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The Cooper Union Prepares for Construction of New Academic Building

College readies for demolition of Hewitt Building at 41 Cooper Square

NEW YORK   October 24, 2006   The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art has begun preparations to demolish the Hewitt Building, located at 41 Cooper Square (Third Avenue between 6th and 7th Streets). The building will be deconstructed in phases with interior work beginning in mid-November, followed by exterior walls and building demolition in January 2007. F. J. Sciame Construction Co., Inc. is currently fencing off the site in preparation for the work. Upon complete demolition of the site, the college will construct a new state-of-the-art facility, New York City's first "green" academic laboratory building. Ground breaking is anticipated in Spring 2007.

Designed by 2005 Pritzker Prize winner Thom Mayne of Morphosis, the new nine-story academic building will be an environmentally sensitive and technologically sophisticated facility. It will house Cooper Union's Albert Nerken School of Engineering—ranked among the top three undergraduate engineering schools in the nation—as well as provide institutional space for the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, the School of Art and the Irwin S. Chanin School of Architecture.

The Cooper Union's project team for the new academic building is composed of Morphosis Architects and associate architect Gruzen Samton LLP; Construction Manager F.J. Sciame Construction Co., Inc.; and Horne Rose, Cooper Union's Owner's Representative.

For additional information about the 41 Cooper Square demolition and construction schedule, a web page with information is now on Cooper Union's website at www.cooper.edu/community.

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is one of the nation's top ranked private colleges, offering degree programs in Art, Architecture, and Engineering. Founded by industrialist and philanthropist Peter Cooper, the College has provided a full-tuition scholarship, now valued at $30,000 per year, to every accepted student since 1859.

The Cooper Union Appoints Renowned Scholar and Author William Germano to Head the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

NEW YORK—June 26, 2006—Dr. George Campbell Jr., President of The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, announced that Dr. William Germano, a leader in developing academic programs and scholarly publications, has been chosen as Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at The Cooper Union, effective August 1, 2006. His selection comes after a search launched in the Fall of 2005. Professors David Weir and Peter Buckley led the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences during the search for a permanent dean.

Dr. Germano previously served as vice president and publishing director at Routledge, a member of Taylor and Francis Group, a British firm that publishes in the social sciences and humanities subject areas. Dr. Germano developed and led North American scholarly programs for nineteen years with managerial, editorial and financial responsibilities. He broadened the strengths of the UK division and built it into an active site for scholarly work originating in North America. During his tenure, Dr. Germano oversaw all aspects of editorial development and commissioned titles in cultural studies including literature, film studies, theater, history of science, art history and performance studies.

"William Germano has vast experience in the academic arena, and we are pleased to welcome him as the new Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at The Cooper Union," said Campbell. "Dr. Germano’s proven dedication and leadership skills as a publisher, scholar, teacher and lecturer are essential for the future of Cooper Union’s liberal arts program. His commitment to fostering a rigorous, humanistic learning environment will provide our talented students with the ethical and social framework crucial to professional excellence.”

Prior to Routledge, Dr. Germano was editor-in-chief of the Columbia University Press where he built lists in literature, Asian humanities, theory, and film. He also managed a wide range of editorial productions: the Columbia History of American Literature, the Gender and Culture series, the Wellek Library Lectures series. Dr. Germano has worked with numerous distinguished authors, including Cornel West, Donna Haraway, Paul Willis, Judith Butler, Michael Taussig and Jacques Derrida, among many others.

"The heart of scholarly publishing and communication, as well as the heart of the academic life, is making the vital connection between ideas and lives," Dr. Germano said. "I am tremendously excited by the opportunity to join a team of talented administrators, scholars and students—the whole Cooper Union community—in helping to shape the next phase of a remarkable institution."

Dr. Germano has published two books that focus on the lifelong role of the teacher as communicator: From Dissertation to Book and Getting It Published: A Guide for Scholars and Anyone Else Serious About Serious Books. In addition, he has published many essays and articles in journals such as PMLA, Publishing Research Quarterly and the Chronicle of Higher Education. He has been invited to lecture over the past decade across North America and Europe on his publishings.

