Past Residencies
DANA GIOIA: FEBRUARY 13 - 15, 2012
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Internationally acclaimed, award-winning poet and Former Chairman of the National Endowement for the Arts.The Northeastern University Humanities Center’s Artists and Practitioners in Residence Program will bring Dana Gioia to campus on February 13th – 15th for a diverse, interdisciplinary assortment of events. |
Former Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts (2005-2009), Dana Gioia is an internationally acclaimed and award-winning poet. In 2011, he was appointed the Judge Widney Professor of Poetry and Public Culture at the University of Southern California.
A native Californian of Italian and Mexican descent, Gioia (pronounced JOY-uh) received a B.A. and a M.B.A. from Stanford University and an M.A. in Comparative Literature from Harvard University.
Gioia has published three full-length collections of poetry, as well as eight chapbooks. His poetry collection, Interrogations at Noon, won the 2002 American Book Award. An influential critic as well, Gioia's 1991 volume Can Poetry Matter?, which was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle award, is credited with helping to revive the role of poetry in American public culture.
Gioia's many literary anthologies include Twentieth-Century American Poetry, 100 Great Poets of the English Language, The Longman Anthology of Short Fiction, and Literature: An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Writing. His poems, translations, essays, and reviews have appeared in many magazines including The New Yorker, The Atlantic, The Washington Post Book World, The New York Times Book Review, Slate, and The Hudson Review. Gioia has written two opera libretti and is an active translator of poetry from Latin, Italian, and German.
As Chairman of the NEA, Gioia succeeded in garnering enthusiastic bi-partisan support in the United States Congress for the mission of the Arts Endowment, as well as in strengthening the national consensus in favor of public funding for the arts and arts education. (Business Week Magazine referred to him as "The Man Who Saved the NEA.")
Gioia's creation of a series of NEA National Initiatives combined with a wider distribution of direct grants to reach previously underserved communities making the agency truly national in scope. Through programs such as Shakespeare in American Communities, Operation Homecoming: Writing the Wartime Experience, NEA Jazz Masters, American Masterpieces, and Poetry Out Loud, the Arts Endowment has successfully reached millions of Americans in all corners of the country.
The NEA's two critical studies: Reading at Risk and To Read or Not To Read: A Question of National Consequence have brought enormous public attention to the importance of reading and arts participation. In addition, the NEA has assumed a major role in shaping the national discussion on issues of arts and arts education.
The Big Read has become the largest literary program in the history of the federal government. By the end of 2008, 400 communities will have held month-long celebrations of great literature. Because of these successes as well as the continued artistic excellence of the NEA's core grant programs, the Arts Endowment, under Chairman Gioia, has reestablished itself as a preeminent federal agency and a leader in the arts and arts education.
Gioia has been the recipient of ten honorary degrees. He and his wife, Mary, have two sons.
Events Free and Open to the Public:
“The Catholic Writer Today”: Dean’s Faculty Works-in-Progress Colloquium Series
Monday, February 13th from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. in 162 Meserve
This is part of an ongoing lecture series designed to provide a forum for inspirational discussions with Northeastern’s leading scholars. Lunch will be served.
“Does Poetry Still Matter?: A Reflective Look at Poetry and American Culture”
Monday, February 13th from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Raytheon Amphitheater
This event will feature Dana Gioia in conversation with Sven Birkerts, writer and editor of AGNI. The conversation will be moderated by Georges Van Den Abbeele, Dean of Northeastern’s College of Social Sciences and Humanities. A question and answer period will follow the “conversation.” The discussion will be followed by a reception and book signing by both Gioia and Birkerts.
“Master Class: The Craft of Poetry”
Tuesday, February 14th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Humanities Center, 202 Columbus Place
Intended for writers at all levels, Gioia will discuss the craft of poetry and his life as a poet. Lunch will be served. This event is hosted by Dr. Beryl Schlossman of the NU English Department.
“NU Libraries ‘Meet the Author’: Disappearing Ink”
Wednesday February 15th from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in 90 Snell Library
This event is part of the NU Libraries ongoing “Meet the Author” series, and will feature Dana Gioia speaking on the feature essay from his book of essays Disappearing Ink: Poetry at the End of Print Culture. A question and answer period will follow his talk. Pizza and refreshments will be served. This event is hosted by Northeastern University Libraries.
