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The Nation Reviews Yaffe’s Reckless Child Biography
Yet another review is in on Humanities Professor David Yaffe’s new Joni Mitchell biography, Reckless Child. This time The Nation takes a look at the work, adding to an extensive list of publications that have reviewed the book. “He is…
914Works Presents ‘By-productions’ by GYni through Nov. 9
914Works in the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) is presenting “By-productions,” an exhibition by GYni, through Nov. 9. A closing reception will be held on Thurs., Nov. 9, from 6-9 p.m. 914Works is located at 914 E. Genesee St.,…
Participants Sought for Project Documenting Stories of Breast Cancer Survivors, Others Affected by the Disease
Newhouse School faculty member Tula Goenka is seeking participants for her project “Look Now: Facing Breast Cancer.” The project focuses on breast cancer survivors through a series of clothed and unclothed portraits and an accompanying documentary with the goal of…
VPA’s Ralph Zito Receives Juilliard School’s President’s Medal
Ralph Zito, professor and chair of the Department of Drama in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, received the Juilliard School’s President’s Medal at the 50th anniversary celebration of Julliard’s Drama Division on Oct. 9. Zito, an alumnus of…
VPA Dean Michael Tick Appointed Treasurer of International Council of Fine Arts Deans
Dean Michael S. Tick of the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) was appointed treasurer of the International Council of Fine Arts Deans (ICFAD) at the council’s recent annual conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Tick, who is serving…
Professor Ian Gallacher Receives Legal Writing Award
Director of Legal Communication and Research and Professor in the College of Law Ian Gallacher has been awarded the 2018 Thomas F. Blackwell Memorial Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Legal Writing by the Association of Legal Writing Directors…
Invasive Species Are Destroying New England Forests
Across New England, trees are being decimated and killed on a daily basis. The source of the damage comes from insect pests and other diseases, the newest perpetrators of a continues invasive species cycle. For WNPR Radio, Arts and Sciences…
American Physical Society to Honor Professor Lisa Manning
A professor in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) is receiving a major early-career award from the American Physical Society (APS). Lisa Manning, associate professor of physics, is the 2018 recipient of the APS’ Maria Goeppert Mayer Award. This…
The Verification of Misinformation
Where does misinformation stem from? For the American Scientist, Maxwell Assistant Professor Emily Thorson co-authored a piece in American Scientist answering just this question, relating it to how our brains verify truths, and how falsehoods spread. “Misinformation—both deliberately promoted and…
Xerox Finds Formula for 21st Century Relevance
For decades, Xerox stood as the permanent mainstay across the globe, drawing comparisons to what modern-day Google is. Now, the 111-year old company is doing it’s best to stay relevant in society, and is succeeding in a new and innovative…