Dr. Germano earned his B.A. in English at Columbia University and a Ph.D. in English at Indiana University.

FORMER PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON TO DELIVER KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT THE 147th COMMENCEMENT OF THE COOPER UNION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE AND ART

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ANNA DEAVERE SMITH IS COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER

WHAT: Former President Bill Clinton will deliver the keynote address at The Cooper Union's 147th Commencement. Playwright, actor and professor, Anna Deavere Smith is the Commencement Speaker.

WHO: Returning to Cooper Union's Great Hall where he last spoke in 1993, Former President Bill Clinton was elected President of the United States and was the first Democratic President to be awarded a second term in six decades. After leaving the White House, President Clinton established the William J. Clinton Foundation to strengthen the capacity of people in the United States and around the world to meet the challenges of global interdependence. In September 2005, President Clinton hosted the first Clinton Global Initiative which brought together 35 current and 10 former heads of state along with hundreds of other leaders from governments, the business community, and NGOs who contributed to innovative solutions to alleviate poverty, promote effective governance, reconcile religious conflicts, and protect the environment.

Through his foundation, President Clinton has also worked to bring life-sustaining HIV/AIDS treatment to over a quarter of a million people in 55 countries around the world. President Clinton has also worked with former President Bush to lead fundraising efforts to help victims of Hurricane Katrina and the Indian Ocean Tsunami.

Anna Deavere Smith was hailed by Newsweek as "the most exciting individual in American theater." She is recognized for her uncanny ability to examine and redefine race, community and character in America. She is perhaps best known as the author and performer of two, one-woman, Obie Award-winning plays about racial tensions in American cities—Fires in the Mirror (runner-up for the Pulitzer Prize) and Twilight: Los Angeles 1992 (Tony Award nominee). Author of several publications, she recently wrote "Letters to a Young Artist: Straight-up Advice on Making a Life in the Arts—For Actors, Performers, Writers, and Artists of Every Kind." Actor Martin Sheen described it as "a practical manual for any artists as well as a powerful reminder of how we can and should live through our art." Smith is a tenured professor at the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University and teaches a course on "The Art of Listening" at the NYU School of Law.

WHEN: Tuesday, May 23, 2006 at 1:30 p.m.

WHERE: The Cooper Union, The Great Hall, 7 East 7th Street at Third Avenue.
Subways: Astor Place (6), 8th Street (N, R, W)

THE COOPER UNION END OF YEAR SHOW
Students unveil pioneering work at architecture, art and engineering exhibition

With the 40th annual End of Year Show, students at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art make the transition from the studios and classrooms to the gallery as they formally exhibit their works in the Foundation Building. Opening night: Monday, May 22, 2006, 5-9 pm.

May 22-June 22, 2006
Irwin S. Chanin School of Architecture will present a four-week exhibition of student works ranging from architectural drawings and detailed scale models to computer aided renderings. The Cooper Union End of Year Show has a rich tradition of showcasing projects by emerging architects that has helped launch the careers of such well-known alumni as Elizabeth Diller, Ricardo Scofidio, Shigeru Ban, Laurie Hawkinson, Diane Lewis, Stan Allen, Daniel Libeskind, Toshiko Mori and Rolf Ohlhausen. Contact: 212 353-4232.

May 22-June 10, 2006
The School of Art faculty have selected major pieces by students representing "the best of" each discipline ranging from sculpture, graphic design and painting to video installations. Young artists' work will include both individual and collaborative efforts, illustrating the school's continuing role as an incubator of significant artists such as alumni Milton Glaser, Alex Katz, Amy Cutler, Audrey Flack, Lee Krasner and Edward Sorel. Contact: 212 353-4200.

May 22- May 24, 2006
Albert Nerken School of Engineering will participate with a wide variety of projects ranging from a maze- navigating robot, live demonstrations of how sound can be used to break glass (opening reception), a life-size metal and wood bridge to a chemical engineering project examining the purity of pharmaceuticals. All of these innovative works were researched and developed in The Cooper Union labs. Contact: 212 353-4002.

