Art Institute of Chicago Musecast: August 2008
Walk through the exhibition Benin--Kings and Rituals and learn about the rich artistic traditions of this African kingdom; Hear why Nathaniel Braddock, member of the Occidental Brothers Dance Band International, and Taylor, half of the duo Morikeba and Taylor, are passionate about the music of Africa; Hear James Cuno, president and director of the Art Institute, describe how recent renovations have strengthened the museum's collection; and August is the last month of Target Free Summer Evenings.
“Abolitionism and the Coming of the Civil War”
Stanley Harrold, a Civil War historian at South Carolina State University, spoke Jan. 27, 2011, on “Abolitionism and the Coming of the Civil War.” Harrold has done extensive research on the complex dynamics leading to the Civil War. His most recent book, “Border War,” was published November 2010 by the University of North Carolina Press.keep reading »
Otis Architecture/Landscape/Interiors 2007 Senior Show
Highlights of the Otis Architecture/Landscape/Interiors Class of 2007 building their Senior Show Project.
Elon University Isabella Cannon International Centre student testimonials
Elon students share their experiences from various trips offered around the world by the Isabella Cannon International Centre
1915-05-15: Todd, E. Lilian, to Margaret Olivia Slocum Sage
This image is a typewritten letter from E. Lilian Todd to her employer, Margaret Olivia Slocum Sage. The writer tells Mrs. Sage that the Newsboy's Club charity campaign is badly managed and recommends a donation to another charity, the Memorial House for Boys Committee.,E. Lilian Todd began working as a secretary and administrator of Olivia Sage's charities in 1911 and continued in that role until the philanthropist's death in 1918. She worked and probably also lived at Sage's home at 604 Fifth
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Short overview of the hosting CatN provide for Geograph
11.368 Environmental Justice (MIT)
This class explores the foundations of the environmental justice movement, current and emerging issues, and the application of environmental justice analysis to environmental policy and planning. It examines claims made by diverse groups along with the policy and civil society responses that address perceived inequity and injustice. While focused mainly on the United States, international issues and perspectives are also considered.
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This topic looks at wall framing, bracing and moisture prevention in residential building projects.
1883-05-11: Flagler, Henry M., to Margaret Olivia Slocum Sage
This image is a handwritten letter from Henry M. Flagler to Margaret Olivia Slocum Sage. The writer sends a donation to Mrs. Sage to be passed on to the Carlisle Indian School and praises its work.,Marriage to financier Russell Sage in 1869 meant that Olivia Sage was now a socially-prominent New York matron, but she seems to have had little money at her discretion even for causes she believed in passionately. Although both Olivia and Russell Sage were enthusiastic about the Carlisle Indian Schoo
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Présentation à destinat Gypsy Airs: Anna JiEun Lee Sarah Baird Presentation
Global warming generally increases the risk of some infectious diseases, in particular vector borne diseases. The reason behind this is that temperature and rainfall affect the abundan
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In this performance video segment from From the Top at Carnegie Hall, Anna JiEun Lee plays a virtuosic piece for violin by Pablo de Sarasate called Zigeunerweisen (Gypsy Airs), accompanied by pianist Christopher O'Riley. Listen for elements that are quick and dance-like, and others that are slow and mournful, as well as harmonies reminiscent of folk music. The music of the gypsies of Eastern Europe was the inspiration for the piece. (04:41)
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