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SU to Present ‘The Subject Is Lava’ MOOC Starting April 7

Monday, March 17, 2014, By News Staff

This spring, Earth sciences professor Jeff Karson and assistant professor of sculpture Robert Wysocki are bringing their popular Syracuse Lava Project to the world in “The Subject Is Lava,” a massive open online course (MOOC). The course begins April 7,…

Diane Ravitch to Give University Lecture April 1; Advance Registration Requested

Wednesday, March 12, 2014, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Education advocate Diane Ravitch will speak on “The Death and Life of the Great American School System” on Tuesday, April 1, at 7:30 p.m. in Hendricks Chapel as part of the University Lectures series. This lecture is expected to attract…

New Living SU Website Connects Students to Campus Life

Tuesday, March 4, 2014, By News Staff

The Division of Student Affairs has recently launched a new and improved website to better help students connect to the programs, services, opportunities and events supported by the 20-plus offices within the organization. LivingSU.syr.edu is the pulse of campus life…

Mayfest to Feature A$AP Ferg, araabMUZIK and Joywave; Tickets Now on Sale

Thursday, February 27, 2014, By News Staff

Rapper A$AP Ferg will headline University Union’s annual Mayfest on April 25 in Walnut Park. DJ araabMUZIK will perform as direct support and indie pop band Joywave will open. Mayfest will start at 1 p.m. and lead into Block Party…

VPA Launches M.F.A. in Collaborative Design

Thursday, February 27, 2014, By Erica Blust

The Department of Design in the College of Visual and Performing Arts has launched a master of fine arts (M.F.A.) degree program in collaborative design. The two-year, 60-credit program engages students in collaborative practice within a dynamic, multi-disciplinary studio environment…

Zedd, 2 Chainz to Perform at Block Party 2014

Tuesday, February 25, 2014, By News Staff

University Union is bringing Zedd to headline, along with 2 Chainz, at Block Party in the Carrier Dome on Friday, April 25. The evening concert will begin at 7 p.m. and doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Grammy Award-winning artist…

Setnor Welcomes Students from Japan’s Senzoku Gakuen College of Music

Tuesday, February 25, 2014, By Erica Blust

A group of students from Japan’s Senzoku Gakuen College of Music are in Syracuse for a week of collaborative music-making at the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ Rose, Jules R. and Stanford S. Setnor School of Music. The 23…

Arts & Culture

In Class: RAE 400—VPA Course Offers Insight into The Beatles

Friday, February 21, 2014, By Keith Kobland

If you hear the sounds of the Beatles coming from a College of Visual and Performing Arts classroom, there’s a good chance VPA Professor of Practice David Rezak is involved. His RAE 400 course offers insight into the early days…

Campus & Community

Student Submissions Sought for University Union-Sponsored Film Festival

Monday, February 17, 2014, By Cyndi Moritz

University Union has announced its first Syracuse University Film Festival on April 4-6. Student submissions will be accepted through March 9 in four categories: trailers, animation, music videos and short films. All submissions should be sent to uufilmsubmissions@gmail.com. Winners will…

Arts & Culture

La Casita Presents Música del Corazón to Celebrate Launch of New Program

Wednesday, February 12, 2014, By Sarah Scalese

The La Casita Cultural Center, Symphoria and Signature Music, are partnering up to present “Música del Corazón,” or “Music of the Heart,” a string quartet recital featuring classical compositions, rhythms and melodies of Latin America. The event, scheduled for Friday,…