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University Lectures series welcomes biologist, biomimicry expert Janine Benyus on March 3

Wednesday, February 25, 2009, By News Staff

Kelly Homan Rodoski(315) 443-3784 Natural sciences writer and innovation consultant Janine Benyus envisions solar cells that mimic leaves, agriculture that models a prairie, and businesses that run like redwood forests. These kinds of sustainable solutions, created by emulating nature’s designs…

Mellon CNY Humanities Corridor examines role of visual arts during quest for Indian independence, March 27 at Syracuse University

Friday, February 20, 2009, By News Staff

Mellon CNY Humanities Corridor examines role of visual arts during quest for Indian independence, March 27 at Syracuse UniversityFebruary 20, 2009Rob Enslinrmenslin@syr.edu Visual depiction of the quest for Indian independence is the subject of a lecture by international film scholar…

Shen Wei, artistic director of the New York-based Shen Wei Dance Arts and contributor to the Olympics Opening Ceremonies in Beijing, will speak in Feb. 26 University Lectures presentation

Friday, February 20, 2009, By News Staff

Shen Wei, artistic director of the New York-based Shen Wei Dance Arts and contributor to the Olympics Opening Ceremonies in Beijing, will speak in Feb. 26 University Lectures presentationFebruary 20, 2009Kelly Homan Rodoskikahoman@syr.edu On Feb. 24, world-renowned dancer and choreographer…

VPA to open gallery Feb. 28 with Ludwig Stein’s ‘Selections’

Wednesday, February 18, 2009, By News Staff

VPA to open gallery Feb. 28 with Ludwig Stein’s ‘Selections’February 18, 2009Erica Blustesblust@syr.edu Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) will celebrate the opening of a new venue in downtown Syracuse with an inaugural exhibition by one of…

SU sponsors new ‘HIV/AIDS & the Queer Community’ series

Monday, February 16, 2009, By News Staff

Amit Taneja(315) 443-3983 Syracuse University has created a new program series, “HIV/AIDS & the Queer Community,” designed to educate all members of the SU community about the history and current issues around HIV/AIDS. The series commenced in January, continued with…

Syracuse University sponsors new ‘HIV/AIDS & the Queer Community’ series

Monday, February 16, 2009, By News Staff

Syracuse University sponsors new ‘HIV/AIDS & the Queer Community’ seriesFebruary 16, 2009Amit Tanejalgbt@syr.edu Syracuse University has created a new program series, “HIV/AIDS & the Queer Community,” designed to educate all members of the SU community about the history and current…

Shen Wei, contributor to the 2008 Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremonies, to be in residence at SU

Thursday, February 12, 2009, By News Staff

Kelly Homan Rodoski(315) 443-3784 In 1995, 26-year-old dancer and choreographer Shen Wei emigrated from his native China to the United States. That year, he presented his work at the prestigious American Dance Festival; an international audience immediately took notice. More…

Shen Wei, artistic director of New York-based Shen Wei Dance Arts and contributor to the 2008 Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremonies, to be in residence at Syracuse University beginning Feb. 24

Thursday, February 12, 2009, By News Staff

Shen Wei, artistic director of New York-based Shen Wei Dance Arts and contributor to the 2008 Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremonies, to be in residence at Syracuse University beginning Feb. 24February 12, 2009Kelly Homan Rodoskikahoman@syr.edu In 1995, 26-year-old dancer and choreographer…

Community Folk Art Center seeks teaching artists

Wednesday, February 11, 2009, By News Staff

Community Folk Art Center seeks teaching artistsFebruary 11, 2009Cjala Surratt The Community Folk Art Center (CFAC) invites all teaching artists to share their knowledge and expertise as part of the Say Yes to Education after-school program. CFAC seeks teaching artists…

Five to be honored with Chancellor’s Citations Feb. 12

Monday, February 9, 2009, By News Staff

Jemeli Tanui(315) 443-5172 Five Syracuse University faculty and staff members will receive Chancellor’s Citations for Excellence at an awards ceremony in their honor Thursday, Feb. 12, at 5:30 p.m. at the Martin J. Whitman School of Management building. The event…