“An Evening of Poetry with Dana Gioia”: Dean’s Encountering the Humanities Lecture Series
Wednesday, February 15th from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in 305 Shillman Hall
Dana Gioia will publicly read from his upcoming publication Pity the Beautiful to be released in April 2012 by Graywolf. This event is part of an ongoing lecture series created by Georges Van Den Abbeele, Dean of the College of Social Sciences and Humanities, that will feature nationally praised writers, artists, and thinkers. A question and answer period will take place after his reading, which will be followed by a reception and book signing.
BARBARA GOTTSCHALK: OCTOBER 24 – 28, 2011
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Internationally renowned Peace Activist,
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Barbara “Bobbie” Gottschalk is the co-founder of Seeds of Peace, an organization founded in 1993 that is dedicated to providing young people from conflict regions with the skills to become future leaders, with goals of advancing reconciliation and coexistence. She was the Executive Vice President for 14 years and now serves on the executive committee of the Board of Directors.
In 1979, she brought together many community leaders in the Washington DC area to create the Jewish Foundation for Group Homes, an organization that provides housing assistance, support, and services for adults with disabilities. The foundation was one of the very first Jewish residential programs of its kind, and it has become a model worldwide for organizations with similar missions. She also created the first mental health clinic for people who are deaf, employing deaf social workers and a psychiatrist who had mastered sign language.
In 1993, Ms. Gottschalk met John Wallach, a longtime journalist for Hearst Newspapers, who asked her to help him create Seeds of Peace. The idea of bringing together children from regions of conflict appealed to her, and they immediately set to work building the program, where she was the only staff member for two years. Seeds of Peace began as a camp program with 46 Israeli, Palestinian, and Egyptian teenagers. It has since expanded, with its headquarters in New York City and offices in Amman, Cairo, Gaza, Kabul, Lahore, Mumbai, Ramallah, Tel Aviv, and Washington, DC. Seeds of Peace now has 4,300 young leaders working for peace in international affairs, politics, business, medicine, nonprofit organizations, and media.
Her work and achievements have been recognized with numerous honors, including the United Jewish Appeal Federation (UJAF) Campaigner of the year award in 1993, the Peacemaker Award and the Outstanding Alumni Award from Earlham College, the Lehrman-Pikser Professional Award for Jewish Social Service, and a Medal of Honor, presented by King Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, in 1997. Ms. Gottschalk also received an Honorary Doctorate of Human Letters in 2005 from Franklin Pierce University. Gottschalk earned her master of social work degree from the University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration.
To view a BBC World News America video on Gottschalk and Seeds of Peace, please click here. To view a trailer for the documentary film on her camp entitled "Seeds", please click here.
Highlighted Events:
Identity Development Through Play Panel Discussion
Tuesday, October 25th 5:30PM - 7:00PM in 335 Shillman Hall
The panel will examine how local and international programs seek to promote positive identity and encourage social exchanges between cultures and communities. Panelists will share their research and practice experiences on the role of play with Israeli and Palestinian adolescents, Chinese youth with physical disabilities, low-income minority youth in Boston, and children with significant mental health diagnoses. Panelists will discuss how play is used within diverse settings and populations, to promote peace and understanding beyond the play ground. This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. It is co-sponsored by the Humanities Center’s Artists and Practitioners in Residence Program and the Human Services Program. The Panel is hosted by Dr. Emily Mann, Associate Academic Specialist.
Interdisciplinary Graduate Student Forum featuring guest Barbara Gottschalk
Wednesday, October 26th 2:00PM - 4:30PM in the Humanities Center, 202 Columbus Place
Graduate Students from interdisciplinary backgrounds across the university working with concepts of violence, conflict, resolution and peace studies will share their work with their peers, the community, and with guest Barbara Gottschalk. Conversation will follow the presentations. Pizza and beverages will be served. This event is hosted by the Humanities Center.
