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Guy Raffa

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Happy Birthday to Dante and Don

October 30, 2015 by Guy Raffa

The party for Dante’s 750th birthday was extensive — he was a Gemini (May 21 – June 21) born in 1265 — with nearly 200 events taking place in Italy and another 173 sponsored by Italian cultural centers around the world. Italian astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti kicked off the festivities by reciting the opening lines of […]

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Humanities Research

April 22, 2013 by Jessica Sinn Leave a Comment

What is the value of humanities research? Why is it a practical component of an undergraduate’s education? The answer is simple. Explorations into literature, philosophy, art, music and poetry teach us how to make sense out of a complex and interdependent world. Whether they’re deciphering ancient manuscripts, unraveling medieval mysteries, or reciting a Shakespeare play, […]

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