I think they'll let non-Columbia people in if you ask nicely. Also, if you have other NYC university IDs, they'll probably let you in without a special pass. My NYU ID worked, for example.
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From:"library" library@exchange.tc.columbia.edu Date:July 15, 2009 10:49:53 AM EDT Subject:Invitation: Pure Data Focus Group, with Natacha Diels, Tuesday, July 21, 4-6pm
The Gottesman Libraries invitesyou to attenda
Pure Data Workshop
Led by Natacha Diels, Flautist & Composer
Tuesday, July 21, 4:00 - 6:00 pm
The Gottesman Libraries Room 305 Teachers College,ColumbiaUniversity 525 West 120th Street
RSVP by Friday, July 17 tolibrary@tc.edu
Flautist and composerNatacha Dielswas born inLos Angelesin 1981 and spent most of her childhood inNew Mexico. She holds a BM in flute performance fromNew YorkUniversityand a MPS from the Interactive Telecommunications program atTischSchoolof the Arts,New YorkUniversity.
In 2002 Natacha founded the new music group Ensemble Pamplemousse (non-profit inc. 2004), with the purpose of commissioning and performing electroacoustic works for chamber ensemble. Natacha also performs in contemporary, classical, and improvised contexts, including such ensembles as On Stucture, Tall Brown Boots, and Red Light New Music. She has participated as performer and composer in new music and art festivals all over the world. Natacha is dedicated to helping others incorporate technology and music and has taught workshops at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago; the Montessori School of Raleigh; the Upper Catskill Community Center for the Arts; and Hartwick College. She is currently developing a Montessori program in contemporary music with Corinne Sigel.
This workshop is co-sponsored by the Gottesman Libraries and New Blankets, a non profit organization spear-headed byJoseph Dekenof theUniversityofCalifornia San Diegoto develop new collaborative technologies and innovative projects. For this workshop you may bring your own laptop and headphones, or use equipment provided by the Gottesman Libraries. Please note that seating is limited fifteen persons.
Individuals with disabilities are invited to request reasonable accommodations including, but not limited to sign language interpretation, Braille or large print materials, and a campus map of accessible features. Address these requests to the Office of Access and Services for Individuals with Disabilities at (212) 678-3689,keller@tc.edu, or Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services at (212) 678-3853 V/TTY,jaech@tc.edu.
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