Skill Building for Facilitating Dialogue and Conflict Resolution Panel Discussion
Wednesday, October 26th 5:30PM - 7:30PM in 305 Shillman Hall
The panel will address the importance of developing cognitive, communicational and relational skills needed for living and working in a multicultural environment. Special attention will be paid to the role of education programs in developing cooperation and understanding among students from different ethnic and religious backgrounds. Other than Gottschalk, panelists include Janet Penn of Youth Lead, Ronnie Miller, Deputy Director of the Irish International Immigrant Center and former Director of Corrymeela (the reconciliation and peace-building center in Northern Ireland) and Justin Bergeron, Executive Director of Peace through Play. This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. It is co-sponsored by the Humanities Center’s Artists and Practitioners in Residence Program (APRP), the Brudnick Center for the Study of Violence and Conflict and the Department of Sociology and Anthropology. The Panel will be moderated by Dr. Gordana Rabrenovic, the Director of the Brudnick Center.
Grant Writing Workshop
Thursday, October 27th 3:00PM - 4:30PM in the Humanities Center, 202 Columbus Place
This workshop will focus on grant writing for those interest in funding for non-profits and funding in relation to activism. Gottschalk will also provide advice on how to start a successful organization as well as provide details on the tactics and strategies she has used to secure funding throughout the years. This workshop is open to NU community members. Refreshments will be served. This event is hosted by Associate Dean of Research John McDevitt.
Issues of Immigration in Today's America Panel Discussion
Thursday, October 27th 6:00PM - 7:30PM in the Snell Library Lobby
This is a panel discussion that examines immigrant communities and the history and evolution of immigration policies. The panel will be moderated by Lori Lefkovitz, Ruderman Professor of Jewish Studies at Northeastern University and will feature local experts on immigration and identity including: Kitty Dukakis, social activist, author and wife of former Governor or Massachussets; Rachel Rosenbloom, Assistant Professor at Northeastern University School of Law; Silvia Dominguez, Assistant Professor of Sociology at Northeastern University; and Barbara Gottschalk, Executive Vice President of Seeds of Peace. This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided in the alumni reading room after the discussion from 7:30PM – 8:00PM.
The residency will also kick off with a screening of the film “Seeds”, a documentary on Gottschalk’s Seeds of Peace Camp, on the evening of Sunday October 23rd in afterHOURS. Details will be announced soon. Gottschalk will not be in attendance. The screening is sponsored by the Humanities Center’s Artists and Practitioners in Residence Program and the NU United Nations Association.
Deborah Davidson: March 15-17 2011
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Artist, Curator, and EducatorThe Northeastern University Humanities Center's Artists and Practitioners in Residence Program will bring Deborah Davidson to campus on March 15-17 for a diverse, interdisciplinary assortment of events for the entire Northeastern community. |
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NU News Features APRP Resident Deborah Davidson
Artist, curator, and educator Deborah Davidson worked with students in a bookmaking workshop as the Humanities Center's fourth Artist and Practitioner in Residence. To see the NU News coverage, click here.» |
Deborah received her M.F.A. from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts/Tufts University and her B.A. from Binghamton University. She is currently part of the core faculty in the MFA program at the Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University and also teaches Visual Books there.
Davidson was the curator of exhibits and programs for the New Center for Arts and Culture, Boston for six years. Currently she is involved in independent curatorial projects. She exhibits widely, most recently at the Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids, MI. Other exhibitions include the Tufts University Art Gallery, Art Complex, Montserrat College of Art and at G.A.S.P.
A featured artist in Agni 61, the BU literary magazine, Davidson has work in many private and public collections, including Yale University, Wellesley College, Boston Public Library, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and the Houghton Library, Harvard University. Her curatorial projects include a 2006 exhibit at the Art Institute of Boston entitled Exploding/Exploiting The Book. She recently had solo exhibitions at the Danforth Museum of Art in 2009 and the Kingston Gallery in 2010.
Davidson is also a recent recipient of an Artist's Trust Grant and a residency at the Virginia Center for Creative Arts.
