dante s inferno a series of talks with author & historian
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OCTOBER 2019 Vol. 10, Issue 10
The University Club of Albany
Foundation, with the support of
Humanities New York, is pleased
to present a four-part series of talks
on Dante’s Inferno with author
and historian Giacomo Calabria
beginning Thursday, October 17.
Inferno is the first part of Italian
writer Dante Alighieri's 14th-
century epic poem Divine Comedy,
followed by Purgatorio and Para-
diso. The Inferno tells the story of
Dante’s journey through Hell,
guided by the Roman poet Virgil.
Hell is depicted as nine concentric
circles of torment located within
the Earth. As an allegory, the Di-
vine Comedy represents the jour-
ney of the soul toward God, with
the Inferno describing the recogni-
tion and rejection of sin.
This series invites participants to
examine, discuss and enjoy one of
the most influential works ever
written. Attendees will read the
poem as a group, discuss its deeper
meanings and symbolism, view
illustrations to appreciate its histo-
ry, and use examples from contem-
porary literature, film, history and
pop culture to better understand
Dante’s writing today.
The program will run as follows:
• October 17: Introduction:
Dante’s Life and World
• October 31: The Incontinent:
Paolo and Francesca, Farinata
and Cavalcanti
• November 21: The Violent/
Fraudulent: Geography of Hell,
the Afterlife
• December 5: The Fraudulent:
The Malebolge, Traitors, Satan
Cost for participation in this event
is $12 per session, or $40 for all
four. RSVP online or call 518-463-
1151 to reserve your seat.
Dante’s Inferno:
A Series of Talks with Author & Historian Giacomo Calabria Starts Thursday, Oct. 17 – 6:00 p.m.
This spring, Giacomo Calabria presented a 4-part discussion of The Black Death, also with support from New York Humanities.
UNIVERSITY CLUB NEWS
2nd Thursdays - Next Up 11/14
Thursday, October 10 5:30 reception / 6:00 p.m. talk
New Windows
on the Universe
Join Dr. Vivek Jain of U Albany for the second in a series of 3 science discussions called Quantum Café. A networking reception at 5:30 includes light fare and cash bar, discussion at 6 and Q&A to fol-low. Explore some of the unan-swered questions that are being answered - and raised - by new tools we're using to explore our universe. In the last few decades, we have started observing the universe with space-based telescopes and satellites, detectors in the ocean or buried in the ice at the South Pole, new kinds of earth-based detectors, using microwaves, neutrinos, anti-matter, gravita-tional waves, etc. This talk will review some of these exciting new developments. Quantum Café talks are present-ed by the University Club of Albany Foundation with promo-tional support from the Dudley Observatory at miSci. Suggested donation $5. Please RSVP at 518-463-1151 or [email protected]
Harry’s NY Bar Night Friday, October 11
6:00 to 7:30 p.m. - $20
Harry’s New York Bar in Paris was acquired
by former American star jockey Tod Sloan in
1911, who convered it from a bistro and
renamed it the “New York Bar.” He
deconstructed and shipped an entire bar from
Manhattan to 5, Rue Daunou and hired a
Scotsman to run it, Harry MacElhone. Guest bartender Dan Pearson will
mix up three of the bar’s signature cocktails and light fare will feature
snacks from their menu. Reservations required!
MORE SPECIAL EVENTS
Welcome New Members!
Thomas Ruller, New York State Archivist
A graduate of SUNY Albany (BA
History, MLS Information Ser-vices) Tom has been employed by New York’s State Education De-
partment for 20 years.
Mary Blais, Career Center Manager,
NYS Department of Labor
Mary has a BS in Education from SUNY Cortland and a MS/CAS in Counseling Psychology from
SUNY Albany.
A Message from a Loved One who has Passed Away Saturday, October 19 ~ 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. If you have ever wondered what your loved one was doing in Heaven or even what Heaven is like, you have come to the right place! As a psychic medium, Jason has had conversations daily with those in spirit and has literally given hundreds of readings. “Through my conversations and visions, I have learned some in-credible secrets about Heaven and the afterlife.” Jason is a certified psychic medium and intuitive consultant as well as an empath and healer. His purpose is to help heal and guide with love and light. He was certified at the holistic studies institute in Albany, NY lead by Stephen Robinson, president and founder of HSI and is one of the top ten Psychic’s in the tri-state area. You're invited to a special evening with Psychic Medium Jason Bowers. $35 dollars includes a drink ticket (beer or wine) and heavy snacks. 5:30 reception, 6 -7:30 readings contacting your loved ones. Jason does not guarantee that someone may come through so you can reach out to him privately and he will give you a private reading.
Fall Harvest Party Thursday, October 24
5:30 ~ 7:30 p.m.
Join your fellow members
as we welcome new members
of the U Club family.
Members are also encouraged to
invite prospects —
it’s a great time to join!
Mingle, meet and catch up with
old friends and new.
Enjoy fun Fall Harvest treats
made by executive chef Maxie
and special seasonal cocktails.
You might even win one of the
great giveaways!
Please RSVP!
Author Paul Rosolie Tuesday, October 22
5:30 p.m. Reception 6 p.m. Talk & Book Signing
Co-Sponsored by
NYS Writers Institute
Join us as Amazon naturalist and explorer Paul Rosolie discusses and signs copies of his new nov-el, The Girl and the Tiger. Isha is a girl who loves animals but struggles in the confines of school. When she is sent away to live with her grandparents on the Indian countryside, she discovers a sacred grove where a young Bengal tiger has taken refuge. Isha knows that the ever-shrinking forests of India mean there are few places left for a tiger to hide. When the local vil-lagers also discover the tiger, Isha finds herself embroiled in a life or death cultural controversy.in a gripping story of determination, discovery, and coming of age.
University Club
Board of Directors
2019-2020
OFFICERS
Bob Sheehan: President Jim Davies: Vice President Teresa Casey: Secretary Jeff Hill: Treasurer Amy Hines Kramer: Past President
DIRECTORS
Rob Crudden Jason DiNovi Dave Hochfelder Geoffrey Hoderath Nate Maloney Dan Pearson Chuck Seifert Damon Stewart
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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Lunch/Dinner
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Lunch/Dinner
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Lunch/Dinner MacTrump Launch
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
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Lunch Artist Opening
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
5 Carmie Hope
SCORE!
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Club Closed
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Lunch/Dinner Quantum Café
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
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Lunch Harry’s NY Bar Night
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
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Club Closed
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Lunch/Dinner Dante’s Inferno
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
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Lunch
19 Jason Bowers
Psychic Medium
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
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Club Closed
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Lunch/Dinner
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Lunch/Dinner Girl & Tiger
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
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Lunch/Dinner Head Shot HH
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
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Lunch/Dinner Fall Harvest Party
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
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Club Closed
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Lunch/Dinner Dante’s Inferno
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
October 2019
As a reminder, the Grille Room is routinely open Monday-Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for lunch, dinner, and happy hour. On Fridays the Grille Room is open for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Grille Room may be open at other times for special events. The Clubhouse is open all day Monday through Friday if you want to come by and work, relax, or socialize.
Save the dateS!
Book your
holiday Party
today!
111th Annual Duck Dinner
Thursday, November 7 Cocktails 6 p.m./ Dinner 7 p.m.
$50 per person
Coming Soon!
Comedy Night featuring Shawn Gillie and Friends
Murder Mystery Dinner Theater
Member Appreciation
Holiday Brunch