The Association for Critical Theory (ACT)

Martin Beck Matuštík – Out of Silence: Repair Across Generations

ACT — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 01:46:25 +0000

Title: Martin Beck Matuštík – Out of Silence: Repair Across Generations
Location: CUNY Graduate Center, Room 5414
Description: Join us as ProfessorMartin Beck Matuštík reads from his new Memoir, as he reflects upon various philosophical, existential, and political themes, as seen from the perspective of a second generation Holocaust survivor. Dealing with issues of trans-generational memory, repair, and coming to terms with the past, this work promises to be of interest to many, in its exploration of themes that make us all human.
Start Time: 6:30
Date: 2013-05-13
End Time: 8:30

Film Screening – When Nietzsche Wept

ACT — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 01:45:12 +0000

Title: Film Screening – When Nietzsche Wept
Location: CUNY Graduate Center, Room C419
Description: Please join us for a screening of When Nietzsche Wept, a semi-historical independent film based on a novel by Irvin D. Yalom. The screening begins at 6:30pm, and will be followed by an informal discussion. Food and drink will be provide.
Start Time: 6:30
Date: 2011-11-20
End Time: 9:30

Martin Beck Matuštík – Out of Silence: Repair Across Generations

ACT — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 20:37:08 +0000

Join us as ProfessorMartin Beck Matuštík reads from his new Memoir, as he reflects upon various philosophical, existential, and political themes, as seen from the perspective of a second generation Holocaust survivor. Dealing with issues of trans-generational memory, repair, and coming to terms with the past, this work promises to be of interest to many, in its exploration of themes that make us all human.

Please see the full event flyer: here

Join us for the Theory Student Workshop

ACT — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 18:25:58 +0000

For students interested in majoring or minoring in political theory, please join us for the following event:

Theory Student Workshop
Friday, March 30th
5pm to 7pm, Thesis Room (5200.07)

Four level III theory students will discuss the route to the dissertation, passing exams, committee dynamics, academic strategies, the state of the theory program and more. Come, discuss and socialize! Refreshments provided by SPTSA, ACT, Joe Rollins!

View the flyer here.

Join us for a Film Screening: When Nietzsche Wept

ACT — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 20:31:45 +0000

Please join us for a screening of When Nietzsche Wept, a semi-historical independent film based on a novel by Irvin D. Yalom. The screening begins at 6:30pm, and will be followed by an informal discussion. Food and drink will be provide.

View the event flyer: here