Highlighted Events:
Hands-on Bookmaking Workshop
Tuesday, March 15th 10:00AM - 12:00PM in the Lobby of Snell Library
This drop-in workshop led by Deborah Davidson will introduce students to a simple book that is filled with endless possibilities. After the form is made, participants can collage, draw, write, sew, cut out shapes, add objects - there are no limits. All bookmaking supplies will be provided, and no experience is necessary, all are welcome! The event is hosted by Janet Randall of the Linguistics Program and co-sponsored by NU Libraries.
What is Contained: the Book as Subject and Object - Art Exhibition and Reception
Tuesday, March 15th 5:30PM - 7:30PM (Gallery talk at 6:15PM) in Gallery 360
Six artists explore the book as a still-essential part of what we value as a society. Their work contributes to the ongoing conversation and concern about the fate of the book and of reading. Gallery talk by Sven Birkits of "Agni" magazine. Refreshments will be served. The exhibition runs from March 6th- April 12th and is co-sponsored by Gallery 360.
"Meet the Artist Talk"
Wednesday, March 16th 12:00PM - 1:30PM in 90 Snell Library
Davidson will talk about her interest in making and thinking about books. Her focus will be on her book, Voices. This work was part of long term project in which Davidson used the book form to investigate her family history and its intersection with larger historical and cultural issues. She will discuss and show the archive for the project, how these ideas were developed and the importance of the marriage of form and content. Pizza will be served. The talk is co-sponsored by NU Libraries.
"Career Workshop"
Thursday, March 17th 2:50PM - 4:30PM in the Humanities Center
Join artist Deborah Davidson for a conversation and question and answer session about the rewards and challenges of pursuing a career in the arts. This event is hosted by Professor Laura Green of the English Department.
"Beyond the Pages: the Future of the Book" - Panel Discussion
Thursday, March 17th 5:00PM - 7:00PM in 309 Kariotis Hall
This event explores the interplay between digital media and traditional media, interactive fiction, and augmented reality. In addition to Davidson, panelists include: Timothy Bickmore - Event Host, NU Assistant Professor in the College of Computer and Information Science, Amaranth Borsuk - Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow in the Humanities, MIT and Erika Boeckeler - NU Assistant Professor in English. Boeckeler will talk about the shift from manuscript to print and how the invention of letterpress stimulated intense experimentation with the alphabet. Borsuk will present her recent augmented reality poetry project entitled Between Page and Screen. Bickmore will discuss his interest in the human/computer interaction (HCI), an interdisciplinary field that integrates theories and methodologies from computer science, cognitive psychology, design, and many other areas. Refreshments will be served. This event is co-sponsored by the College of Computer and Information Science.
Stephen Lang: March 7-9, 2011
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Award-winning actor in film (James Cameron's Avatar) and theater and critically acclaimed playwrightThe Northeastern University Humanities Center's Artists and Practitioners in Residence Program brought Stephen Lang to campus on March 7-9 for a diverse, interdisciplinary assortment of events for the entire Northeastern community. (Photo taken by Jeff Vespa.) |
Thanks to University videographer Joe Case for making this short film about Lang's residency.
Fox25 News Interviews Lang at the Center
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Known for his indelible portraits of characters both historical and imagined Stephen Lang has spent years building a distinguished career on the stage, TV and in film. In 2009 Lang starred as Colonel Miles Quaritch in one of the highest grossing films of all time, James Cameron's epic AVATAR. For his performance in AVATAR, Lang won a Saturn Award and was nominated for a MTV Movie Award and a Teen Choice Award. He also received glowing reviews for his performance in Michael Mann's PUBLIC ENEMIES and played the key role of General Hopgood opposite George Clooney in THE MEN WHO STARE AT GOATS.
He recently finished production on director Marcus Nispel's CONAN THE BARBARIAN scheduled to be released by Lionsgate later this year. Lang also recently completed production on the pilot for FOX's highly anticipated adventure drama series TERRA NOVA premiering in Fall 2011. Lang can also be seen in John Gray's independent drama WHITE IRISH DRINKERS, and in director Larry Brand's independent drama CHRISTINA, for which he won Best Actor at the Buffalo-Niagara Film Festival and Outstanding Achievement in Acting at the VisionFest X Festival.
