Williamsburg Circle of International Arts and Letters
In 2012 Nii created The Williamsburg Circle of International Arts and letters, a program of the Williamsburg Art & Historical Center (WAH Center). The Circle serves as a hub for discussion of new ideas about diverse subject matters. It is especially keen to point up intersections in areas of study that on first glance appear to be contradictory, especially in the areas of art and literature. Outstanding members include Arthur Danto, Terrance Lindall and others who are the foremost of their kind in scholarship in the 21st century. The chairman is Dr. Robert J. Wickenheiser, 19th President of St. Bonaventure University and creator of the most comprehensive John Milton collection the the world, now at the University of South Carolina.
'The response:'
Dear Ms. Nii,
Thank you for your email about the Williamsburg Art & Historical Center’s new humanities initiative, the Williamsburg Circle of Arts and Letters. I am always delighted to learn of an organization devoted to the humanities, and I wish you all the best with this exciting endeavor.Sincerely, Drew Faust, President of Harvard University
"The circle reminds me of the Round Table, the WAH Center Camelot Castle, and the members Knights\Ladies...our quests to explore and challenge the the intellectual and artistic landscape unfolding like a self-weaving tapestry in our brave new century. I love your mission statement and your idea of a circle of diverse minds, talents, and perspectives to accomplish your mission is perfect. Will you consider creating\commissioning a round table for the group? -I guess you know who would be Arthur and Guinevere..." John Geraghty
"I'm honored to be asked to join your group, and delighted to accept. Thank you for the offer and please keep me posted on events, especially those that I can pass along to my students and Whitmaniacs... "Congrats on your many successful projects! Here's to a new year of beautiful art and great company," Professor Karen Karbiener
You have put together a very fine board of representatives for your Williamsburg Circle of Arts and Literature. I admire your hard work in establishing an important network of outstanding professionals in a community, which has historical importance in the arts, literature, and humanities. It is time that you receive recognition for all your amazing efforts. Sending all best wishes Sincerely, Robert C. Morgan
I can't be there, but best of good fortune. Professor Martin Kemp, Oxford
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