School of Liberal Arts October 15 Newsletter

Susan and Henry Livingston Establish Gift
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Susan and Henry Livingston provide transformative endowment for Political Science at  Tulane

Livingston Family Gift Establishes Endowed Chair in Political Science

Thanks to a generous gift from Susan and Henry Livingston, the School of Liberal Arts has established the Livingston Family Chair in Political Science, with renowned scholar and Political Science Chair and Professor Martin K. Dimitrov named as its inaugural holder. This transformative endowment will advance cutting-edge research and teaching in international relations and comparative politics, solidifying Tulane’s academic leadership.


Honoring the Past, Driving the Future

Tulane University freshman, Cameron Brown

Tulane Showcased in NOLA Film Festival

As a freshman, Cameron Brown wondered if he could achieve his filmmaking goals at Tulane. This month, he will compete in an Oscar-qualifying festival.

Roman grave marker

Ancient Discovery in Local Backyard

When Daniella Santoro (SLA ’21) uncovered a mysterious piece of Ancient Rome, she turned to Classical Studies Professor Susann Lusnia to find its place in history.

Gabrielle Garcia Steib’s, New Orleans is the Spiritual Border to the Caribbean”

Alumna Exhibits at MoMA

Gabrielle Garcia Steib’s multimedia installation, “New Orleans is the Spiritual Border to the Caribbean,” tells the story of her family’s move, as political refugees in the 1950s, from Nicaragua and Mexico to New Orleans.

School of Liberal Arts Tailgate tent revelers

Huddle with SLA at Homecoming

From tailgating and art demos to open houses and free swag, we can’t wait for Wave Weekend ’25! Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@TulaneLiberalArts) for updates and sneak peeks.


Upcoming Featured Event

Musicians provide live musical accompaniment silent films

Silent Film Screening with Live Musical Accompaniment

The Department of French & Italian is pleased to present a special event featuring internationally renowned musicians Donald Sosin (piano), Joanna Seaton (voice), and Alicia Svigals (violin), who specialize in live accompaniment for silent cinema. Join us for this unique opportunity to experience short films and excerpts from feature-length classics of the silent era, highlighting three distinct traditions of French, Italian, and German-Jewish culture.

Saturday, October 25
5:00 pm
Dixon Annex Recital Hall
RSVP


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