The Remarque Institute is an institute at
New York University
New York University (NYU) is a private research university in New York City. Chartered in 1831 by the New York State Legislature, NYU was founded by a group of New Yorkers led by then-Secretary of the Treasury Albert Gallatin.
In 1832, the ...
which focuses its research on contemporary Europe. It was founded in 1995 by
Professor Tony R. Judt and is named after the German writer
Erich Maria Remarque
Erich Maria Remarque (, ; born Erich Paul Remark; 22 June 1898 – 25 September 1970) was a German-born novelist. His landmark novel '' All Quiet on the Western Front'' (1928), based on his experience in the Imperial German Army during Worl ...
, whose widow,
Paulette Goddard
Paulette Goddard (born Marion Levy; June 3, 1910 – April 23, 1990) was an American actress notable for her film career in the Golden Age of Hollywood.
Born in Manhattan and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, Goddard initially began her career a ...
, made a major donation to NYU. Its aims are "to support and promote the study and debate on Europe, and to encourage and facilitate communication between Americans and Europeans". Its current director is
Stefanos Geroulanos
Stephanos or Stefanos, in Greek , is a masculine given name derived from the Greek word (''stéphanos''), meaning "wreath, crown" and by extension "reward, honor, renown, fame", from the verb (''stéphein''), "to encircle, to wreathe". In Ancient ...
.
History and context
The Remarque Institute was established at New York University in 1995 under the direction of Tony Judt. It is named for the writer Erich Maria Remarque, whose widow
Paulette Goddard
Paulette Goddard (born Marion Levy; June 3, 1910 – April 23, 1990) was an American actress notable for her film career in the Golden Age of Hollywood.
Born in Manhattan and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, Goddard initially began her career a ...
made a major donation to the University.
Paulette Godard et Erich Maria Remarque
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Activities
The Remarque Institute organizes workshops, conferences and events to achieve its goals. Its various activities are organized by its academic team as well as by researchers and professors from the largest European and American universities.
References
New York University research institutes
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