Billy Short, Principal Bassoonist at the Metropolitan Opera, recently made time in his busy schedule to answer a few questions about studying bassoon at Manhattan School of Music. Learn about his>>>
Billy Short, Principal Bassoonist at the Metropolitan Opera, recently made time in his busy schedule to answer a few questions about studying bassoon at Manhattan School of Music. Learn about his>>>
How was Occom able to rise to such a level of fame in his time? What was so singular about him? Occom was brought up in a community that valued strangers. Interacting with people from outside the>>>
Meryl Ain discusses her new award-winning novel, Shadows We Carry. In this sequel to the award-winning post-Holocaust novel The Takeaway Men, the Lubinski twins struggle with their roles as women and>>>
This project is funded through a grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. New York – Union Theological Seminary has received a $1.25 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to establish the Innovative>>>
With Thanksgiving and the holiday season upon us, it’s that time of year when we take a moment to reflect and give thanks for the wonderful blessings in our lives. We gather with family and friends>>>
In Many Major Crop Regions, Workers Plant and Harvest in Spiraling Heat and Humidity Rice, Maize Are Most Affected Globally; Production Declines Could Loom A global study of major crops has found>>>
This November 22 marks the inaugural “Founder’s Day,” a new MSM tradition launched by MSM President James Gandre that will take place annually to celebrate Janet Daniels Schenck, the School’s>>>
Notebook is a Columbia News series that highlights just some of the many fascinating students who study at our University. Minne Atairu, an interdisciplinary artist and doctoral candidate in the Art>>>
Join us for an inspiring evening as Union proudly hosts the book launch of “Flesh & Spirit: Confessions of a Young Lord,” the latest memoir by esteemed journalist and political>>>
What do we owe our neighbors? How much are we obligated to contribute to our cities, our neighborhoods, our streets, and how much can we just take of ourselves and let everyone else take care of>>>
Sherry Sylar, Oboist with the New York Philharmonic, recently sat down with us to provide some audition tips for oboe applicants! Sherry Sylar and Leonard Bernstein, photographed in 1989. What are>>>
A special guest of MSM’s recently staged Bye Bye Birdie was Charles Strouse (in photo, center), the composer of the 1963 musical. He attended both a rehearsal and performance and gave enthusiastic>>>
Updated COVID vaccines have been available in the United States since September. These updated vaccines are designed to target the XBB coronavirus variant, which had been causing the majority of>>>
In Wood Auditorium, located on the lowest level of Avery Hall, Kate Ascher and Andrew Smyth are wrapping up a class they are co-teaching this semester, The Future City: Transforming Urban>>>
MSM was recently featured on CBS-TV for considerable power savings each year thanks to upgrades with the energy company Con Edison. The savings are equivalent to the amount of energy that 96>>>
Here are four wellness tips — and one bonus tip! — from MSM counselor Dr. Michael Tate. He has advice specifically for music students to help cope with pressures that come up during a busy academic>>>
PM.jpeg About the concert: A Q&A with Justin Bischof and Chloé Kiffer Justin Bischof (BM ’90, MM ’92, DMA ’98), Chair of the MSM Alumni Council: We are looking forward to making our return>>>
We invite you to a poignant candlelight vigil featuring bestselling author @sfinnamoreluck and Union’s Dr. Su Yon Pak, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean. This digital event, hosted by>>>
Can you give some examples from the book about the challenges to implementing digital education, and how new tools can enhance teaching and learning? Eimicke: I teach in-person and online courses>>>
When we think of care workers, we often picture individuals who nurture, assist, and heal other human beings. But behind that picture are the harsh realities of domestic work and the many sacrifices>>>
We’re excited to share Union’s first-ever Impact Report for 2023! This comprehensive report highlights our key achievements over the past year and outlines our strategic plans for the>>>
JTS mourns the passing of two beloved JTS professors, Dr. Israel Francus (z“l), the Judge Abraham Lieberman Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus of Talmudic Exegesis of JTS and Dr. Avraham Holtz>>>
We needed to be in Washington, DC yesterday—as Americans and as Jews, standing proudly and without fear among almost 300,000 others. For some, this trip to DC echoed other rallies that we or our>>>
JTS mourns the death of Dr. Samuel Klagsbrun (z”l), a skilled psychiatrist, professor, and advocate. Dr. Klagsbrun received a Seminary College degree from JTS in 1954 and later went on to receive a>>>
Forum on anti-transgender legislation in partnership with the Law, Rights, and Religion Project at Columbia Law School
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