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BBI helps support new Global Universal Design Commission; SU’s Peter Blanck named chairman of board
Jaime Winne Alvarez315-443-3784 Peter Blanck, University Professor and chair of the Burton Blatt Institute at Syracuse University (BBI), has been named chairman of the board of directors for the new Global Universal Design Commission Inc. (GUDC). The commission, a nonprofit…
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…
Choreographer Christal Brown to teach and perform at Community Folk Art Center
Sara Miller(315) 443-9038 Christal Brown, artistic director of the New York City-based dance company INSPIRIT, will offer a series of master classes to middle school dancers in the Kuumba Project at the Community Folk Art Center (CFAC), Wednesday through Friday,…
Syracuse University’s top performers linked by study abroad
Daeya Malboeuf315 443 2007 Is there a link between study abroad and high academic achievement? At Syracuse University, the answer is a resounding yes. Each year, up to 12 academically outstanding graduating seniors are selected as University Scholars by a…
Commencement 2008 — SU’s 154th Commencement exercises May 11
Sara Miller315 443 9038 In its 154th Commencement, Syracuse University will celebrate the graduation of 2,739 bachelor’s, 1,652 master’s and 115 doctoral degree candidates. In addition, six associate’s degrees and 124 certificates of advanced study will be awarded. The SUNY…
VPA’s Setnor School of Music presents Graduate Composers Concert featuring Billy Joel Fellows in New York City May 4
VPA’s Setnor School of Music presents Graduate Composers Concert featuring Billy Joel Fellows in New York City May 4 April 22, 2008Erica Blustesblust@syr.edu The Rose, Jules R. and Stanford S. Setnor School of Music in the College of Visual and…
Black Box Players to present ‘Women and Wallace’ April 25-May 4
Black Box Players to present ‘Women and Wallace’ April 25-May 4April 22, 2008Patrick Finlonstagepr@syr.edu The Black Box Players concludes its 22nd season at Syracuse University with Jonathan Marc Sherman’s “Women and Wallace.” The show opens on Friday, April 25, and…
Syracuse Stage presents world’s longest-running musical, ‘The Fantasticks’; cast features SU Drama student
Syracuse Stage presents world’s longest-running musical, ‘The Fantasticks’; cast features SU Drama studentApril 22, 2008Patrick Finlonstagepr@syr.edu This week, Syracuse Stage opens “The Fantasticks,” the world’s longest-running musical (more than 17,000 performances Off-Broadway), directed by Peter Amster with musical direction by…
Director of non-partisan think tank to speak April 23 on reforming New York courts as part of IJPM lecture series
Director of non-partisan think tank to speak April 23 on reforming New York courts as part of IJPM lecture seriesApril 16, 2008Jaime Winne Alvarezjlwinne@syr.edu Dirk Olin, executive director of the Institute for Judicial Studies, will speak on Wednesday, April 23,…
Newhouse School announces finalists in second annual Mirror Awards competition
Newhouse School announces finalists in second annual Mirror Awards competitionApril 15, 2008Wendy S. Loughlinwsloughl@syr.edu Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications today announced 22 finalists in five categories in the second annual Mirror Awards competition honoring excellence in media…