NYU Abu Dhabi Lecture Series in New York City
This series is co-sponsored by the Academy of Arts and Sciences and the NY Chapter of the American Institute of Architects.
NYU Abu Dhabi joins a small number of complete universities developed in the 21st century. This series highlights the design of the new campuses and the underlying educational vision. It will culminate in a conference in Fall 2010 on 21st -century universities and their role in urban development, co-sponsored by NYUAD and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
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New Universities in Libya: 7th of October University at Bani Walid and Al Asmariya University, Zliten Campus
November 16, 2009 | 6:30 PM
Location: 19 Washington Square North
Roger Klein Design Principal, RMJM architects
Philippe Dordai Principal, RMJM architects
Neil MacFarquhar Journalist, The New York Times
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Vedanta University, Orissa India
December 14, 2009 | 6:30 PM
Location: 19 Washington Square North
Adam Gross Design Principal, Ayers Saint Gross
Pawan Agarwal Civil servant in the Indian Government and author of Indian Higher Education, Envisioning the Future
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King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
February 22, 2010 | 6:30 PM
Location: 19 Washington Square North
Monte Wilson Senior Vice President, HOK Planning
Bernard Haykel Professor of Near Eastern Studies, Princeton University
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The University of California at Merced, CA
April 19, 2010 | 6:30 PM
Location: 19 Washington Square North
Tom Lollini Associate Vice Chancellor, Physical Planning, Design, and Construction, University of California, Merced
Keith Alley Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost, University of California, Merced
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University of Singapore and Abu Dhabi University Education Park
April 26, 2010 | 6:30 PM
Location: 19 Washington Square North
Dennis Pieprz President, Sasaki Associates
Joshua Ka-Ho Mok Associate Vice President (External Relations); Dean, Faculty of Arts and Sciences and Co-Director, Centre for Governance and Citizenship, The Hong Kong Institute of Education