The Cooper Union, 7 East 7th Street at Third Avenue, New York
Subways: Astor Place (6), 8th Street (N, R)
Free and open to the public
Hours: Monday- Friday 11am-7pm, Saturday 12-5pm, closed Sundays and Memorial Day.

The Cooper Union, Bank of America, United Technologies Corporations and Cook + Fox Architects present BIOMIMICRY: Innovation Inspired by Nature by Janine Benyus

WHAT: Hailed by The New York Times Book Review as "valuable and stimulating," Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature is the name of the book and Cooper Union lecture by author Janine Benyus, an acclaimed biological science writer. Sponsored by The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, Bank of America, United Technologies Corporation and Cook + Fox Architects, Benyus will explore the topic of Biomimicry, a new science that studies nature's models and then imitates or takes inspiration from these designs to solve human problems. After 3.8 billion years of evolution, Benyus views nature as a mentor who has learned: What works, What is appropriate. What lasts. Considered a hero in the Green community, Benyus applies nature's solutions to the problem of human survival: stirring vats of protein to unleash their signaling power in computers; analyzing how spiders manufacture a waterproof fiber five times stronger than steel; studying how electrons in a leaf cell convert sunlight to fuel in trillionths of a second; discovering miracle drugs by observing what animals eat—and much more.

WHEN: Tuesday, May 9, 2006 at 6:00pm

WHERE: The Cooper Union, The Great Hall, 7 East 7th Street at Third Avenue.
Subways: Astor Place (6), 8th Street (N, R, W)

INFORMATION PHONE NUMBER: 212.353.4195
INFORMATION WEBSITE: www.cooper.edu

AN EVENING OF DRAMATIC READINGS FROM "VOICES OF A PEOPLE'S HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES" By Howard Zinn

With Kurt Vonnegut, Erin Cherry, Brian Jones, Deepa Fernades, Harris Yulin, Suheir Hammad, Leslie Silva, and other special guests.
Free and open to the public

WHAT: Howard Zinn and Anthony Arnove introduce and narrate an evening of dramatic readings from "Voices of a People's history of the United States," written by Mr. Zinn. "Voices of a People's History of the United States," first published in 1980, is a chronicle of American history, focusing not on great men in high places, but on ordinary citizens in their homes, their communities, and their workplaces. In the past 25 years, it has sold over 1 million copies. Now, in a companion volume edited by Anthony Arnove, Howard Zinn presents voices largely missing from traditional narratives of U.S. history. In this volume, we find the words of Frederick Douglass, George Jackson, Chief Joseph, Sacco and Vanzetti, Patti Smith, Bruce Springsteen, Mark Twain, and Malcolm X, among many others.

WHO: Howard Zinn is a historian, playwright, and social activist. He was a shipyard worker and Air Force bombardier before he went to college under the GI Bill and received his Ph.D. from Columbia University. Author of numerous books, Mr. Zinn has received the Thomas Merton Award, the Eugene V. Debs Award, the Upton Sinclair Award and the Lannan Literary Award.

Anthony Arnove is the editor of Howard Zinn's "Terrorism and War," and his writing has appeared in "The Nation," "Financial Times," and "Mother Jones." He is a regular contributor to "Znet."

WHEN: Friday, March 24, 6:30pm

WHERE: The Cooper Union, The Great Hall, 7 East 7th Street at Third Avenue, Subways: Astor Place (6), 8th Street (N, R).

