern Orchestra premiering later this month
• Key influences: Angela Davis, bell hooks, and a passion for connecting with students

Research interests include exploring how suburban Las Vegas’s hidden cultural dynamics contrast with its cinematic stereotypes, and integrating humor as a tool for addressing complex topics in the classroom.

Awards include fellowships and an Emmy Award nomination for musical contributions. Glogovac-Smith’s teaching philosophy centers on mutual learning and fostering accessibility for students from diverse backgrounds.