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Aug. 19, 2004

Noted Architect of Northup Hall First Speaker
of Trinity's 2004-05 Stieren Arts Enrichment Series

SAN ANTONIO - A nationally renowned architect, Robert A.M. Stern, the architect of Trinity University's Northrup Hall, will be the first speaker of the University's 2004-05 Stieren Arts Enrichment Series.  Mr. Stern will speak on the development and design of Northrup Hall at 3 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 16 in the Stieren Theater. Following his presentation, Mr. Stern will attend the formal dedication of the new building at 4:30 p.m.

Mr. Stern is the founder and senior partner in the firm of Robert A.M. Stern Architects of New York as well as a teacher and writer.  He is a fellow of the American Institute of Architects and received the AIA New York Chapter's Medal of Honor Award in 1984 and the Chapter's President's Award in 2001.  In addition, he is the dean of the Yale School of Architecture.

Mr. Stern has co-written a series of books on the development of New York City's architecture and urbanism. One of the books, New York 1930, was nominated for a National Book Award.  Mr. Stern was also the host of Pride of Place: Building the American Dream, an eight part, eight hour series which aired on PBS.

Other Stieren Series presentations for the academic year include: 

• Alfredo Cruz, jazz broadcaster/producer, "Where Has All the Jazz Gone? The Rise and Fall of Jazz on the American Air Waves," Wednesday, Oct. 27, at 7:30 p.m., Chapman Auditorium.
   
• James Warwick, theatre director, "Crossing the Atlantic: A Comparison of American Regional Theater to its European Counterpart," Sunday, Feb. 13, 2005, at 7 p.m., Stieren Theater.
   
• Alexander Nehamas, philosopher, "Art Beauty, and Understanding," Wednesday,      Feb. 23, 2005, at 7:30 p.m., Chapman Auditorium.
   
• Russell Banks, novelist and short story writer, "An Evening with Russell Banks: A Reading with Commentary," Tuesday, March 1, 2005, at 8 p.m., Stieren Theater.
   
• Bethany Rooney, television director, "Producing the Popular Arts: Directing Prime Time Television," Tuesday, April 5, 2005, at 7 p.m., Stieren Theater.
   
• Mel Chin, land artist, "Cross for the Unforgiven," Tuesday, April 12, 2005, at 7:30 p.m., Chapman Center's Great Hall.
   
• The Tallis Scholars, chamber choir, concert directed by Peter Phillips, founder, Wednesday, April 13, 2005, at 8 p.m., Margarite B. Parker Chapel.
   
• Ron Nelson, composer and conductor,
  • Panel Discussion: "Wind Bands: What is its Music and Who is its Audience?" Friday, April 29, 2005, at 3:30 p.m., Chapman Auditorium.            
  • Lecture: "Opening Gestures: The Creative Connection," Saturday, April 30, 2005, at 3 p.m. Stieren Theater.
  • Concert: The Trinity University Symphonic Wind Ensemble featuring the music of Ron Nelson, Sunday, May 1, 2005, at 3 p.m., Stieren Theater.

The Stieren Arts Enrichment Series hosts an array of leaders in the areas of art, music, drama, literature, communication, art history, and aesthetics to Trinity.  The series is made possible through an endowment created by Jane and the late Arthur Stieren of San Antonio.

The events are free and open to the public. For more information, call the Trinity public relations department at (210) 999-8406.

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