For more information, call 212.353.4195

ON DIRECTING OPERA by Jonathan Miller

WHAT: The New York Times describes Jonathan Miller as "a fully accredited physician and neuropychologist, a prolific author and lecturer...(Miller) knows more than a little about everything... He combines qualities that shouldn't be contained in one person: he is both a performer and a thinker." Miller first came to prominence as a member of the satirical review, Beyond the Fringe. Like his colleagues in that legendary production&8202;Peter Cook, Alan Bennett, and Dudley Moore&8202;Jonathan Miller's career has continuously expanded. He has written and presented several major BBC series on such topics as The Body in Question and States of Mind, written several books, and curated a major exhibition at London's National Gallery. His involvement in the world of opera began thirty years ago when he was invited to direct the British premier of Arden Must Die by Alexander Goehr. He spent several seasons working closely with many of the world's leading opera houses such as the Metropolitan Opera, New York; Maggio Musicale, Florence; La Scala, Milan; and at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. The lecture: $10/$5 students and seniors.

WHEN: Monday, November 14, 7pm

WHERE: The Cooper Union, The Great Hall, 7 East 7th Street at Third Avenue; Subways: Astor Place (6), 8th Street (N, R).

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art presents CREATING BLACK AMERICANS

A free public lecture and book signing by Nell Irvin Painter

WHAT: Eminent historian Nell Irvin Painter blends a vivid narrative 
based on the latest research in African-American history with an array 
of artwork by African-American artists to add new depth to our 
understanding of black history. Nell Irvin Painter is the Edward 
Professor of American History at Princeton. She is the author of 
Sojourner Truth: A Life, A Symbol, and Standing at Armageddon: The 
United States 1877-1919.

WHEN: Tuesday, November 15, 6:30pm

WHERE: Cooper Union, The Great Hall, 7 East 7th St at Third Avenue; Subways: Astor Place (6), 8th Street (N, R).

For more information, call 212.353.4195

PURE VISIONARIES at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

A Singular Exhibition of Works Created by Artists Who Have Autism and A Symposium Celebrating the Cultural Achievement of People on the Autism Spectrum

EXHIBITION DETAILS
WHAT: Pure Visionaries, the first art exhibition dedicated to the work of artists with autism, features the contemporary works of artists on the autism spectrum at The Cooper Union. Designed to educate, inspire and reduce stigma, the Pure Visionaries exhibition increases awareness about the contribution of people with autism as well as encourages the mainstreaming of artists with disabilities. The exhibition is free and open to the public.

WHO: From Temple Grandin, Ph.D.., arguably one of the most famous people with autism who authored the best seller "Animals in Translation," to Jessica Park, an internationally known, self taught artist, the exhibition showcases the work of over 20 established and emerging autistic artists.

WHEN: Opening Reception, Thursday, Nov. 3rd, 6-8 pm (closing Nov. 23rd)
Exhibition Hours: Weekdays 11 am-7pm, Saturday 12-5
Closed Sundays, November 24, 2005 through November 26, 2005

WHERE: The Cooper Union, The Great Hall Gallery, 7 East 7th Street at Third Avenue, Subways: Astor Place (6), 8th Street (N,R).

SYMPOSIUM DETAILS
WHAT: The Pure Visionaries symposium is an unusual forum where people with autism will speak on the subject, including scientist and writer Dr. Temple Grandin, Clara Park, the acclaimed writer of "Exiting Nirvana: A Daughters Life with Autism," and internationally renowned artist Jessica Park. In addition to the remarkable speakers, performance artist, mime, and writer Johnny Seitz will be performing a piece based on his experiences as a person with autism. The panel discussion provides an opportunity for people on the spectrum, artists, families and professionals to begin a dialogue towards greater understanding of each other and inspire social change. To preregister, contact 212.366.4263 or purevisionarts@aol.com. Participants can also register the morning of the event. (Tickets for general public $25, Students $20)

WHEN: Tuesday, Nov. 4rd , 9 am-3 pm,

WHERE: The Cooper Union, The Great Hall, 7 East 7th Street at Third Avenue, Subways: Astor Place (6), 8th Street (N,R).

The event is being sponsored by The Shield Institute, an affiliated
agency of the Jewish Board of Family and Children Services, Pure Vision Arts, The Cooper Union, and The FAR Fund/Fund for Social Change.

