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UVP Presents World Premiere of ‘Crow Requiem’ by Cauleen Smith
Urban Video Project (UVP) and parent organization Light Work will present the world premiere of “Crow Requiem,” a new video work by artist and filmmaker Cauleen Smith, from April 7-May 30. The exhibition will take place at UVP’s Everson venue,…
Because Social Security Is a Legacy for All Generations
A sign outside of Professor of Social Work Eric Kingson’s campus office reads, “Hands off our children & grandchildren’s Social Security,” which is one of several key messages found in the book he recently co-authored with attorney, author and long-time…
Chabad House Recognizes International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Tuesday, Jan. 27, is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. To commemorate this event, the Chabad House at Syracuse University will be showing the documentary “Auschwitz and the Allies” on at…
Maj. Gen. John Batiste Honors Veterans, Encourages Others to Commit to a Cause
Before his keynote address during the Veterans Day Ceremony, retired U.S. Army Maj. Gen. John Batiste called upon fellow veterans and their families to be recognized for their service. “You’re the heartbeat of America,” he said.
Oakleaf Presenting at EDUCAUSE Annual Conference
Megan Oakleaf, associate professor at the School of Information Studies, is hosting a featured session at the annual conference of EDUCAUSE this week. Her talk is titled “From Passive to Active: The Impact of Libraries and Librarians on Increasing Student…
Funk for a Cause to Benefit Karen Refugees Locally and Abroad
Students Darcy Cherlin and Alison Joy will hold a benefit concert and comedy improv show on Saturday, April 5, at 8 p.m. at Funk n’ Waffles, 727 S. Crouse Ave. Admission is $5. Those attending are asked to bring donations…
Carrie Mae Weems among Honorees of Congressional Black Caucus Foundation
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Inc. (CBCF) and the Congressional Black Caucus Spouses recognized the contributions of visual artist Carrie Mae Weems on Sept. 18, during the 17th Annual Celebration of Leadership in the Fine Arts at the National Museum…
Holocaust Survivor to Be Honored with Tolley Medal
Holocaust survivor Naomi Warren of Houston will be honored with the William Pearson Tolley Medal for Distinguished Leadership in Life Long Learning at a private gathering on April 7 at Syracuse University. Naomi Warren is the inspiration for the Syracuse…
Thinking through Foucault
Sunday, April 14, Peter Graham Room, Bird Library, 1-5 p.m. Ellen Armour (Vanderbilt University), “Regarding Photographs of Others: Abu Ghraib and Bio-Disciplinary Power” Nitzan Lebovic (Lehigh University), “Biopolitics on the Threshold: Living between German-Jewish Critique and Israeli Politics” Saeed Khan…
German Author and Scholar Present Joint Reading on Holocaust Memories in Literature March 6
Susanna Piontek and Guy Stern will examine translation and fictionalization of actual memories The literary representation of Holocaust memories will be the subject of a presentation by the husband-and-wife team of Susanna Piontek and Guy Stern in Syracuse University’s College…