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University celebrates Native Heritage Month

Tuesday, November 8, 2011, By News Staff

Syracuse University’s Office of Multicultural Affairs within the Division of Student Affairs hosts Native Heritage Month from Nov. 7-Dec. 2. From film screenings, to comedians, lectures, social dances and more, Native Heritage Month offers an array of cultural festivities that…

Introducing candidates for queen of 2011 Homecoming Court

Tuesday, November 8, 2011, By News Staff

The Homecoming Court Selection Committee has announced the 2011 Syracuse University Homecoming Court. This longstanding tradition is just one of many activities that takes place during SU’s annual Homecoming event, Orange Central. Voting for this year’s king and queen began…

Journalist Bob Herbert to talk about America’s current challenges in Nov. 15 University Lecture

Monday, November 7, 2011, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Award-winning journalist and author Bob Herbert will speak on the challenges facing modern-day America on Nov. 15 at Syracuse University in the final University Lecture of the fall 2011 semester. Herbert’s presentation, “Wounded Colossus,” will begin at 7:30 p.m. in…

Academy Award-winning sound designer Ben Burtt to speak in Syracuse

Friday, November 4, 2011, By News Staff

Ben Burtt, Academy-award winning sound designer, filmmaker, editor and writer, grew up in Syracuse and graduated from Nottingham High School. He is personally responsible for some of the most iconic sounds heard in films, such as R2-D2’s beeps and whistles in…

VPA students contribute to international cultural diplomacy program co-sponsored by U.S. Department of State

Wednesday, November 2, 2011, By Jamie Haft

This semester, 13 students from Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) are serving as research assistants to professional visual artists preparing for residencies abroad. Student participation is facilitated through this fall’s Arts and Cultural Diplomacy course taught…

Rising star guitarists Vardanyan, Fitzgerald to perform Nov. 4 at XL Projects

Monday, October 31, 2011, By Erica Blust

Rising star guitarists Gohar Vardanyan and Jon Fitzgerald will be featured in a concert presented by the Great Lakes Guitar Society (GLGS) on Friday, Nov. 4, at 7:30 p.m. at XL Projects, 307-313 S. Clinton St., Syracuse. Tickets for the…

Campus & Community

Orange Central office decorating contest!

Monday, October 24, 2011, By News Staff

Enter your office into the Office Decorating Contest to show your spirit for Orange Central!

Campus & Community

Orange Central Parade!

Monday, October 24, 2011, By News Staff

Come show your SU spirit and be eligible for prizes–March in the Orange Central Parade!

Arts & Culture

Dekaney named interim director of Center for Live Music in the 21st Century

Thursday, October 20, 2011, By Erica Blust

The Rose, Jules R. and Stanford S. Setnor School of Music in Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) has announced that Joshua Dekaney has been named interim director of the Setnor School’s new Center for Live Music…

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Women scientists to discuss ‘State of the Earth’ in Oct. 26 University Lecture

Friday, October 14, 2011, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Four eminent women scientists will discuss how individuals can work to reconcile the needs of people and the planet in the 21st century in the next University Lectures presentation on Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 7:30 p.m. in Syracuse University’s Hendricks…