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Arts & Culture

‘Rotimi Fani-Kayode (1955-1989)’ Exhibition Opens Feb. 8 at Palitz Gallery

Thursday, January 28, 2016, By Scott McDowell

“Rotimi Fani-Kayode (1955-1989)” is a solo retrospective of the work of this seminal and highly influential figure in 1980s black British and African contemporary art. Although his career was cut short by his untimely death at the age of 34,…

Arts & Culture

Caribbean Cinematic Festival Explores Film, Culture of Caribbean Diaspora

Thursday, January 28, 2016, By News Staff

Community Folk Art Center’s annual Caribbean Cinematic Festival (CCF), to be held Feb. 4-7, will showcase films and performances capturing the spirit and cultural richness of the Caribbean. The four-day festival will highlight cultural contributions as well as address polarizing…

Campus & Community

Faculty to Select Slate of Candidates for Provost’s Advisory Committee on Promotion and Tenure

Thursday, January 28, 2016, By Carol Boll

The Syracuse University Senate this week launched an online election to select candidates across the schools and colleges to serve on a new Provost’s Advisory Committee on Promotion and Tenure. Electronic ballots were sent Tuesday to all eligible voters—tenured and…

International Business Times

Nickelodeon Dives Into the Super Bowl

Wednesday, January 27, 2016, By Sawyer Kamman

Ahead of this year’s Super Bowl, the kid’s television network Nickelodeon is making strides to get in on the action of the NFL’s biggest game. In surplus to additional programming, the station will also air the NFL FLAG Championships, the…

Campus & Community

Screening of Climate Change Documentary ‘This Changes Everything’

Wednesday, January 27, 2016, By News Staff

The Sustainability Division and the Students of Sustainability will sponsor a free screening of the environmental documentary “This Changes Everything” on Wednesday, Feb. 3, at 7 p.m. in Watson Theater. The climate film is narrated and inspired by the international…

Arts & Culture

University Singers to Compete in Bulgaria, Perform in New York City

Wednesday, January 27, 2016, By Erica Blust

The Syracuse University Singers, the most select choral ensemble at the University, will travel to Varna, Bulgaria, May 12-15 to compete in the European Grand Prix, a prestigious international choral competition. Only six choirs in the world are invited to…

Arts & Culture

Humanities Center Announces Ambitious Spring Lineup

Tuesday, January 26, 2016, By Rob Enslin

The Syracuse University Humanities Center, based in the College of Arts and Sciences, announces its most ambitious spring lineup to date, supporting more than 30 events and activities taking place between Jan. 29 and April 20. Click here for the…

Arts & Culture

Reception for Artist Julie Pratt’s Exhibit: ‘Full Disclosure’

Tuesday, January 26, 2016, By Kristina Starowitz

Join us for a reception to celebrate the work of artist, Julie Pratt Thursday, Jan. 28, from 3-5 p.m. at Syracuse Stage. Light refreshments will be served. Pratt’s larger-than-life artwork focuses on themes of gender identity, unconventional beauty and personal…

Campus & Community

SOULscape Weekend Retreat Supports Students in Finding Meaning, Purpose

Tuesday, January 26, 2016, By Shannon Andre

A SOULscape Weekend Getaway, sponsored by the Office of Health Promotion and Hendricks Chapel, will take place Feb. 27-28, at the Minnowbrook Conference Center in Blue Mountain Lake. Based on the popular campus conversation series Soulful Sit-Downs, SOULscape welcomes students…

STEM

Semaan Selected for Junior Faculty Research Award

Monday, January 25, 2016, By J.D. Ross

School of Information Studies (iSchool) Assistant Professor Bryan Semaan has been recognized with the Robert Benjamin Junior Faculty Research Award. This award was established by iSchool Professor Emeritus Robert Benjamin to recognize outstanding research by a junior faculty member. It provides…