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American Cultural Criticism: Educators, Intellectuals, Artists

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October 16, 2026
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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Maison Française - 515 West 116th Street New York, NY 10027

In recognition of Casey Nelson Blake's retirement, the Center for American Studies and the Department of History are hosting a day-long conference on October 16th, with presentations by his former students.

Conference Program

  • 9:00 AM: Coffee, light breakfast
  • 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM: "Public Intellectuals: Left, Right and Beyond"
  • 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM: "The Humanities and Civic Education"
  • 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch
  • 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM: Keynote by Richard Wrightman Fox: "I heard his voice before I saw his face: Casey Blake, Christopher Lasch, and Garry Wills"
  • 2:30 PM – 3:45 PM: "Cultural Criticism"
  • 4:15 PM – 5:30 PM: "The Arts and Public Life"
  • 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM: Reception
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