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Chicana Novelist Helena María Viramontes to Give Public Reading Feb. 20

Friday, February 15, 2013, By Rob Enslin

Cornell author known for gritty portrayal of Latina/o culture Helena María Viramontes, professor of English at Cornell University, will read from her acclaimed novel, “Their Dogs Came with Them” (Atria Books, 2007), Wednesday, Feb. 20, at 1 p.m. in Heroy…

Palitz Gallery Presents 40 Artists/40 Years Opening Feb. 18

Friday, February 15, 2013, By Scott McDowell

The Palitz Gallery at Lubin House has announced its latest exhibition, “40 Artists/40 Years,” which spotlights the photography of the Light Work Collection in Syracuse, now celebrating its 40th Anniversary. “40 Artists/40 Years” features a selection of photographs from the…

Students Invited to Creatively Collaborate in Studio C

Thursday, February 14, 2013, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Students from all majors who are interested in civic engagement and social entrepreneurship are invited to creative gatherings to help generate ideas and teams for the social/nonprofit sector. Studio C, a place to collaborate, create and change, will host “Pizza,…

LGBT Rights Director for Human Rights Watch to Speak at SU Feb. 25

Thursday, February 14, 2013, By Rob Enslin

Graeme Reid will address U.N. Human Rights Council’s controversial “traditional values” resolution The controversial resolution on “traditional values,” adopted by the United Nations Human Rights Council last fall, will be the focus of a major discussion in the College of…

SU Among 17 Academic Institutions Invited to Create International Filmmaking Academy in Italy

Thursday, February 14, 2013, By Erica Blust

VPA’s Owen Shapiro appointed vice president The College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) was among 17 international academic institutions invited to create an international filmmaking academy in Bologna, Italy. Representatives from the academic institutions met in December at the…

Lessons from Sandy: Are We Ready for More Climate Disruption?

Wednesday, February 13, 2013, By News Staff

Superstorm Sandy brought us face to face with the realities of a changing climate. Many in the University community had family or friends who felt the storm’s devastating impact, and before long, all of us will feel the effects of severe weather, sea level rise and a warming planet.

After 42 Years of Service, Peter Webber, Director of Auxiliary Services Announces Retirement; Successor Named

Wednesday, February 13, 2013, By News Staff

SU Director of Auxiliary Services Peter Webber has announced his retirement from Syracuse University, effective June 30, after 42 years of service. Auxiliary Services includes Food Services; Housing, Meal Plan, and ID Card Services; University Bookstore; Housing and Food Services…

Actor, Comedian Seth Meyers to Perform Stand-up Comedy at SU March 27

Tuesday, February 12, 2013, By News Staff

University Union will present “A Night of Comedy with Seth Meyers.” Meyers will be performing stand-up comedy in Goldstein Auditorium on March 27, with doors to open at 7:30 p.m. Meyers is most recognized as the sole “Weekend Update” anchor…

Jukebox the Ghost to Headline University Union’s Bandersnatch Music Series

Tuesday, February 12, 2013, By News Staff

Pop-rock band Jukebox the Ghost will headline University Union’s second Bandersnatch show of the semester in Schine Underground on Tuesday, March 19. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m., with music to follow at 8 p.m. An opening act will be…

Arts & Culture

Razor-Sharp Wit in ‘Top Girls’ Examines Costs of Success

Tuesday, February 12, 2013, By News Staff

A skeptical and comic look at the role of women in contemporary society, “Top Girls” flashes with Caryl Churchill’s razor-sharp wit and ingenious theatricality. Set in the early days of Margaret Thatcher’s England, the play follows two sisters: hard-nosed, successful…