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reverend
Society & Culture
January 29, 2014 | 08:49 pm

Benedict to Francis: A papal progression

Rev. Thomas M. Rosica will speak about the momentous transition in the papacy one year ago.

topics: events, interfaith chapel, Newman Center, Pope Francis, Thomas Rosica,
Beatles
Society & Culture
January 17, 2014 | 07:05 pm

“It was 50 years ago today…”

The Institute for Popular Music will continue its “In Performance” Series with a concert and lecture series celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Beatles’ first U.S. performance.

topics: anniversary, Institute for Popular Music, John Covach,
human library
Society & Culture
January 17, 2014 | 12:07 am

Check out a human “book”

A Human Library connects community members, or “readers,” with volunteer storytellers, or “books,” they would not otherwise have the chance to meet.

topics: library,
dancer
Campus Life
January 16, 2014 | 04:38 pm

inspireDANCE features NYC choreographer

The InspireDANCE festival has expanded rapidly in just four years, adding a sixth day and attracting nationally acclaimed choreographers and dancers.

topics: announcements, dance, inspireDANCE Festival, Program of Dance and Movement, School of Arts and Sciences,
Open Letter logo
Society & Culture
December 19, 2013 | 08:06 pm

Open Letter Gets Art Works Grant

The literary translation press has been selected to receive an Art Works grant to expand its work in promoting emerging international authors.

topics: grant, literary translation, literature, Open Letter, Three Percent, translation,
A Herzen Reader book cover
Society & Culture
December 11, 2013 | 09:38 pm

Prof Wins Translation Book Award

Kathleen Parthé’s book A Herzen Reader features one hundred essays and editorials by Russian radical thinker Alexander Herzen.

topics: awards, Kathleen Parthé, literature, Russian Studies, Three Percent, translation,
Society & Culture
November 21, 2013 | 10:13 pm

The Politics of AIDS

This Neilly Series lecture focusses on give the politics and ethics associated with HIV and AIDS. It will be accompanied by a slide show of AIDS posters from the University’s collection.

topics: AIDS, Gerald Oppenheimer, HIV, Neilly Series,