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Syracuse Stage announces cast of ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,’ commits to complete August Wilson’s 10-play chronic
Patrick Farrell443-2636 “August is unquestionably a hero of contemporary American theatre,” says Bond. “It gives me great pleasure to begin directing at Syracuse Stage with the play that launched Wilson’s outstanding career, and in the upcoming years I will make…
Syracuse Stage announces cast of ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,’ commits to complete August Wilson’s 10-play chronicle of African American life in 20th century
Syracuse Stage announces cast of ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,’ commits to complete August Wilson’s 10-play chronicle of African American life in 20th centuryJuly 29, 2008Patrick Finlonstagepr@syr.edu Syracuse Stage recently announced the cast of August Wilson’s “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” which…
RLA to launch new master’s program to train teachers of English language learners
Patrick Farrell The Department of Reading and Language Arts in Syracuse University’s School of Education this fall will launch a new master’s degree teacher preparation program in Teaching English Language Learners (TELL). The program is a 30-credit course of study…
Horace Smith concludes decades-long SU career dedicated to creating opportunity in higher education
Kevin Morrow(315) 443-3784 Horace H. Smith retired at the end of June as associate vice president for undergraduate studies at Syracuse University, concluding a 32-year SU career in which he played a central role in planning and implementing student retention…
‘The Express’ to have gala premiere Sept. 12 at historic Landmark Theatre in Syracuse
Kevin C. Quinn(315) 443-8338 Syracuse University and Universal Pictures have announced that the movie premiere of “The Express” will take place on Friday, Sept. 12, in Syracuse. The film chronicles the life and legacy of Ernie Davis, the first African…
Syracuse religion, philosophy professor wins book-of-the-year award
Rob Enslin315 443 3403 John D. Caputo, the Thomas J. Watson Professor of Religion and Humanities and professor of philosophy at Syracuse University, is the recipient of a prestigious ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year Award. Caputo’s book, “What Would…
Tim Russert to be honored posthumously by Syracuse University’s Newhouse School
Wendy S. Loughlin315 443 2785 Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications expresses its sympathy at the unexpected death of journalist Tim Russert. “We were shocked and saddened to learn of his passing,” says Newhouse Dean David M. Rubin….
SU Department of Public Safety’s ‘Beards for Food’ program raises money for Food Bank
Josh Blair315 443 8328 Members of the Syracuse University Department of Public Safety (DPS), in conjunction with the SPFPA Union, of which DPS officers are members, have kicked off the second annual “Beards for Food” program, a fundraising effort for…
Professor Emeritus Stewart Thau dies after brief illness at age 69
SU News Services315) 443-3784 Professor Emeritus Stewart Thau, who retired from Syracuse University in 2006 after 40 years of service, died May 13 following a brief illness. He was 69 years old. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, May…
Syracuse University, Dana Foundation team up for conversation about teen brain May 27 in Washington, D.C.
Rob Enslin(315) 443 3403 The College of Arts and Sciences at Syracuse University and The Dana Foundation are presenting a panel discussion on the teen brain as part of the successful “Speaking of Science” series on Tuesday, May 27, in…