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September 14, 1994
The Susan B. Anthony Center for Women's Studies at the University of Rochester has appointed two Rockefeller Foundation Humanities Fellows in Feminism and Visual Culture for 1994-95.
Elizabeth Hadley Freydberg, an assistant professor in African-American studies and in the theater department at Northeastern University, plans to write a film script on Bessie Coleman, a 1920s aviator. Her book on Coleman was published this year.
Harryette Mullen, a writer, critic, and assistant professor of English at Cornell University, will explore the role of writing in cultures traditionally regarded as visual.
The Susan B. Anthony Center for Women's Studies addresses issues important for understanding the role of women in society. Nearly 90 faculty associates teach and do research through the Center. Named to honor the 19th-century suffragist, the Center also is active in planning the upcoming national celebration of the 75th anniversary of women's suffrage.
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The University of Rochester (www.rochester.edu) is one of the nation's leading private universities. Located in Rochester, N.Y., the University gives students exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary study and close collaboration with faculty through its unique cluster-based curriculum. Its College of Arts, Sciences, and Engineering is complemented by the Eastman School of Music, Simon School of Business, Warner School of Education, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, and the Memorial Art Gallery.
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