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Exploring the History of Sport

Monday, June 24, 2013, By Kathleen Haley

Stories of triumph over the human condition, cultural expressions and longstanding traditions are the basis of what makes sport relatable, entertaining and at times emotional. Michael Veley, director of the Department of Sport Management in the Falk College, and Professor of Practice Dennis Deninger wanted students to gain that deeper understanding.

Film Students to Study with Famed Directors at International Filmmaking Academy Inaugural Program

Thursday, June 20, 2013, By Erica Blust

Tian Guan and JuneKyu Park (Q), second-year graduate students in the film program of the Department of Transmedia in the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA), have been selected to participate in the inaugural year of the International Filmmaking…

Media, Law & Policy

Television Reporter Edward Hotaling ’59 Dies

Monday, June 17, 2013, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Edward Hotaling ’59, a legendary television reporter whose research in 2000 uncovered the use of slave labor in building the White House and Capitol building, died June 3 in Staten Island. He was 75. Hotaling’s discovery led to a Congressional…

Photo Gallery: CCJI in Atlanta

Tuesday, June 4, 2013, By Keith Kobland

Before they begin the effort to uncover the truth about race-related crimes that may have taken place half a century ago, students involved in Syracuse University’s Cold Case Justice Initiative took part in an orientation session held in Atlanta. There…

Veterans

Veterans Jobs Event Thursday at Goldstein Student Center

Tuesday, June 4, 2013, By News Staff

Syracuse University’s Office of Human Resources is partnering with Easter Seals and Fedcap, a nonprofit agency that helps people overcome barriers to employment, to connect veterans with local employers at a campus event Thursday, June 6, at the Goldstein Student…

Winners of 2013 On My Own Time Exhibition Announced

Friday, May 17, 2013, By News Staff

Syracuse University faculty and staff were honored for their artistic contributions at the closing reception of the On My Own Time (OMOT) exhibition on May 15 at Hendricks Chapel. Judges from Syracuse University and a panel of professional artists from…

Arts & Culture

‘Common Ground’ Documentary Screening on May 22

Tuesday, May 14, 2013, By News Staff

Arts Emerging project builds bridges among students from local high schools Over the past five months 112 Syracuse-area high school students were given video cameras and one assignment: to film their everyday lives. Students from Fayetteville-Manlius High School, Fowler High…

Arts & Culture

VPA Alumna, Husband Establish $2M Endowed Chair of Design Leadership

Tuesday, May 14, 2013, By Erica Blust

James Fathers named inaugural chair The College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) has announced the creation of the Iris Magidson Endowed Chair of Design Leadership in its Department of Design. The chair was established through a $2 million commitment…

Commencement Speech by New York Times Columnist Nicholas Kristof

Sunday, May 12, 2013, By News Staff

Now, I hope that you students now appreciate that ancient wisdom “the tassel is worth the hassle.” It sounds a little better in Latin, but you get the idea. And a special congratulations to all you moms out there, Happy Mother’s Day!

Arts & Culture

‘An Iliad’: Powerful Adaptation of an Ancient Tale

Thursday, May 9, 2013, By News Staff

One of the world’s oldest stories comes to life from the point of view of a single poet in “An Iliad,” directed by Penny Metropulos at Syracuse Stage.