Albert Gallatin Lecture Series
Theater Without BordersAbout the Series
In keeping with its academic mission, which is firmly rooted in the idea that knowledge and understanding grow through conversation and collaboration, the Gallatin School is pleased to present the Albert Gallatin Lectures at NYU. The series, which had its inaugural presentation in the spring of 2006, brings a variety of notable figures from the worlds of politics, the arts, business, and academia to the University to discuss contemporary issues with students, faculty, alumni, and members of the wider community.
The Lectures are made possible through the support of an anonymous donor. As former Interim Dean Ali Mirsepassi noted at the inaugural Lecture, “We strongly encourage dialogue and inquiry in all of our courses and through our faculty advising system, but the lecture series will give us an opportunity to extend our intellectual conversations to the larger Gallatin and NYU communities. I am so thankful that we received such a generous donation to launch this endeavor.”
Spring 2009 Lecture:
“Why Quality Journalism Matters” with Jill Abramson
On Tuesday, February 10 at the Jerry H. Labowitz Theatre for the Performing Arts Jill Abramson discussed why rigorous reporting is crucial to the maintenance of an informed, civil society, and how The New York Times has adapted and maintained its standards in a rapidly changing industry.
Presented by the Albert Gallatin Lectures Student Committee.
Jill Abramson is Managing Editor of The New York Times. Until 2003 she served as Washington bureau chief. She joined the newspaper in 1997. Previously, she was an editor and investigative reporter at The Wall Street Journal. She is a graduate of Harvard College and co-author of two books, Strange Justice: The Selling of Clarence Thomas and Where They Are Now.
