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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…

Newhouse Grad Student Gets Chance to Intern for Charles Barkley

Tuesday, February 12, 2013, By News Staff

It took over 20 years, but this year, Alison Chaney, a graduate public relations student at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, learned that even the craziest dreams come true. A longtime basketball player and huge fan of the…

A Bold Vision for a New York City Waterfront

Monday, February 11, 2013, By Kathleen Haley

The East River Esplanade in Manhattan is a narrow, deteriorating pedestrian walkway, marked with sinkholes and neglected open spaces. School of Architecture student Joseph Wood G’14 saw potential in the site’s striking riverfront views and land-water connections.

Innovative, Energetic Dolce Flutes to Perform Feb. 17

Wednesday, February 6, 2013, By Erica Blust

Dolce Flutes, a professional flute quartet dedicated to energetic and innovative performances, will present a recital on Sunday, Feb. 17, at 5 p.m. in the Rose and Jules R. Setnor Auditorium, Crouse College. The recital is free and open to…

Arts & Culture

Glorious Storytelling in August Wilson’s Politically Potent, Humorous ‘Two Trains Running’

Thursday, January 24, 2013, By News Staff

In “Two Trains Running,” an optimistic ex-con enters the insular confines of Memphis Lee’s diner and awakens a cast of older and skeptical characters to the possibilities of a new era. Set in the turbulence of 1969, a time much like today, “Two Trains Running” is one of the most humorous and politically potent of Wilson’s 20th-Century Cycle plays.

Campus & Community

Surveying Faculty and Staff for a Healthier Campus

Wednesday, January 23, 2013, By Kathleen Haley

Susan Furtney, who heads the University Wellness Initiative, wants faculty and staff members to envision what a dynamic, accessible network of health and wellness programs on campus would look like. Healthy cooking classes, a South Campus trail system and access to onsite cholesterol checks—or other possibilities to be suggested by the campus community—are some options to think about.

Campus & Community

You’re Invited! MOOCs for the rest of us webinar

Friday, January 18, 2013, By News Staff

Massive open online courses (MOOCs) have become the talk of academe, with many colleges and universities debating whether they should start them or join one of the consortia offering the courses. But what of colleges that don’t plan to offer…

Arts & Culture

VPA alumnus Bryan Buckley ’85 receives Academy Award nomination for short film

Friday, January 11, 2013, By Erica Blust

College of Visual and Performing Arts alumnus and award-winning commercial and film director Bryan Buckley ’85 was among the nominees announced Thursday, Jan. 10, for the 85th Academy Awards. Buckley directed the short film “Asad,” which was nominated in the…

Media, Law & Policy

Maxwell undergrads hold reception to award $5,000 grant

Tuesday, December 4, 2012, By News Staff

Students in the Maxwell School’s public affairs program’s “Philanthropy and You” class will host a reception on Wednesday, Dec. 5, to announce the name of a local nonprofit that will be awarded a $5,000 grant by the class; 25 organizations…

A view of the U.S. presidential elections from abroad

Tuesday, November 6, 2012, By Kathleen Haley

Students studying abroad have viewed the U.S. presidential campaign and election process from the unique perspective of living it in international cities.