CalArts President Steven D. Lavine spoke Oct. 27 to a room full of people about the history of the school, his tenure at CalArts, and the future he sees for the school and himself.

Lavine arrived at CalArts in 1988. He leaves next year after a 29-year presidency.

While the school on the hill may go unnoticed by many, it is one of the premiere institutions for artistic education in the country. Its alumni have influenced art, music, film, and popular culture throughout the world.