Tulane University

Meet the Man Who's Bringing The Dalai Lama To Town

Sharon Litwin — Thu, 16 May 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Most New Orleanians have probably heard that the Dalai Lama is in town this week. But perhaps you do not know of the work it took to bring the spiritual leader of 6 million Tibetan Buddhists to this city.

On this week's Notes from New Orleans, Sharon Litwin talks with Ronald Marks, the Tulane scholar who organized the visit.

Just What Are These Tibetan Monks Building?

Thomas Walsh — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:30:00 +0000

His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama is visiting New Orleans this weekend for a series of pubic speaking events. This past week a group of Tibetan monks gathered at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center to construct a mandala, which will be completed on Friday morning and then ceremonially deposited into the Mississippi River that afternoon.

Major Civil War Collection Now Permanent At Tulane Library

Eileen Fleming — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:00:00 +0000

A major collection of Civil War documents is now part of the permanent collection entrusted to Tulane University. The papers include those written by Confederate President Jefferson Davis as well as the diaries of soldiers.

Emerson String Quartet to Perform March 19 at Tulane

The Associated Press — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 18:16:45 +0000

The Emerson String Quartet will perform Tuesday, March 19 at Tulane University's Dixon Hall. The concert begins at 8 p.m., preceded by a free lecture at 7 p.m. by John Joyce of the Tulane music department.

The Grammy-winning quartet will perform chamber works by Hayden, Bartok and Schumann.

Letten Joining Tulane Law Staff

Eileen Fleming — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Former U.S. Attorney Jim Letten is preparing to re-enter the world of academics. He will become an assistant dean at Tulane Law School.

Longtime Tulane Art Professor Pat Trivigno Dead at 90

Jacqueline Bishop — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 19:39:43 +0000

Longtime Tulane art professor Pat Trivigno died January 30. He was 90.

Tulane Offering One-Day Workshop for Girls To Study Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

Eileen Fleming — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Tulane University is reaching out to girls attending middle school with an opportunity to focus on science, technology, engineering and math. Organizers hope a one-day workshop will pique their interest in subjects that have historically attracted more boys than girls.

The Superdome Through the Years

Jason Saul — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 19:31:03 +0000

The Superdome began as a public referendum in 1966, and shines today as New Orleans gets ready to celebrate Super Bowl XLVII.

Built atop the bulldozed Back o' Town neighborhood, the Superdome is the site of ecstasy and tragedy, of countless celebrations and memories, historical agonies and post-K clichés. The Dome is a temple to our Saints and our city, and — love it or hate it — you can't ignore it.

Tulane Establishing Confucius Institute

The Associated Press — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 18:34:49 +0000

Tulane University has signed an agreement with the Confucius Institute Headquarters of China to establish a Confucius Institute at Tulane University.

Tulane said in a news release Tuesday that the center will promote the study of Chinese culture and language.

EU Ambassador Visiting New Orleans

Eileen Fleming — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 13:00:00 +0000

The European Union’s ambassador to the United States will be speaking next week at Tulane University. His lecture will highlight how the EU is relevant to Louisiana and the United States.