Lang's other film roles include his performance as General "Stonewall" Jackson in GODS AND GENERALS, for which he received The Grace Prize, as well as LAST EXIT TO BROOKLYN, TOMBSTONE, GETTYSBURG, THE HARD WAY, MANHUNTER, BAND OF THE HAND, TRIXIE, FIRE DOWN BELOW, and many others. On television Lang gave a popularly and critically acclaimed performance as Babe Ruth in NBC's BABE RUTH.
Lang's theatre credits are extensive on and off Broadway, as well as nationally and internationally. Premieres include Aaron Sorkin's A FEW GOOD MEN, John Patrick Shanley's DEFIANCE, Steve Tesich's THE SPEED OF DARKNESS, and Arthur Miller's FINISHING THE PICTURE. He has performed leading roles in classics by Moliere, Williams, O'Casey, Beckett, Shaw, Shepard, Sophocles and Shakespeare at some of the nation's finest theatres including, The Goodman, The Guthrie, The New York Shakespeare Festival, Circle in the Square, The Kennedy Center, BAM, and a host of others.
Lang has performed his solo play, BEYOND GLORY, all over the world as well as a critically acclaimed 101 performances at The Roundabout Theatre. He received the Chairman's Medal for Distinguished Service from the NEA for bringing BEYOND GLORY to American troops stationed across the globe. In 2010 Lang received the prestigious Bob Hope Award from The Congressional Medal of Honor Society for his portrayals of American fighting men. Other nominations and awards include The Tony, Helen Hayes, Joseph Jefferson, Lucille Lortel, Outer Critics Circle, and Drama Desk Awards.
Lang holds Honorary Doctorates in Theatre and Film and Humane Letters from Jacksonville University and from his Alma Mater, Swarthmore College.
He is in his third decade of marriage. He and wife Kristina have four grown children.
Highlighted Events:
A Conversation with Actor Stephen Lang
Monday March 7, 10:30-11:30AM (breakfast at 10AM), 450 Dodge Hall
An informal discussion about his life, career, and inspirations.
Join Stephen Lang for an informal but in-depth discussion about his life, career, inspirations, and opinions on acting. Mr. Lang has spent years building a distinguished career on the stage, TV, and in film. In 2009 he starred as Colonel Miles Quaritch in James Cameron's epic Avatar. The event is free and open to the public. This event will be hosted by Terrence Masson, Director of Creative Industries at Northeastern University and veteran of twenty major feature films and countless broadcast and video game productions. Refreshments will be served.
Screening of Avatar and Q & A
Monday March 7, 6-9:30PM, 20 West Village F
Watch the highest grossing film of all time, James Cameron's Avatar, then participate in an open discussion with Stephen Lang regarding his role in the film. The event is free and open to the public. This event will be hosted by Matthew MacDonald of the Music Department. Refreshments will be served.
"The Architecture of Acting: building Beyond Glory": a talk and live performance by Stephen Lang
Tuesday March 8, 6-7:30PM, 90 Snell Library
Stephen Lang will give a talk examining the process of creating Beyond Glory, his solo play about the Medal of Honor. He will explore why he wrote it, the work process in building the performance and the production, as well as the evolution of the play during the course of 400 performances. He will follow the talk by performing some excerpts of his play live. The event will be hosted by Dave Grotell of Cinema Studies and is co-sponsored by NU Libraries.
"Acting in a Virtual World": a panel discussion
Wednesday March 9, 6-8PM, 320 Shillman
No location? No co-stars? No problem! Today's screenwriters, producers and directors have truly limitless choices when it comes to envisioning new worlds and creative characters; but what do actors need to know in order to capture that "Oscar worthy moment" in a bright green room talking to a tennis ball on a stick? Our panelists and moderator will offer informed and in-depth opinion from all sides of this exciting evolution in filmmaking. Refreshments will be served. Moderated by Terrence Masson, Director of Creative Industries. In addition to Mr. Lang, panelists include Dave Waller of Brickyard VFX/Boston, and Dana Boadway Masson, character animation instructor and independent animation director.
