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Notable Residents Risley has been home to several notable residents.
Prior to Residential College Establishment:
[edit]- Margaret Bourke-White: Photographer and documentary photojournalist.
- Elspeth Huxley: Author, journalist, and broadcaster.
- Barbara McClintock: Nobel Laureate and pioneering cytogeneticist.
- Helen Reichert: Television personality.
- Janet Reno: First female United States Attorney General.
After Residential College Establishment
[edit]- Matt Ruff: Author of "Lovecraft Country", adapted into an HBO series.
- Mia Korf: Actress known for her role in the soap opera "One Life to Live".
- Jamie Silverstein: Olympic ice dancer and mental health advocate.
- Christopher Reeve: Actor best known for his portrayal of Superman.
- Andre Balazs: Hotelier and entrepreneur.
- Madalyn Aslan: Astrologer and author.
- Duo Dickinson: Architect and writer.
- Andrew C. Greenberg: Co-creator of the role-playing game "Wizardry".
- David Conte: Composer with a focus on choral and orchestral works.
- Jared Emerson-Johnson: Music composer and sound designer for video games.
- Adam Becker: Astrophysicist and author specializing in quantum physics.
- Yoon Ha Lee: Author of the "Machineries of Empire" series.
- Elizabeth Neuffer: Journalist focusing on human rights.
- Keith Raywood: Production designer, recipient of Emmy Awards.
Risley Residential College hosts Artists-In-Residence (AIRs) who contribute to the cultural and artistic life of the community. The AIRs live in the building and engage with students through various programs. Past AIRs at Risley include:
- Georgia O'Neil: Performance artist.
- Patrick Gray: Visual artist.
- Carolina Osorio-Gill: Mixed media and installation artist.
- Natalie Tyler: Sculptor and environmental artist.
- Abraham Burickson: Interdisciplinary artist.
- Gregory Halpern: Photographer.
- Brandon Bird: Pop artist and illustrator.
In addition to AIRs, Risley has welcomed many distinguished guests for discussions and events:
- Anthony Rapp: Actor and singer, known for his work in musical theater and film.
- Christopher Hogwood: Conductor and musicologist, specializing in early music and historically informed performance.
- John Cleese: Actor, comedian, and writer, best known for his work with Monty Python and in films such as "A Fish Called Wanda."
- Samuel R. Delany: Science fiction author and literary critic.