VITALY KOMAR: THREE-DAY WEEKEND
A free exhibition open to the public
Curated by Andrew Weinstein

WHAT: Known for irony during his prominent 30-year collaboration with artist Alex Melamid as "Komar & Melamid," Vitaly Komar has apparently become serious with "Three-Day Weekend," an exhibition symbolizing the peaceful coexistence of different peoples and different concepts of faith and spirituality: Friday for Muslims, Saturday for Jews and Sundays for Christians. The artwork invites people of all other faiths, from Bahai to Buddhism and atheists, to dedicate themselves to love, family and creativity for three days each week. In elaborate mandalas (a design symbolizing the universe), Komar unites ancient symbols of spirituality with family and historical photographs.

WHO: Vitaly Komar was born in Moscow, USSR, in 1943 and currently lives in New York. He was one of the founders of the Sots Art Movement (Soviet Pop/Conceptual Art). On various conceptual projects, ranging from painting and performance to installation, public sculpture, photography and poetry, Komar worked in collaboration with Alex Melamid from 1973-2003. Recent works by Komar & Melamid: "The Most Wanted and Unwanted Paintings," "The Healing Power of Art," and teaching elephants to paint as part of their Asian elephant art and conservation project. Komar and Melamid are represented in the collections of many museums, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and the Whitney Museum of American Art.

WHEN: Tuesday, October 25 5-8 pm, Performance: A spiritual talk by Vitaly Komar at 6 pm

Exhibition: October 25- December 11, 2005
Exhibition Hours: Weekdays 12am-7pm, Saturday 12-5 pm, closed Sundays, and November 24, 2005 through November 26, 2005,

WHERE: The Cooper Union, Humanities Gallery, 51 Astor Place b/w Third & Fourth Avenues, New York. Subways: Astor Place (6), 8th Street (N, R).

For more information about the event, call 212.353.4273. 

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art presents: THE PIONEERING GRAPHIC ART OF CHIP KIDD
A free public exhibition and lecture

WHAT: Heralded by The New York Times Magazine as a "leading designer" and by the New York Post as a "graphics guru," the work of renowned book designer Chip Kidd will be on view in an exclusive exhibition "Chip Kidd&8202;Work: 1986-2006" at The Cooper Union. Kidd's retrospective provides a behind the scenes look at the entire spectrum of the book design process, including over three hundred book covers, correspondences with authors and artists, sketches, and vintage media clippings about book jackets. Kidd, a passionate Batman archivist and super-hero aficionado, will also display original commissioned artwork used by Frank Miller, Chris Ware, Tony Millionaire and Alex Ross. Covers for David Sedaris, James Ellroy, Oliver Sacks' books such as An Anthropologist on Mars, Migraine and Uncle Tungsten, and the immediately identifiable Cormac McCarthy trilogy of All the Pretty Horses, The Crossing and Cities of the Plain will also be part of the singular exhibition. Chip Kidd 's career in graphic design spans twenty years and his work illustrates his unique gift to encapsulate a book's essence into a graphic statement. The exhibition coincides with the release of "Book One Work: 1986-2006," a monograph just published by Rizzoli.

WHEN: Opening reception: Thursday, November 17, 2005, 6 to 8pm
Exhibition Dates: November 17, 2005- February 4, 2006
Exhibition Hours: Weekdays 11am-7pm, Saturday 12-5 pm
Closed Sundays, November 24, 2005 through November 26, 2005, and December 22, 2005 through January 3, 2006, and January 16, 2006.

WHERE: The Cooper Union, School of Art, 2nd Floor, 7 East 7th St. at Third Ave, New York City. Subways: Astor Place (6), 8th Street (N, R).

WHAT: Celebrating his work, Chip Kidd will discuss the first twenty years of his career. With the release of his monograph "Book One Work: 1986-2006" and his retrospective exhibition at The Cooper Union "Chip Kidd&8202;Work: 1986-2006" (dates above), Chip Kidd will examine the evolution of graphic design and his experiences creating images for book covers, albums and poster, as well as where he believes the field is headed.

