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Two Former Slaves, Confederate Soldier Untangle Past in ‘The Whipping Man’
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,…
A Change in Weather
Artist and VPA Associate Professor Sam Van Aken was curious about the effects of weather on body and mind. So he is transforming the atmosphere inside the Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute’s (MWPAI) Museum of Art in Utica—at least for a little while.
Orange Circle Award Nominations
Nominations are now being accepted for the Orange Circle Award as part of Philanthropy Week. Nominations are due by Jan. 31. The Orange Circle Award honors individuals and groups who go above and beyond in their daily lives and who…
Syracuse University Joins Eduroam
Information Technology and Services (ITS) has completed the process of making Syracuse University a full-fledged peer in the eduroam network, a worldwide access service. SU students, faculty and staff can now use eduroam to securely and easily connect to the…
SU Nutrition Alumni to Help Students Build Professional Social Media Presence
The importance of a professional presence in social media for dietitians and other nutrition professionals will be the focus of an interactive presentation by Falk College nutrition alumni and registered dietitians Lauren Carey and Allison Marco. The event will be…
Light Work Calls for Entries in Grants in Photography Competition
Light Work has announced the 2014 Light Work Grants in Photography competition. Three $2,000 grants will be awarded to photographers who reside within an approximate 50-mile radius of Syracuse. Light Work began offering grants to central New York artists in…
Larry Wilmore of ‘The Daily Show’ to Visit Newhouse School Feb. 12
Comedian/writer/producer Larry Wilmore, “senior black correspondent” for the Emmy Award-winning “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart,” will visit the Newhouse School on Wednesday, Feb. 12, as part of the school’s Leaders in Communications 13th Annual Conversation on Race and Entertainment…
Carrier Dome Walking Program Update for January
Please be aware that the Carrier Dome will be closed to walkers on the following days in January: Jan. 10 Jan. 17 Jan. 23 Jan. 31 Contact Person: Mark Barbuto, mbarbuto@syr.edu
JAZZ@SITRUS Continues with Nancy Kelly
The third season of JAZZ@SITRUS in the Sheraton Syracuse University’s spectacular Sitrus Lounge continues with Nancy Kelly on Friday, Jan. 10. Other upcoming performers include Michael and Anjela Lynn on Jan. 24 and Joshua Breakstone on Feb. 7. The series…
Preparing New Teachers for the Common Core
The national Common Core initiative has brought challenges for both students and teachers—and for new teachers who faculty members in the School of Education must prepare for this shift in the national education landscape.