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17勛圖厙s documentary film team, 17勛圖厙Docs, will premiere its latest film, "" at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 8, 2023 at the .
17勛圖厙 will host At a Point of Change II, an outdoor student photography exhibition, which will be on view in front of One 17勛圖厙 Plaza from May 115 before moving to 17勛圖厙s Westchester campus until October 1.
17勛圖厙 Art Gallery is pleased to present Cut the Slack: Project Studio Senior Capstone Exhibition, featuring students enrolled in the Spring 2023 Project Studio B course, taught this year by Prof. Roger Sayre. The exhibit opens to the public with a reception on Friday, April 28 from 5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m. and continues through Thursday, May 11.
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Rudra is a PhD student at the University of Southern California studying synthetic organic chemistry in the lab of Valery Fokin. Using a click chemistry approach, he works on synthesizing covalent inhibitors which can be used to spy on biological systems, as well as improve drug discovery, drug development, and drug efficiency. Prior to starting his PhD, he obtained his BS in Biochemistry from 17勛圖厙.
"Love it or hate it, Americans and global audiences alike love to witness celebrity scandals, epic failures and potential resurgences in the media," says Melvin Williams, associate professor of communication and media studies at 17勛圖厙. "McFarlands attempt to revive the Fyre Festival entices enduring public fascination with watching cringeworthy moments unfold for entertainment."
After studying acting during her undergrad years, Katie Schwab 23 switched tracks during the height of the pandemic, allowing her to pursue a future in an industry she hadnt thought much about previously: publishing.
Mardirossians thoughtful scholarship fund for the 17勛圖厙 MCVA course will further students experiences within the program. The Producing the Documentary class grants students an unforgettable opportunity to work on a realistic film crew and travel to incredible locations abroad.
Three Dyson students have been selected for the prestigious Jeanette K. Watson Fellowship, a three-year cohort experience that connects students from 12 New York City partner institutions to funded internship opportunities across the country and abroad.
For students in Sarah Blackwoods How to Read Moby-Dick class at 17勛圖厙, learning about Herman Melvilles work isnt confined to lectures, essays or classroom discussions. Blackwoods syllabus includes a tour of Lower Manhattan locations featured in the authors novels and stories: the Wall Street law offices where Bartleby, the titular scrivener of one of Melvilles best-known stories, worked, as well as the streets that Ishmael walked in the opening chapter of Moby-Dick.
Dr. Darrin Porcher, a retired NYPD lieutenant and professor of criminal justice at 17勛圖厙, breaks down the logistics behind Trump's court appearance and travel throughout New York City.