News Release
September 2003
Bethlehem, Pa, Sept. 19—Moravian will celebrate 20 years of
the Cohen Arts and Lectures Series with a timely lecture by Thomas
L. Friedman, “The global economy and U.S. foreign policy,” on
Thursday, October 2, at 8 p.m. This 20th annual Cohen Arts and Lecture
Series program will be held in Johnston Hall at Moravian College, located
in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Friedman’s appearance marks the 20th anniversary
of the Cohen Arts and Lectures Series at Moravian College, which
has brought a diverse
group of speakers and performers to campus, including television journalist
David Brinkley; folk singer Burl Ives; scientist Carl Sagan; feminist
writer and lecturer Gloria Steinem; political analysts Andrea Mitchell,
David Gergen, and Tom Wicker; former president Jimmy Carter; pianist
Vladimir Feltsman, the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra, and the New York Philomusica
chamber ensemble; author Kurt Vonnegut; a political panel comprising
commentator Cokie Roberts, former New York governor Mario Cuomo, political
consultant James Carville, and former governor and presidential chief
of staff John Sununu; former ambassador Andrew Young; and environmental
activist Joseph P. Kennedy II, NBC News reporter Andrea Mitchell, and
best-selling author Anna Quindlen.
The Cohen Arts and Lectures Series at Moravian
College was established in 1984 through the generosity of Bertha
F. (Berte) Cohen ’37
and the late Bernard L. Cohen. The series represents a personal expression
of appreciation for their longtime association with the College and
the Bethlehem community. Bertha Cohen is a 1937 Moravian graduate and
a former member of the college’s board of trustees. Bernard Cohen
was a member of the Lehigh University class of 1936.
“Moravian College extends our most heartfelt gratitude to Berte
Cohen who has so generously supported this series,” said Ervin
J. Rokke, Moravian College president. “As a dedicated alumna,
an effective and committed trustee, and a most generous benefactress
Berte with her late husband Bernie has enriched our lives at Moravian
for more than half a century by making it possible for us to welcome
distinguished and inspiring figures to our campus.”
The proceeds of the Cohen Arts and Lectures Series support the Cohen
Arts and Lectures Scholarships which are awarded to high-achieving
full-time Moravian College seniors. Over 50 Moravian students have
benefited from the scholarships.
Recipients have demonstrated superior academic achievement and active
participation in college or community activities. Nominations for the
scholarships come from the director of financial aid, and selection
is made by the vice president for enrollment, the vice president for
institutional advancement, and the vice president for academic affairs
and dean of the faculty.
Tickets for the lecture are $10 and will be at the HUB desk in the
Haupert Union Building, located at the corner of Monocacy and West
Locust streets. Tickets may be purchased by phone during normal business
hours at (610) 610-625-7880. Proceeds from the performance benefit
the Moravian College Scholarship Fund.
Moravian College is a private, coeducational, selective liberal arts
college located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Tracing its founding to
1742, it is recognized as America's sixth-oldest college. For more
information call (610) 861-1491 or visit the web site at www.moravian.edu.
1984 Mark Russell
1985 David Brinkley
1985 Burl Ives
1986 Carl Sagan
1987 Gloria Steinem
1988 Political Analysts Mitchell, Gergen, Wicker
1989 Vladimir Feltsman
1990 Jimmy Carter
1991 The Tokyo Symphony Orchestra
1992 Kurt Vonnegut
1993 Mark Russell
1994 Cokie Roberts
1995 Mario Cuomo
1996 David Gergen
1997 New York Philomusica
1998 James Carville & John Sununu
1999 Andrew Young
2000 Joseph P. Kennedy II
2001 Andrea Mitchell
2002 Anna Quindlen
2003 Thomas L. Friedman