WHEN: Thursday, January 26, 2006, 6:30pm

WHERE: The Cooper Union, Wollman Auditorium, 51 Astor Place, 8th Street between Third and Fourth Avenues, Subways: Astor Place (6), 8th Street (N, R).

For more information: 212.353.4200, www.cooper.edu/art/lubalin 

Through the Eye of the Needle: Fabric of Survival
The heroic story and extraordinary artwork of Holocaust survivor
Esther Nisenthal Krinitz
A free lecture, book signing and short film

WHAT: "Memories of Survival," a stunning and powerful book illustrating the collection of embroidered and quilted panels by Holocaust survivor Esther Nisenthal Krinitz, chronicles her remarkable journey of survival during World War II. Heralded by The Horn Book, Booklist and Kirkus Reviews, the latter describes "Memories of Survival" as "an amazing series of 36 beautifully and delicately embroidered scenes of a Polish girl's escape…a remarkable achievement and a must for any collection." Beginning with her idyllic life as a farmgirl growing up in Poland, and following her harrowing escape from the Nazis, the impressive tapestries use vivid colors and striking details to tell a story of bravery and courage. Meet Esther through a short film by acclaimed film director Lawrence Kasdan and a lecture and book signing by Bernice Steinhardt, Esther's daughter and co-author of "Memories of Survival."

WHO: Esther Nisenthal Krinitz was a survivor of the Holocaust in Poland. At the age of fifteen, in October 1942, having lived under Nazi occupation for three years, she and her sister decided to separate from their family and disguise themselves as Catholic farm girls. Esther never saw her family again. In 1977, at the age of fifty, having worked throughout her life as a dressmaker, she began hand-stitching fabric panels as a way of remembering, healing and sharing her childhood stories. Esther passed away in 2001, but lives on through her unforgettable tapestries of survival. Her daughter, Bernice Steinhardt, adds insightful narrative to each panel as she recounts her own recollections of the stories her mother shared with her.

WHEN: Wednesday, November 9 at 6:30pm

WHERE: The Cooper Union, The Great Hall, 7 East 7th Street at Third Avenue, New York. Subways: Astor Place (6), 8th Street (N, R).

For more information about the event, call 212.353.4195 or visit www.artandremembrance.org.

Images of Resistance Past and Present
Several Free Events Commemorating Resistance in Belgium, 1940-1945: Exhibition, Panel Discussion, Gallery Tours and Films

THE BELGIAN RESISTANCE
Lecture: Friday, October 28, 1–6:30pm
The Great Hall,7 East 7th Street at Third Avenue

As part of "Images of Belgian Resistance Past and Present: An Exhibition Commemorating Resistance in Belgium, 1940-1945," a Cooper Union exhibition curated by Professor Anne Griffin, a free panel discussion brings to light the strength of the Belgian citizens during World War II, whose courage and resilience spared hundreds of Jewish children from death at the hands of the Nazis.

IMAGES OF RESISTANCE PAST AND PRESENT: An Exhibition Commemorating Resistance in Belgium, 1940-1945
Exhibition: Friday, October 28–Saturday, December 10
Exhibition Hours: Weekdays 11-7pm, Saturday 12-5
Closed Sundays, November 24, 2005 through November 26, 2005
Cooper Union, Arthur A. Houghton, Jr. Gallery, 7 East 7th Street at Third Avenue

Following Germany's attack on France and the Low Countries in 1940, a resistance movement developed in Belgium. Belgian citizens who joined the resistance did so at the risk of their lives. They managed to save the lives of thousands of Jewish children and to rescue over 800 allied airmen who had been shot down over the country. Curated by Anne Griffin, Professor of Political Science at The Cooper Union, the exhibit pairs contemporary portraits of members of the resistance with wartime photos of the same people in the context of an overview of the invasion and resistance.

