Joshua Redman Awarded 2008 Harvard Arts Medal

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Congratulations to Joshua Redman, who was awarded the 2008 Harvard Arts Medal at a ceremony last Thursday evening at the New College Theatre in Cambridge. The Medal honors a distinguished Harvard graduate or faculty member who has achieved excellence in the arts and made a contribution to education or the public good. Redman is the 14th Harvard Arts Medal recipient. Previous honorees include John Adams, Peter Sellars, Yo-Yo Ma, John Harbison, and John Updike.

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Congratulations to Joshua Redman, who was awarded the 2008 Harvard Arts Medal at a ceremony last Thursday evening at the New College Theatre in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The Medal honors a distinguished Harvard graduate or faculty member who has achieved excellence in the arts and made a contribution to education or the public good. Redman is the 14th Harvard Arts Medal recipient. Previous honorees include John Adams, Peter Sellars, Yo-Yo Ma, John Harbison, and John Updike.

Harvard's president, Drew Gilpin Faust, presented Redman with the award, followed by a conversation with the musician moderated by actor John Lithgow. The ceremony helped kick off the Arts First 2008 weekend of arts events at Harvard. For more information, visit news.harvard.edu.

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  • Sunday, May 4, 2008
    Joshua Redman Awarded 2008 Harvard Arts Medal
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    Congratulations to Joshua Redman, who was awarded the 2008 Harvard Arts Medal at a ceremony last Thursday evening at the New College Theatre in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The Medal honors a distinguished Harvard graduate or faculty member who has achieved excellence in the arts and made a contribution to education or the public good. Redman is the 14th Harvard Arts Medal recipient. Previous honorees include John Adams, Peter Sellars, Yo-Yo Ma, John Harbison, and John Updike.

    Harvard's president, Drew Gilpin Faust, presented Redman with the award, followed by a conversation with the musician moderated by actor John Lithgow. The ceremony helped kick off the Arts First 2008 weekend of arts events at Harvard. For more information, visit news.harvard.edu.

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