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Festival Celebrates 100th Anniversary of Proust's Masterpiece
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 Even the title of "In Search of Lost Time" evokes mystery and wonder.
Dozens of acclaimed authors have recognized the seven-volume novel as genius. But its author, Marcel Proust, obsessively revised the books - even after his death. Decades later, a translation changed the novel's identity, from the well-known "Remembrance of Things Past." A French village, too, was renamed because of the books. And a century after publication, the work still inspires devotees worldwide.
"Swann's Way," the first volume in Proust's masterpiece, was published in 1913, and fans are marking the anniversary with "Proust Project Sarasota - Swann's Way: A Hundredth Birthday Celebration."
The month-long reading and film festival features talks by leading Proust experts from around the world, including scholars from Princeton, Brown and other universities. The March event is sponsored by New College of Florida, Selby Public Library and the Alliance Française of Sarasota County.
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New College Presents bell hooks Events Series
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 Noted feminist thinker and writer bell hooks, visiting distinguished scholar at New College of Florida, will give a series of community readings and discussions during February and March.
For more than 30 years, hooks has been a leading voice in feminism, gaining national attention with her 1981 book "Ain't I a Woman: Black Women and Feminism." The work was later named "One of the Most Influential Books in the Last Twenty Years" by Publisher's Daily.
The Utne Reader named hooks as one of "100 Visionaries Who Could Change Your Life" and The Atlantic Monthly called her "one of our nation's leading public intellectuals." hooks is the author of more than 30 books and many articles and essays, and is distinguished professor in residence in Appalachian Studies at Berea College. She received her bachelor's degree from Stanford University, her master's degree from University of Wisconsin and her doctorate from University of California at Santa Cruz.
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Countdown to Inauguration
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Only 4 days remain until New College celebrates the inauguration of President Donal O'Shea, the College's fifth president, on February 15-16. All members of the New College community, as well as the general public, are invited to attend this historic occasion, which includes two days of festivities and special events. In addition to the ceremony itself, we hope you will join us for discussions by prominent alumnae/i, faculty members and college leaders from across the country and for our wonderful inaugural ball, which promises to be the social event of the year.
Visit ncf.edu/inauguration for details and a complete schedule of events.
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Dr. Donal O'Shea is a star! SNN6 will be airing a half-hour show with President O'Shea on Wednesday, February 13th at 7 p.m. The interview comes in advance of his official inauguration on Friday, February 15th. You can watch the program on Comcast Channel 6 and 400 or on Channel 26 on Verizon.
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Books & Coffee, Little Boys Come from the Stars
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February 12, at 10:30 a.m.
Selby Public Library, Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium, 1331 First St., Sarasota
 Free and open to the public; c all 941-861-1140 for more information
As part of the Selby Library's Books & Coffee program, Amy Reid will give a talk on the book Little Boys Come from the Stars, a satirical look at contemporary African politics by a child narrator wise beyond his years, written by Emmanuel Dongala and translated by Joel Rejouis and Val Vinokurov. Reid is professor of French language and literature at New College of Florida. Books & Coffee is supported by the Friends of Selby Public Library. Visit selbylibraryfriends.org for more information.
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The Coming of the Pacific War
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February 13, at 7 p.m.
Free and open to the public; call
941-487-4568 for more information
As part of the One Book One Community program, Justus Doenecke, Ph.D., professor emeritus of history at New College of Florida, will present "The Coming of the Pacific War: The Events that Led to the Attack on Pearl Harbor." Presented by the Jane Bancroft Cook Library and One Book One Community. Visit onebooksarasota.com for more information.
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Conversation on Love
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February 14, at 4:30 p.m.
Free and open to the public; call 941-487-4888 for more information.
During her February and March residency at New College, Visiting Distinguished Scholar bell hooks will offer a series of talks under the theme of Love Unlimited. Love is transcendent and transformative, helping us move past names, labels and stereotypes. Through love, by loving, we can affirm who we are without having limits placed on us. The Love Unlimited conversations are both theoretical and practical, covering topics ranging from race to gender and feminism today. bell hooks will read selections from her bestselling book, All About Love: New Visions, at the first event, "Conversation on Love." A book signing will follow the lecture.
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Inaugural Weekend Events
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FEBRUARY 15, 2013
10-10:45 a.m.
Mini-Classes
"Listen to the Mockingbird"
"To Fold or Not to Fold: When Proteins Wreak Havoc"
11-11:45 a.m.
Mini-Classes
"Sensitive Manatees and Thoughtful Dolphins"
"Who Can and Cannot Marry? What Ancient Inscriptions Add to Our Understanding of This Always Current Question"
12:30-1:30 p.m.Dedication of the Robert and Beverly Koski Bell Tower and Plaza Koski Plaza (outside the Jane Bancroft Cook Library), 5800 Bay Shore RoadFree and open to the publicCall 941-487-4888 for more information1:30-2:15 p.m.Plaza & Bell Tower Dedication ReceptionJane Bancroft Cook Library, 5800 Bay Shore RoadFree and open to the publicCall 941-487-4888 for more information3-4:30 p.m. Inauguration CeremonyNew College Bayfront, 351 College DriveFree and open to the publicCall 941-487-4888 for more information5-7 p.m.Inauguration ReceptionCook Hall and College Hall, 351 College DriveFree and open to the public
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10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Academic Showcase and Alumnae/i Panel DiscussionsSudakoff Conference Center, 5845 General Dougher PlaceFree and open to the publicCall 941-487-4888 for more information10-11:30 a.m.
"Liberal Arts in the World"
Moderator: Dr. Donal O'Shea, president, New College of Florida
Panelists: Dr. Esther Barazzone ('64), president, Chatham University; Dr. Marcia Grant, provost, Ashesi University (Ghana); Dr. Susie Bourque, Esther Booth Wiley Professor of Government and former provost, Smith College
12:30-1:15 p.m.
"From New College to the Fed: How New College Shapes Career Paths"
Presenter: William Dudley '71, president and CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of New York
1:30-2:15 p.m.
"The Unified Experience of Teaching, Scholarship and Service at New College"
Erin Dean, Assistant Professor of Anthropology at New College of Florida
6-11 p.m.Inaugural Ball New College Bayfront, 351 College DriveTickets $350; purchase online at donate.ncf.edu/events or call 941-487-4800
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Winning at Innovation
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February 20, at 8:30 a.m. (Registration starts at 8 a.m.)
Tickets: $35 (includes continental breakfast); free for New College faculty, staff and students
Reserve online at donate.ncf.edu/events or call 941-487-4888 for more information.
 Join us for an informative Q&A with global marketing strategist Dr. Phil Kotler and a lively panel discussion with local CEOs, who have used innovation to achieve success. New College alumna ('76) and Editor of Biz(941) Susan Burns will moderate the discussion. Panelists include Rob Brady, CEO of Robrady, Catherine Strayhorn, CEO of Ivir, Inc. and Norm Worthington, CEO of Star2Star and a New College alumnus ('77). Dr. Kotler is the S.C. Johnson & Son Distinguished Professor of International Marketing at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. The winter Sarasota resident is the author of dozens of textbooks and books including "Winning at Innovation." Copies of "Winning at Innovation" will be available for purchase and signing after the event. Registration begins at 8 am. Sponsored by Biz(941).
Click here for a complete calendar listing of events
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USFSM World Engagement Week 2013: We R H2O
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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
Fox Business (Feb. 8)
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