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| Urban Sociology Comes to Life | |
 Wouldn't it be cool to go to a college where you could actually practice the principles of urban sociology in the local community? Look no further than New College of Florida, where a sociology professor and his students are working with community leaders to revitalize commercial development on the north end of Sarasota's most prestigious barrier island, Longboat Key.
The New College connection came about when Tom Aposporos, a Longboat Key Revitalization Task Force member and president of the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce, suggested that local independent resources be used to conduct a community-based planning study. His search quickly led to New College and its noted urban sociologist, Dr. David Brain. Read More
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Fighting the Fires of Hate: America and the Nazi Book Burnings
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February 8 through March 30, during library hours
Free and open to the public. Contact Johnette Cappadona at 941-487-4600 or jcappadona@ncf.edu.
 Fighting the Fires of Hate: America and the Nazi Book Burnings is an exhibition from the collection of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C., presented by the New College Library Association (NCLA) and American Jewish Committee (AJC). The exhibit focuses on how a series of book burnings, initiated by German university students on May 10, 1933, became a powerful symbol during World War II, prompting counter demonstrations in New York and other American cities.
Watch the video below to learn more:
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Crossroads 4: The Meeting of the Minds Festival Concert I
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March 2 at 8 pm
 Tickets $15; reservations call 941-487-4888 or donate.ncf.edu/events
New Music's annual Crossroads performances are the scene of musical mixing-performers from different backgrounds, performing together, learning from each other. The first of two outdoor festival performances will feature Fluid Motion performing a special tribute to the late jazz legend Sam Rivers, who was originally scheduled to perform. Special guests include Ronnie Burrage on drums (photo). |
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"The Politics of Race and American Experimental Music"
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March 3 at 3 pm
 Free; no advance reservations. Information: 941-487-4888
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This panel discussion on race and experimental music will be moderated by New Music New College Director Stephen Miles. The distinguished panelists will include MacArthur Award-winning composer and scholar George E. Lewis (photo), celebrated writer and theorist bell hooks and jazz drummer and educator Ronnie Burrage. |
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Crossroads 4: The Meeting of the Minds Festival Concert II
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March 3 at 8 pm
 Tickets $15; reservations call 941-487-4888 or donate.ncf.edu/events
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New College student musicians will collaborate with principal musicians of the Sarasota Orchestra in an outdoor rock happening under the stars. Sarasota Orchestra musicians (including Principal Tubist Jay Hunsberger and Principal Bassist John Miller) and student bands New Ensemble and Physical Plant will join Fluid Motion. Special guests include Jonathan Powell (photo) on trumpet and Ronnie Burrage on drums. |
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New Topics New College: Alzheimer's: The Memory Disease
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March 6 at 5:30 pm
Mildred Sainer Pavilion, 5313 Bay Shore RdFor over two decades, Dr. Michael Mullan, president and CEO of The Roskamp Institute, has been involved with finding the causes of, and new treatments for, Alzheimer's disease, a disorder which afflicts increasing numbers of individuals as the world's population ages. Dr. Mullan will discuss the focal points in Alzheimer's research from the discovery of the seminal findings of rare genetic errors that trigger the whole gamut of Alzheimer's pathology to the present-day search for novel treatments to combat the disease. This seminar will reveal the work of the Roskamp Institute and other groups working worldwide to combat this growing threat.
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Jason Yi Solo Exhibition
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March 6-30, 9 am-5 pm, weekdays
Isermann Gallery, 5313 Bay Shore Rd
Free. Information: 941-487-4888.Jason Yi is an interdisciplinary artist creating sculpture, installation, drawing, videos and photography that explore "a sense of location within one's physical space, culture and history.. [his] work invokes the paradoxical notion of 'harmonious conflict' where compositional/conceptual relationship of materials and images are questioned and yet valued." Jason will be presenting a lecture on his work in Sainer Auditorium on March 5 at 6 pm with a reception to follow in the Isermann Gallery.
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New College Conference on Medieval and Renaissance Studies
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March 8-10, 9 am-5 pm daily
Sudakoff Conference Center, 5845 General Dougher Pl
 Registration: $10 (for all 3 days), donate.ncf.edu/medren. The Conference on Medieval and Renaissance Studies in a biennial event covering all aspects of the Middle Ages and Renaissance including topics in European and Mediterranean history, literature, art and religion from the fourth to the 17th centuries. Featured speakers are Duane Osheim (University of Virginia) and Jody Enders (University of California, Santa Barbara). There will be about 130 speakers participating in the conference. This is an academic conference, but members of the public are welcome. The conference is free for New College faculty, staff and students. Click here for a complete calendar listing of events.
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10% Off Sarasota Open Tickets for New College StudentsDiscounted tickets are being offered to New College students for the ATP/USTA Sarasota Open, a professional tennis tournament which will be held April 14th-22nd at the Longboat Key Club Tennis Gardens. Students can obtain the 10% discount by contacting Tony Driscoll, director of TBA Sports, at (941) 809-8996 or emailing him at tony@sarasotaopen.org.
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In the News
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A selection of recent news stories about New College, its faculty, students and alumnae/i
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