Play, Nature, and Community with Andreas Meier

From Leuk to Saas-Fee: Memories of the Early EGSIn the second episode of our 30th-anniversary series, José Miguel Calderón sits down with Andreas Meier, a faculty member teaching theater, movement, and digital art at the EGS summer session. Andreas shares his unique perspective, having first joined the EGS community as a student in the mid-1990s.Listeners will explore:How new students are introduced to the EGS methodology through playful, foundational approaches.The evolution of the student body, with today’s cohorts arriving highly prepared and eager to discuss the practical applications of expressive arts.Fond memories of the school's very first year in the Mediterranean-flavored environment of Leuk, and the profound shift of moving to the car-free, high-altitude setting of Saas-Fee.The integration of the surrounding Alps into the curriculum, highlighting the importance of nature-based expressive arts and community building.The legendary 2009 spring symposium centered around the theme of Aphrodite, remembered as a powerful celebration of community art.A deeply personal tribute to the late EGS founder, Paolo Knill, celebrating his immense physical vitality, dedication to the school, and his famous bicycle races up the mountain.Join us for a heartfelt journey through the history, the landscape, and the vibrant community spirit that has shaped the European Graduate School.