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Save the Dates: Big Alumni Events Ahead

Monday, January 27, 2014, By News Staff

Syracuse University fans have some big weekends to look forward to next fall. First up is Coming Back Together (CBT), slated Sept. 18-21, a triennial event that will bring together African American and Latino alumni. From Oct. 9-12, the campus…

Arts & Culture

‘William Kentridge: Nose and Other Subjects’ Opens Jan. 30

Monday, January 27, 2014, By Syracuse University Art Museum

The Syracuse University Art Galleries presents “William Kentridge: Nose and Other Subjects,” an exhibition that celebrates recent work from the renowned South African artist. Including work that illustrates his signature style of utilizing linocut blocks printed on dictionary and encyclopedia…

Arts & Culture

Lennon Kicks Off Spring Raymond Carver Lecture Series

Monday, January 27, 2014, By Renée K. Gadoua

Fiction writer J. Robert Lennon kicks off the spring 2014 Raymond Carver Reading Series at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, in Gifford Auditorium. A question-and-answer session will precede the reading from 3:45-4:30 p.m. The event is free and open to…

Arts & Culture

‘Arts on Main: Contemporary Prints from South Africa’ Opens Jan. 30

Monday, January 27, 2014, By Syracuse University Art Museum

The Syracuse University Art Galleries presents “Arts on Main: Contemporary Prints from South Africa.” This exhibition features a selection of prints, drawings and works on paper made by emerging artists working at David Krut Projects in Johannesburg, South Africa. Eighteen…

Campus & Community

Nourishing Scholarship: 50 Years of the University Honors Program

Monday, January 27, 2014, By Kathleen Haley

Justin N. Elkhechen ’15 already has his plans in place for his senior honors capstone project on the migratory patterns of cancer and stem cells. His capstone and other opportunities through the University’s Honors Program has added layers of scholarship to his college career and that of thousands of others.

Campus & Community

Strategy Demands Mark Changes for Risk Management, Environmental Health and Safety Services

Monday, January 27, 2014, By Kathleen Haley

Strategic realignments for greater efficiencies and collaboration are being put in place in the cooperative areas of the Risk Management Department, Environmental Health and Safety Services Office and Emergency Management. The changes come at a time to consider work processes…

Arts & Culture

New VPA Gallery to Showcase Student, Faculty Work

Wednesday, January 22, 2014, By Erica Blust

The College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) has announced that it will open a new gallery to showcase the work of its students and faculty at 914 E. Genesee St., Syracuse. Scheduled to open in February, 914 Works will…

Campus & Community

Call for Proposals: Disability-Themed Comic Symposium: ‘Cripping’ the Comic Con 2014

Wednesday, January 22, 2014, By News Staff

Back again for its second year is the highly anticipated symposium “Cripping” the Comic Con. This year’s theme, “Take Away the Suit and What Are You?” provides participants with the opportunity to engage in a broad array of reflective discussions…

Arts & Culture

Ray Smith Symposium Focuses on Commodification, Aesthetics of South Asian Folk Art

Tuesday, January 21, 2014, By Rob Enslin

The commodification of South Asia folk art, including Mithila paintings by women from Northern India and parts of Nepal, is the focus of an upcoming Ray Smith Symposium.

Arts & Culture

Two Former Slaves, Confederate Soldier Untangle Past in ‘The Whipping Man’

Tuesday, January 21, 2014, By News Staff

Richmond, April, 1865. The Civil War has ended and Caleb DeLeon, a badly wounded Confederate soldier, stumbles into the ruin of what was once his home. His family has fled the city’s destruction, leaving two former slaves, Simon and John,…