Callie Crossley: October 18-22, 2010
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Award-winning weekly panelist on WGBH-TV's Beat the Press and host of daily radio program The Callie Crossley ShowNUTV Covers Crossley's Residency To watch the segment, click here. » The Northeastern University Humanities Center’s Artists and Practitioners in Residence Program brought Callie Crossley to campus on October 18th - 22nd for a diverse, interdisciplinary assortment of events for the entire Northeastern community. |
Callie Crossley is a media commentator and public speaker. She frequently appears on National Public Radio, CNN, and C-SPAN. She appears weekly on WGBH-TV's Beat the Press, a media criticism program which examines local and national media coverage, and regularly on Fox25 TV's Morning News Show.
Ms. Crossley was a producer for Eyes On the Prize: America's Civil Rights Years 1954 - 1965, the critically acclaimed documentary series, which earned her an Oscar nomination and major film and journalism awards, including the Gold Baton of the DuPont-Columbia Award, considered the Pulitzer Prize of broadcast journalism. Crossley produced the film while working for Blackside, Inc., a Boston based independent film production company for which she also served as Senior Series Producer on the 2003 PBS documentary series This Far By Faith: African-American Spiritual Journeys. As a network television producer, Crossley also earned top awards for her health/medical stories produced for ABC News's 20/20.
She is also the recipient of a national Emmy, a Peabody, a Christopher and an Edward R. Murrow award.
Crossley launched her one-hour daily talk radio program this January, The Callie Crossley Show, on Boston's WGBH-FM, 89.7. "Intelligent talk" is the hallmark of the one-hour daily show which covers current events, local happenings, arts and culture, and water cooler buzz. Crossley is also a wine enthusiast. She discusses wine on NPR, authors the wine blog The Crushed Grape Report, and is a member of the Boston Wine Writers.
Crossley balances her commentary and speaking schedule with her work as Program Manager for the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard, designing and directing the foundation's seminar series, as well as a Woodrow Wilson Visiting Fellow. Through her company, CrossChannels, she consults to both journalism projects and documentary filmmakers and leads media coaching workshops. She sits on several Boston-based boards including the Boston Museum, the Ford Hall Forum, Cambridge Reads, and the Boston Book Festival. Ms. Crossley has been both a Nieman Fellow and an Institute of Politics Fellow at Harvard University. She is a graduate of Wellesley College, and holds two honorary degrees from Pine Manor College and Cambridge College.
Highlighted Events:
NU and Boston Community Partners Panel Discussion on Violence Prevention
Tuesday, October 19 at 2:50PM-4:50PM, 335 Shillman Hall
NU Faculty, staff, students, and local community advocates examined the impact of violence in the Boston community and beyond. Journalist and APRP Resident Callie Crossley helped the group examine this issue, exploring how fact and fiction about violence influence our perceptions of the safety and security of daily life. Refreshments were served. The event is free and open to the public. It was co-sponsored by the Humanities Center's Artists and Practitioners in Residence Program (APRP), Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies, and the Human Services Program. The panel was hosted by Dr. Emily Mann, Associate Academic Specialist.
Career Advice Session with WGBH-TV's Callie Crossley
Tuesday, October 19 at 6:00PM-7:30PM, 108 West Village H
The Humanities Center's Artists and Practitioners in Residence Program hosted media commentator, radio host, and film/television producer Callie Crossley in a student-run open discussion about career development in politics, history, journalism, television, radio, and film. Free DVDs of Crossley's documentary series, Eyes on the Prize: America's Civil Rights Years 1954-1965, were raffled at the event. Refreshments, including pizza, were served. This event was free and open to the entire Northeastern community; students (both graduate and undergraduate) were especially encouraged to attend. The event was hosted by Department of English graduate student Jen Sopchockchai.
Urban Health Policy, Race, Gender Disparities and the Law: A Panel Discussion
Thursday, October 21st at 5:00PM-7:00PM, 450 Dodge Hall A-C
This panel explored some of the current situations facing people of color and women locally, nationally and globally, relative to urban health policy, race/gender disparities and the law. Beyond conversation, leading thinkers on these issues offered insightful commentary, innovative research and the fruits of their own studies on a number of topics from HIV/AIDS in the (urban) African Diaspora to new research on links between pollution and asthma. Refreshments were served. This event was free and open to the public. It was co-sponsored by the Humanities Center's Artists and Practitioners in Residence Program and African American Studies. The event was hosted by Dr. Emmett Price, Chair of African American Studies.