GALLERY TOURS: Provided by exhibition curator Anne Griffin, Professor of Political Science, The Cooper Union
Tuesday, November 1 at 1pm and Saturday, November 5 at 3pm
Hours: Monday–Friday, 11am–7pm, Saturday, 11am–5pm, closed Sunday

FILMS:
Saturday, October 29, 2005
Cooper Union, The Great Hall, 7 East 7th Street at Third Avenue
11am: Comete, about the rescue of downed Allied aviators
4pm: As If It Were Yesterday, about the rescue of Jewish children

For more information, call 212.353.4195

This exhibition is made possible by generous grants from the Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation and Ellen and Michael Aronow, and by major grants from the Righteous Persons Foundation and the New York Council for the Humanities, a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. " 

95th Anniversary Celebration: The Poetry Society of America

WHAT: Distinguished Poets and Actors read the American poems that have meant the most to them from 1910 onward.

WHO: Among the poets speaking: Edward Hirsch, Mary Karr, Yusef Komunyakaa, Philip Levine, Paul Muldoon, Grace Paley, Sonia Sanchez, Vijay Seshadri, Mark Strand, Maria Tucci and Jean Valentine.

WHEN: Thursday, October 27, 7pm

WHERE: The Cooper Union, The Great Hall, 7 East 7th Street at Third Avenue,
Subways: Astor Place (6), 8th Street (N, R).

TICKETS: $9/$5 members and students

For more information, call 212.254.9628

The Cooper Union appoints new Dean to head Admissions & Records

NEW YORK   August 24, 2005   Dr. George Campbell Jr., President of The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, today announced that Mitchell L. Lipton has been promoted to Dean of Admissions and Records. Starting August 1, 2005, Lipton replaced Richard Bory, who retired after working at The Cooper Union for 18 years.

In 1997, Lipton joined The Cooper Union as Admissions Representative and was promoted to Associate Dean in 2001. While working with Dean Bory, Lipton was responsible for a number of innovations in Cooper Union's admissions process including the on-line application process, CD View Book and implementing a student information system. He was instrumental in establishing the on-campus visitation programs for prospective students and developing a strategy for new recruitment territories, which have yielded a significant increase in visibility for the College.

At the national and state level, Lipton is active in a myriad of academic-based organizations that address important topics facing higher education. Currently, he is the Co-Chair of the Local Arrangements Committee for The College Board's National Forum, a member of The New York State Advisory Panel of The College Board, Vice President for Professional Development and Planning for The New York State Association for College Admission Counseling and a member of The Legislative Forum Steering Committee of The College Board.

Lipton graduated cum laude from SUNY Binghamton with a B.A. in Economics. He later earned his M.P.A in Health Policy and Management at New York University's Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service.

A free one-night performance in New York City,
Tom Wolfe and Toure speak in the Great Hall at Cooper Union celebrating Picador's 10th Anniversary

A free book reading and lecture open to the public

WHAT: 
 Famed author of more than a dozen books including such contemporary classics as The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test, The Right Stuff, The Bonfire of Vanities, and A Man in Full, Tom Wolfe will read from and discuss his latest novel, I Am Charlotte Simmons. Touré, author of the story collection, The Portable Promised Land, is CNN's pop culture correspondent and a contributing editor of Rolling Stone. His writing has appeared in The New Yorker, The New York Times, and many other publications. Touré will read from and discuss his slyly satirical novel, Soul City.

WHEN: 
 Wednesday, September 21 at 6:30pm

WHERE: 
 The Cooper Union, The Great Hall, 7 East 7th Street at Third Avenue, New York

The Cooper Union Appoints Saskia Bos Museum Director and Noted Curator to Head School of Art

Dr. George Campbell Jr., President of The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, announced that Saskia Bos, the Artistic and Managing Director of the De Appel Center for Contemporary Art, has been chosen as Dean of The School of Art at Cooper Union, effective October 2005. Her selection comes after an international search launched in September, 2004. She replaces former dean of the School of Art and Cooper Union alumnus Robert Rindler, who announced his resignation in 2004.

