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Carlow University
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| For Immediate Release |
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University Communications & External Relations |
| March 14, 2012 |
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Drew Wilson |
| 12-15 |
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Director, Media Relations |
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412-578-2095 (phone) |
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412-260-6807 (cell) |
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412-578-2080 (fax) |
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agwilson@carlow.edu |
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| Carlow University Annual Philosophy Conference Focuses on Art and Thought |
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Scholars to Reflect on Philosophy and the Arts on March 23, 2012
Pittsburgh, Pa. - Carlow University presents an all-day seminar titled, Art and Thought: Scholars' Reflection on Philosophy and the Arts on Friday, March 23, 2012, beginning at 8:30 a.m. in Kresge Theater, located on the fifth floor of Grace Library on the Carlow campus.
The event's keynote speaker will be Dale Huffman, chair and professor of the art department at Carlow. Other speakers include, Karyn Sproles, Carlow's dean of the College of Arts and Sciences; Anne Rashid, an assistant professor of English; Bill DeBernardi, an associate professor of art; Sylvia Rohr, an associate professor of art history; and George Phillips, an adjunct philosophy professor. There will also be theatrical interludes by Carlow University Theatre's Fly By Night Productions directed by Steve Fatla.
"One of the purposes of the event is to focus on the work of artists, writers and philosophers here at Carlow as they wrestle with the major questions of life and its themes within their separate disciplines," said Bill Stewart, assistant professor and chair of the philosophy department at Carlow. "I am looking forward to hearing their views on these issues of life and art and allowing the public to enjoy the work of Carlow scholars."
This event is sponsored by the philosophy, theater, English, and art departments at Carlow. It is free to the public and free parking is available in Lot C with a parking pass from Frances Warde Hall at Carlow. Lunch will be available for $5.25 per person
For more information please contact: Bill Stewart at, (412) 578-6370 or wmstewart@carlow.edu. To register for the event please visit: www.carlow.edu/eventscalendar/artandthought12.htm.
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About Carlow University
Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Carlow University was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1929. Offering both undergraduate and graduate programs, Carlow University is a comprehensive master's institution dedicated to learner-centered education at the collegiate levels and at the elementary school level in the Campus School of Carlow University.
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