Dr. Lisa Sanders: April 20-21, 2010
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Author of the "Diagnosis" column for the New York Times and technical advisor for the television show HouseNortheastern University Humanities Center’s Artists and Practitioners in Residence Program brought Dr. Sanders to campus on April 20th – 21st for a diverse, interdisciplinary assortment of events throughout the entire Northeastern community. |
Dr. Sanders was trained at Yale University School of Medicine where she currently is an Assistant Clinical Professor; she is also a clinician educator in Yale's Primary Care Internal Medicine Residency program. Dr. Sanders was recently named one of America`s Top 21 Women`s Doctors by LifeScript.com, the #1 website for women`s health. Before entering medical school, Sanders was an Emmy Award–winning producer at CBS News, where she covered medicine and health. She also worked as a producer at ABC and NBC News.
In this high-tech world of modern medicine, Dr. Sanders’s illuminating book, Every Patient Tells a Story: Medical Mysteries and the Art of Diagnosis (Broadway Books, 2009) shows us that knowledge, while essential, is not sufficient to unravel the complexities of illness. She presents an unflinching look inside the detective story that marks nearly every illness--the diagnosis--revealing the combination of uncertainty and intrigue that doctors face when confronting patients who are sick or dying. Through dramatic stories of patients with baffling symptoms, Sanders portrays the absolute necessity and surprising difficulties of getting the patient's story, the challenges of the physical exam, the pitfalls of doctor-to-doctor communication, the vagaries of tests, and the near calamity of diagnostic errors. In Every Patient Tells a Story, Dr. Sanders chronicles the real-life drama of doctors solving these difficult medical mysteries that not only illustrate the art and science of diagnosis, but often save the patients' lives.
Dr. Sanders lives in New Haven, Connecticut.
Highlighted Events:
Meet the Author: Dr. Lisa Sanders, Every Patient Tells a Story
Wednesday, April 21, 12-1:30PM, 90 Snell Library
A public lecture and book signing by Dr. Lisa Sanders, focusing on Every Patient Tells a Story.
Watch the video for this event. »Dr. Sanders’s illuminating book, Every Patient Tells a Story: Medical Mysteries and the Art of Diagnosis (Broadway Books, 2009) puts readers on the front lines of medicine, offering an unflinching look at the combination of uncertainty and intrigue that doctors experience when confronting patients who are sick or dying. Through a series of fascinating real-life medical cases, she sheds new light on the intricate series of interactions between doctor and patient that constitute the diagnostic process, revealing how a small misstep by either one can lead to an incorrect or incomplete diagnosis. (Broadway Books.)
Sponsored by Northeastern University Libraries, the Northeastern University Humanities Center, the Artists and Practitioners in Residence Program, and the Northeastern University Bookstore.
The Arts of Being: How We Tell Life Stories Now
Wednesday, April 21, 5-7PM, Amilcar Cabral Memorial Student Center at the John D. O'Bryant African American Institute, 40 Leon St., West Village F
A public event featuring biographer Blanche Wiesen Cook, sculptor Ellen Driscoll, cultural and film critic Leo Braudy, New York Times columnist Dr. Lisa Sanders, and Northeastern's own Dr. Kimberly Juanita Brown.
For more information about the panelists, click here.»An Informal Discussion on Career Development with Dr. Lisa Sanders
Wednesday, April 21, 6-7:30PM, 201 Mugar Life Sciences Building
Co-sponsored by The Northeastern University Humanities Center's Artist and Practitioners in Residence Program and the Bouve College of Health Sciences.
Dr. Shan Mohammed hosted Dr. Lisa Sanders, the brains behind the TV show House, in an open discussion about career development: health care, medicine, journalism, television and education. Students discussed how it may be possible to do more than one thing in a demanding career and thinking about creative career building “outside the box”. Free House DVDs, including the full series, were raffled at the event.