The School of Art at The Cooper Union, one of the most selective and influential art colleges in the country, is renowned for its broad pedagogical approach. Throughout the four-year Bachelor of Fine Arts program, students are taught to be critical analysts of the world of contemporary visual communications, art and culture. Cooper Union's generalist curriculum encompasses all the fundamental disciplines and resources of the visual arts and encourages its students to explore the complex interrelationships among the visual vocabularies. Among the many illustrious Cooper Union School of Art alumni are Milton Glaser, Alex Katz, Augusta Savage, Eva Hesse and Augustus Saint-Gaudens. Twelve recent graduates and faculty of the School of Art have works currently featured in the "Greater New York 2005" exhibition at P.S.1 Contemporary Art Center, an affiliate of The Museum of Modern Art.

"Saskia Bos has been a major force and intellectual influence in the international art community, and we are enormously pleased to welcome her as Dean of the School of Art at Cooper Union," said Campbell. "Her role in identifying, fostering and launching emerging artists makes her extremely well suited to an institution that nurtures some of the most talented young artists in the country. Cooper Union students will benefit from her comprehensive experience in curatorial practice, theory and criticism in the visual arts and architecture."

For more than two decades, Bos has served as Artistic and Managing Director of the De Appel Centre for Contemporary Art, located in the heart of Amsterdam. Bos, one of the most important figures in the field of contemporary art in Europe today, was instrumental in developing the De Appel Centre within a well-established global network of art centers, museums and other exhibition venues. She led and planned De Appel's exhibitions in addition to carrying full artistic and financial responsibility. Founder of the De Appel's Curatorial Training Program, Bos organized and implemented the program's curriculum where she chose the teachers that link theory and practice as well as instruct what it means to curate, promote and fund exhibitions. Her current curatorial perspective in contemporary art played a crucial role in raising the international profile of the De Appel Centre. As part of the curatorial process at De Appel, she was actively involved in profiling artists from all over the world in a variety of formats ranging from solo and group shows to lectures and events.

Known for her achievements in art history and critical theory, Bos also curated a variety of large-scale exhibitions including the 2nd Berlin Biennial, Biennale Sao Paulo (Dutch Commissioner) 1998, Venice Biennale 1988 (Co-curator of Aperto), and the Venice Biennale 1984 (Dutch Commissioner), to name a few. She has also worked on the advisory committee of the Yokohama Triennale and on the nomination committee for Documenta 12. Bos has recently been appointed to the board of the Moscow Biennale.

"Joining the Cooper Union as Dean of The School of Art is a great honor," said Saskia Bos. "The school attracts some of the most talented young students in the United States, as well as a distinguished faculty of practicing artists. I look forward to working with them and to reconnecting with my artists friends and colleagues in the art communities in New York and the United States."

Bos holds a Masters Degree in Art History at the University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands. She also received training in History and Media Theory and speaks five languages.

The Prince of the City: Giuliani, New York, and the Genius of American Life
A lecture by Fred Siegel

WHAT:
A fascinating character study, The Prince of the City depicts the first post 9/11 account of the man who established himself as "America's Mayor" in the days after America was attacked. Author Fred Siegel will discuss Rudy Giuliani's intriguing governing style that resulted in both adulation and outrage. Siegel sees Giuliani as a shrewd tactician and artist of the possible who could have stepped out of the pages of Machiavelli's The Prince. The publication also shows how the former Mayor's successes in New York &8202; restoring law and order, cutting taxes and radically reducing the welfare rolls &8202; demonstrated that Gotham was indeed "governable," a matter of doubt until his election. Siegel concludes with a look at how Guiliani's successor, Mayor Mike Bloomberg, has handled his legacy, and what the future might hold for America's Mayor.

WHO:
Fred Siegel is a professor of History at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art in New York City and a Senior Fellow at the Progressive Policy Institute in Washington. His last book, The Future Once Happened Here: New York, DC, LA and The Fate of America's Big Cities, was named by Peter Jennings as one of the 100 most important books about the United States in the 20th century.

WHEN: Thursday, June 9, 2005 at 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Cooper Union, The Great Hall, 7 East 7th Street at Third Avenue, New York

For more information: 212-353-4195.