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NYU Steinhardt Symposium

September 18, 2024 Eisner & Lubin Auditorium, 60 Washington Square South, New York

A full-day symposium featuring examples of research and practice that support social connection throughout New York City and beyond.

The NYU Steinhardt Symposium on the Art and Science of Social Connection was a full-day event that featured examples of research and practice that supported social connection throughout New York City and beyond. The day included opening remarks from world-renowned soprano and WHO Arts & Health Ambassador, Renée Fleming, a roundtable discussion featuring NEA Chair, Dr. Maria Rosario Jackson, and a keynote speech from Dr. Jeremy Nobel. As the author of Project UnLonely, Dr. Nobel unpacked our personal and shared experiences of loneliness to discover its roots and to show how we could take steps to find comfort and connection through opportunities for creative expression.

Learn more about the event speakers and program.

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