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Oct 14, 2022 | | 0 Comments

The New Jersey Chapter’s board responded to the severe limitation imposed by the pandemic on in-person activities by turning to virtual outreach. Through a series of webinars, we explored topics of broad interest. Several speakers included trustees:
 
Trustees, 2022:
 
• Dr. Jennifer Chen reporting her latest research findings on Teacher Stress, Resilience and Thriving during the Covid 19 Pandemic
• Dr. Fiona Citkin discussing the Fulbright Effect on My Life
• Dr. John Specchio presenting the History and Evolution of Food Safety Regulation in the US
• Dr. Pat Hutchinson, welcoming viewers into her art studio with a brief sampling of her paintings and process
• Dr. Virgil Blanco, sharing memories of the Cuban Revolution
 
Outside experts, 2021:
 
• Dr. Paul Aronsohn, Ombudsman for Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities and Their Families 
• Mr. Daniel Watts, actor, dance, interdisciplinary artist and 2020 Tony Award nominee and Outer Critics Circle Award Winner for his portrayal of Ike Turner  in the hit Broadway musical TINA
 
Outside experts, 2022:
 
• Dr. Bruce E. Wexler, Chairman and Professor of the Department of Psychiatry at Yale University Medical School and author of a best-selling book, Brain  and Culture
• Mr. Rick Smith, president, owner, and founder of The Piano Exchange, a wide-ranging technologist, entrepreneur and collector who supplies pianos to  Broadway and other music venues.

Website restored

Oct 14, 2022 | | 0 Comments

We apologize for the outage, but as you can see, we are back, though not fully restored. We have begun to implement better localized maintenance rather than depending on Fulbright.  This includes managing backups, security, and anti-spam.  Hopefully we will do better after the next outage.

 

Save the date of June 24, a fundraiser for Fulbright-NJ Chapter, with Daniel J. Watts

Jun 9, 2021 | | 0 Comments

Registering: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-jersey-webinar-country-boy-with-daniel-j-watts-tickets-157864816917, donations only

You are invited to come watch the COUNTRY BOY

with Daniel J. Watts,

2020 Tony Award Nominee for his role as Ike Turner in the Broadway musical “Tina”

Live on June 24, 2021 at 7:30 pm, via Zoom

Daniel J. Watts is performing for the Fulbright-NJ fundraiser.

Born and raised in the Carolinas, Watts referring to himself as a “Country Boy” should need no further explanation. However, in a country where the term “All-American” symbolizes something quite different from him, Watts often finds himself feeling country-less. Through spoken word, storytelling, music and dance, Watts will cross-examine his observations and his experiences as a Black man to help shape an understanding of what it is like to grow up in a land where one’s roots are always up for question.

Daniel J. Watts is a NYC based multidisciplinary artist. A 2020 Tony Award nominee and Outer Critics Circle Award Winner for his portrayal of Ike Turner in the hit Broadway musical “TINA,” he has appeared in nine Broadway shows including “Hamilton,” “Memphis,” and “After Midnight.” He received the Barrymore Award (Peoples Light) and the LA Ovation Award (Geffen Playhouse) for best featured actor for his portrayal of Sammy Davis, Jr. in “Lights Out: Nat King Cole” opposite DulÈ Hill.  TV credits include Season 3 of “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”, Seasons 1 & 2 of “The Last OG”, “Blindspot”, & “Vinyl”.

“The Jam: Only Child,” his acclaimed homage to family in spoken word, comedy, music and dance, was a hit at the 2020 Public Theatre Under The Radar Festival and has also streamed as part of the Signature Theater (DC) 2020-2021 season.

See more on www.wattswords.com  IG/Twitter: @dwattswords  

Please do not forget to register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-jersey-webinar-country-boy-with-daniel-j-watts-tickets-157864816917