An homage to Paolo Cherchi, University of Chicago presented by NYU Department of Italian Studies andThe Colloquium in the Humanities, in collaboration with Columbia University, Department of Italian; Cuny Graduate Center, Hunter College;Stony Brook University, Department of European Languages, Literatures, and Cultures with Maria Luisa Ardizzone, New York University - Monica Calabritto, CUNY, the Graduate Center and Hunter College - Paolo Fasoli, Hunter College and the Graduate Center, CUNY - 
The Euro-Mediterranean migrant crisis prompted by the turmoil in North Africa and the Middle East continues to be discussed with increasing frequency in the media as well as in public debates, featuring experts from diverse backgrounds. Still, among the various perspectives presented, the Italian one has not been as central as its crucial role in the arrivals of both economic migrants and political refugees would warrant. The event features a film screening of "Like the Weight of Water" followed by a Q&A with Director Andrea Segre.
The Euro-Mediterranean migrant crisis prompted by the turmoil in North Africa and the Middle East continues to be discussed with increasing frequency in the media as well as in public debates, featuring experts from diverse backgrounds.
Waverly Project is proud to present Italian violinist, violist and viola d'amore virtuoso Marco Fusi as part of their visiting artist series. Waverly Project is an experimental music organization established by graduate student composers from the music department and Graduate School of Arts and Science at New York University. It aims to present exciting new music from outside of New York City, and to forge new, international links among a generation of emerging musicians.
