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Getting into Character with Soprano Katie Weiser

Monday, December 1, 2014, By Kathleen Haley

While performing her favorite aria, Bellini’s “Oh quante volte,” Katie Weiser G’15 becomes the heroine, Guilietta, with all the anguish and fervor of a tragic love. “I want the audience to feel what my character is experiencing, and that is the reason why I sing.”

Campus & Community

Shop and Eat Local this Month … and Support the United Way

Monday, December 1, 2014, By News Staff

J. Michael Shoes, Manny’s and Varsity Pizza are partnering with the employees of Syracuse University to raise funds for the United Way of Central New York this month. Through Dec. 19, the merchants will ask patrons to donate to the…

Symposium on Indigenous Perspectives to Take Place Thursday, Friday

Monday, December 1, 2014, By News Staff

Syracuse Symposium™ 2014: Perspective will close with a collaborative symposium, “Indigenous Perspectives on Museums and Cultural Centers” on Thursday, Dec. 4, and Friday, Dec. 5, to discuss how to effectively communicate an indigenous perspective on the history of museums as…

Novelist Ruth Ozeki Closes Out Semester’s Carver Reading Series

Monday, December 1, 2014, By Renée K. Gadoua

Novelist Ruth Ozeki will conclude Syracuse University’s Fall 2014 Raymond Carver Reading Series with a reading Wednesday, Dec. 3, in Gifford Auditorium. A question-and-answer session is from 3:45-4:30 p.m., followed by the reading. The event is free and open to…

Billy Joel to Perform at Carrier Dome on March 20

Monday, December 1, 2014, By Keith Kobland

A familiar face, a man who is always in a New York state of mind, will be performing at the Carrier Dome. Concert promoter AEG Live announced that Billy Joel will appear for his seventh concert at the Dome.

Campus & Community

Shaped Clay Society Mug Sale to Be Held Dec. 3-5

Monday, December 1, 2014, By Erica Blust

The Shaped Clay Society in the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) will host its annual mug sale Dec. 3-5 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in the first-floor galleria of the Dorothea Ilgen Shaffer Art Building. The Shaped Clay Society…

Faculty, Alumni to Be Recognized at CNY Book Awards Dec. 4

Monday, December 1, 2014, By Rob Enslin

Syracuse University faculty and alumni are among the finalists for the 2014 CNY Book Awards, organized and presented by the Downtown Writers Center (DWC) of the YMCA Arts Branch. The annual event, which showcases regional poetry, fiction and nonfiction, returns…

University to Hold Monthly Budget Meetings with Student Government Organizations

Monday, December 1, 2014, By News Staff

In an effort to increase transparency and improve communications about the operations of the University, senior administrators and student leaders from the undergraduate and graduate student associations will hold monthly meetings to enhance students’ understanding of the University’s budget process….

Chemistry Swap Inspired by Fast Forward Initiative

Monday, December 1, 2014, By Keith Kobland

Three drawers filled with glass tubes, which are no longer used in courses, just sit in storage. Gary Bonomo believes those old tubes can have a new life, along with other pieces of lab equipment that are in storage or classroom drawers.

Campus & Community

University College Marketing Department Wins Gold at National Marketing Conference

Monday, November 24, 2014, By Eileen Jevis

University College (UC) of Syracuse University won gold at the 2014 University Continuing Education Association Marketing and Publications Awards Competition. The awards recognize the best marketing practices and promotional pieces in the field of professional, continuing and online education. UC’s…