A one-night-only virtual celebration of the legacy, mission, and spirit of The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art aims to raise funds in support of this venerable NYC institution of higher education and civic engagement. The Concert for Cooper live-streams on Wednesday, August 12, 7:30–8:30 PM EDT. The event is free.
The star-filled cast includes concert features appearances by \ renowned actors from theater, television, and film—winners of Golden Globe, Tony, Emmy, Obie and Drama Desk awards, plus a roster of musicians and alumni guests. Among them are Kathleen Chalfant, Margaret Cho, AAlan Cummings, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Tracey Ullman, Alfre Woodard, Ben Folds, Bobby Canavale and more.
The Cooper Union is a top-ranked, independent college in New York City’s East Village where socially engaged, high-achieving students from all walks of life study in its schools of architecture, art and engineering. Access to education, without the financial burden of tuition, has been a legacy since 1859, when founder and philanthropist Peter Cooper established the institution as a free center of learning and a destination for meaningful civic engagement.
While 50% tuition began in 2014, scholarships currently cover, on average, 77% of student tuition. Funds raised will help us get back to full-tuition scholarships for all.
Since 1858, The Great Hall of The Cooper Union has stood as a bastion of free speech and a witness to the flow of American history and ideas. It remains a destination for all those interested in serious discussion and debate of the vital issues of the day. The Great Hall and its “who’s who” of historic orators also provide an inspiring foundation for our students to hone their crafts through the lens of civic engagement and activism.
Register for this free event here.
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