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Glorious Storytelling in August Wilson’s Politically Potent, Humorous ‘Two Trains Running’
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.
Surveying Faculty and Staff for a Healthier Campus
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.
Falk College’s Department of Marriage and Family Therapy expands to Peck Hall
The Falk College’s Department of Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) and its Couple and Family Therapy Center have expanded their presence in the Syracuse community with a second location at 601 E. Genesee Street, which is known throughout the community as Peck Hall.
VPA’s Yvonne Buchanan shows work in Everson’s newly renovated video gallery
“Strange Tongue,” a video/sound installation by Yvonne Buchanan, associate professor of illustration in the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ (VPA) Department of Art, is on view at the Everson Museum of Art, 401 Harrison St., Syracuse, through March 31….
You’re Invited! MOOCs for the rest of us webinar
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…
iSchool to host NASA Space Apps Challenge event
The School of Information Studies (iSchool) has been selected to host an event as part of the International Space Apps Challenege, sponsored by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The Space Apps Challenge, entering its second year, will take place…
Orange After Dark launches spring lineup of late-night events
Orange After Dark is a series of late-night programs and events for Syracuse University students sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs. Orange After Dark events begin after 10 p.m. and serve as fun, creative and alternative programming that enhances…
Chancellor search committee members appointed
Search process to include website, surveys, and open forums to receive input and suggestions
Drones kick off new ‘Digital Edge Journalism’ seminar series
It sounds like fun and games, but the Newhouse School’s new “Digital Edge Journalism” seminar series will introduce journalism students to an important new tool for newsgathering: drones. Thanks to the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, which opens…
Director of Financial Aid announces retirement
SU Financial Aid director Kaye Devesty has announced her retirement, effective July 1. In an email to colleagues, associate vice president for enrollment management and director of scholarships and student aid Ryan Williams praised Devesty’ s long and influential SU…