Brandeis Magazine

In February, director Joyce Chopra was celebrated by the Harvard Film Archive with a retrospective that showcased her films “Joyce at 34” (1972) and “Smooth Talk” (1985). Janet Krauss has had poems published in Amethyst Review, Cold Moon Journal, and “Connecticut Literary Anthology.” Her poem “Pastoral” was read by Will Duchon on his “Words and Music” radio program, her second poem to be aired there. This year, paintings by Diana Kurz have been shown in several New York City galleries, including El Barrio’s Artspace and treat gallery. To learn about future shows, visit www.dianakurz.com. Doris Marks writes, “My biggest achievement is still being alive and in fairly good condition. My biggest goal: Staying that way!” Helene Goldberg Spielman Torker writes, “The very special new joy in my life is a great-granddaughter. After three grandsons, whom I adore, a baby girl is an especially delicious gift. Feeling well, and grateful.” Moriel Weiselberg reports on a memoir she’s creating: “So far, I have written about my grandparents, my parents, my marriages, my oldest friends, my collections, a story I heard as a child that strongly affected me, how my parents picked my name, famous people I have known, and how I want to be remembered. This adventure has been rewarding beyond my expectations.”