The Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C., has sent copies of the First Folio on the road to a number of U.S. cities in commemoration of the 400th anniversary of the playwright’s death. But members of the Carnegie Mellon community in Pittsburgh only have to travel as far as Posner Center to see the rare book.
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I am continuously shocked and astonished by the amount of opportunities Carnegie Mellon provides for it's student. What other university ships in ancient documents and gives a series of relevant classes and workshops about them to better entertain, prepare and educate its students. I think the importance of outside learning is a keystone part of the Carnegie Mellon community. Yes, we are geniuses inside the classroom, lab and studio, but we are also doing something that most college students don't always do: striving for education in all facets at all times. Carnegie Mellon students are never satisfied by the information they are given. We are constantly striving for more ways to learn and apply our knowledge whether that be through extra classes, internships or research. I appreciate that CMU value's this in their students and pushes us to achieve that higher level of learning by providing us with rich educational opportunities.
This is such a cool opportunity! I think that it is amazing that Carnegie Mellon was able to get a copy of the First Folio, providing an opportunity to us as students to see a real artifact from the time of Shakespeare. This will benefit all different kinds of students at CMU, not just English and Drama majors, as it connects us to works of art that are usually harder to connect to. I think that this really shows how CMU is dedicating itself to the arts. Sure, the folio was donated, but CMU didn’t have to put it on display or make it such an event. It’s great that CMU is having different workshops and conversations that incorporate different areas throughout the school. I will definitely put this on my calendar to see the folio and hopefully attend one of the workshops! I am particularly interested in the calligraphy workshop, it seems very interesting and unique.
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