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Welcome to the College of Arts & Letters at California State University, Los Angeles, a diverse and vibrant community committed to nurturing students in the arts and humanities, and to providing a distinctive liberal arts education to all Cal State LA students. Our college consists of 9 departments: Art, Communication Studies, English, Liberal Studies, Modern Languages & Literatures, Music, Theatre & Dance, Philosophy, and Television, Film & Media Studies.

Sights and sounds from Wednesday night’s Salsa Party with the Cal State LA Afro-Latin Music Ensemble, directed by Profes...
10/16/2026

Sights and sounds from Wednesday night’s Salsa Party with the Cal State LA Afro-Latin Music Ensemble, directed by Professor Uziel Colón Ramos!

Thank you to everyone who joined us!

The music continues tonight, October 16, with the Wind Ensemble, directed by Dr. Brett Penshorn, at 7:30 p.m.
The performance takes place at the State Playhouse and is free and open to the public.

Visit the link in our bio for the full concert schedule and livestream information.



A montage of clips from the Cal State LA Afro-Latin Music Ensemble’s Salsa Party. Musicians play instruments while vocalists sing onstage, performing lively for the audience.

10/15/2026

Things got a little bananas at Salsa Party!

A look at the dance floor during Tuesday night’s Salsa Party with the Cal State LA Afro-Latin Music Ensemble. We hear Gru is still looking for one of his Minions.

Thank you to everyone who came out and joined the fun!



Video Description: Video footage from Cal State LA’s Salsa Party featuring attendees dancing to live music performed by the Afro-Latin Music Ensemble. The video captures the lively atmosphere on the dance floor, including a person dressed as a Minion dancing alongside other attendees.

Sights and sounds from last night’s Jazz Big Band concert, directed by Dr. Adam Snow!The music continues tonight with Ca...
10/14/2026

Sights and sounds from last night’s Jazz Big Band concert, directed by Dr. Adam Snow!

The music continues tonight with Cal State LA’s Afro-Latin Music Ensemble Salsa Party at 7:30 p.m. in the State Playhouse.

Admission is free, and free salsa lessons will be offered!

Join us in person or watch the livestream! Visit the link in our bio for the livestream and full concert schedule.

# Jazz

Video description: A montage of musicians performing during Cal State LA’s Jazz Big Band concert, including saxophonists, trumpet and trombone players, a guitarist, pianist, drummer, and conductor. The video captures the energy of the ensemble as they perform onstage under concert lighting.

Scenes from the opening reception of We Work Here, the Cal State LA Art Department’s Faculty and Staff Exhibition, held ...
10/14/2026

Scenes from the opening reception of We Work Here, the Cal State LA Art Department’s Faculty and Staff Exhibition, held on October 5.

The exhibition celebrates the creativity and artistic talent of the university’s faculty and staff, showcasing the work of the artists and educators who contribute to Cal State LA’s creative community.

We Work Here is open to the public through October 21 at the Ronald H. Silverman Fine Arts Gallery. Gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m.

To see more photos from the opening reception, visit the gallery at the link in our bio!

Sights and sounds from last week’s Commercial Music concert!The music continues this week as Cal State LA’s Jazz ensembl...
10/13/2026

Sights and sounds from last week’s Commercial Music concert!

The music continues this week as Cal State LA’s Jazz ensembles take the stage. Join us for another evening of live performances featuring our talented student musicians.

Check out the full schedule of upcoming concerts at the link in our bio!

Salsa night is coming to Cal State LA!The Cal State LA Afro-Latin Ensemble is hosting a Salsa Party on Oct. 14 at the Ca...
10/01/2026

Salsa night is coming to Cal State LA!

The Cal State LA Afro-Latin Ensemble is hosting a Salsa Party on Oct. 14 at the Cal State LA State Playhouse, featuring free salsa dance lessons and live music!

We stopped by rehearsal for a preview as the ensemble gets ready for the show.

📅 Oct. 14
🚪 Doors open at 7 p.m.
📍 Cal State LA State Playhouse
🎟️ Free entry

Follow CSULA Afro-Latin Ensemble for more information.

AfroLatinMusic Salsa

Video description: Behind-the-scenes video from a Cal State LA Afro-Latin Music Ensemble rehearsal featuring vocalists and musicians playing saxophones, trumpets, trombones, guitars, drums and percussion.

A big congratulations to Cal State LA Theatre Professor Stephen Rothman, director of the award-winning short film Effort...
09/30/2026

A big congratulations to Cal State LA Theatre Professor Stephen Rothman, director of the award-winning short film Effortless Perfection!

The film won Best Dramatic Short at the Indiewood Film Festival following its Sept. 14 screening at the historic TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.

The award is the latest recognition for Rothman and the film’s cast and crew as it continues its festival run.

Read our recent story about Rothman and the film at the link in our bio!

Take a break from classes and join Arts & Letters for an afternoon of refreshments, giveaways, and a chance to connect w...
09/23/2026

Take a break from classes and join Arts & Letters for an afternoon of refreshments, giveaways, and a chance to connect with fellow students, faculty, and your advising team.

You’ll also have a chance to learn more about A&L clubs and organizations and find new ways to get involved this fall.

Tuesday, Sept. 29
3–5 p.m.
Music Building, Room 129/Courtyard

Stop by and join us!

And with that, the Class of 2025-2026 has come to an end🎓New BTS photos have just dropped. View them at the link in our ...
05/22/2026

And with that, the Class of 2025-2026 has come to an end🎓

New BTS photos have just dropped. View them at the link in our bio. 📸

Video description: A slideshow-style video featuring behind-the-scenes photos from Commencement 2026, including graduates entering the ceremony, smiling for the camera, waving, posing with classmates, and celebrating in decorated caps, gowns, stoles, and leis.

A final look back at a week filled with live music and incredible student talent.Photos from this year’s Department of M...
05/17/2026

A final look back at a week filled with live music and incredible student talent.

Photos from this year’s Department of Music concerts are now available. View the full galleries at the link in our bio.

Thank you again to the students, faculty, staff, families, and community members who helped make the Spring Concert Series so memorable

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