New York Institute for the Humanities

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The New York Institute for the Humanities is an academic support organization of New York University . It was founded in 1976 by Richard Sennett and colleagues to promote the exchange of ideas between academics, cultural workers and the general public. The NYIH continuously organizes public seminars as well as working meetings for its current approximately 220 fellows .

history

The best time of the institute was the first decade. It had its own annual budget of one million dollars, largely funded by foundations. Big names from members such as Susan Sontag and lectures there characterized a lively forum for intellectuals. Guest contributions came from "Perestroika Eastern Europe" and around the world.

Due to the decline in charisma and innovation, the initial impetus was partially lost. An internal feud broke out in 1996, which split the membership into two factions and subsequently resulted in some bloodletting of departing members. In 2001 the annual budget was only one sixth of the original. They were looking for a president who could lead the institute back on an upward path.

A number of organizations with similar content, including the New York Public Library's Center for Scholars and Writers, the Center for the Humanities at the City University of New York's Graduate Center, and the International Center for Advanced Studies at NYU, were pioneered by the NYIH mentally enabled and inspired. A former vice president created a virtual clone of NYIH at the University of Southern California.

New York University gave NYIH an operating cost budget of $ 80,000 in 2001, according to the New York Times, as well as three offices on campus. Most NYIH events still take place in halls and facilities on campus. Seminars, conferences, discussions, readings and performances organized by the NYIH are offered. Many of the events are free of charge.

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ New York Times, April 3, 1987: NYU Names Director Of Humanities Institute
  2. ↑ a b c d e New York Times of January 13, 2001: Headhunting For a Thinker And a Buzz
  3. ↑ http://nyih.as.nyu.edu/page/events

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