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SU Opera Theatre to present comic opera ‘Too Many Sopranos’ Jan. 25-27
The Syracuse University Opera Theatre will present Edwin Penhorwood’s comic opera “Too Many Sopranos” Jan. 25, 26 and 27 at 8 p.m. in the Rose and Jules R. Setnor Auditorium, Crouse College. The work parodies the over-the-top caricatures from various…
Stacey Keefe appointed executive director of RvD IDEA
Stacey Keefe has been appointed the executive director of the Raymond von Dran Innovation and Disruptive Entrepreneurship Accelerator (RvD IDEA). The RvD IDEA program promotes student startups at Syracuse University and includes the IDS minor and courses, the IDEA Student…
Shafer promoted to lead SU Football
Scott Shafer, who is recognized as one of the top defensive minds in college football, is taking the reins of Syracuse University’s football program as head coach.
La Casita hosts New York City-based performance artist
Cuban-American performance artist Carmelita Tropicana (a.k.a. Alina Troyana) will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, at La Casita Cultural Center, 109 Otisco St., Syracuse. The performance is free and open to the public. Troyana will present “Border Beasts: A…
Community Folk Art Center hosts Caribbean Cinematic Festival
Community Folk Art Center’s annual Caribbean Cinematic Festival (Feb. 6-10) will showcase films and performances that capture the spirit and cultural richness of the Caribbean islands. The five-day festival will highlight cultural contributions as well as address polarizing issues in…
SU’s new Mobile Device Security Standard
Security threats to mobile devices, including smartphones and tablets, are clearly on the rise. The frequency of mobile threats doubled between 2010 and 2011, says Symantec in its recently released annual Cybercrime Report. 35 percent of online adults worldwide have…
SU community members react to Connecticut shooting
In the wake of the terrible events that took place in Newtown, Conn., on Friday, Dec. 14, we asked some members of the Syracuse University community to give us their thoughts.
Central New York receives $93.8 million in regional economic development funding
The Central New York Regional Council (CNY-REDC), co-chaired by SU Chancellor and President Nancy Cantor, was awarded $93.8 million dollars and was named a top performer among New York’s 10 regional councils today by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. A centerpiece of…
A vote for Syracuse Poster Project—and local artists and poets
In 1992, the City of Syracuse received a federal grant for downtown renovations that included the installation of large-scale poster kiosks. Syracuse resident Jim Emmons, like many others, was excited about the prospect of having quality art in downtown, but was disappointed to find out-of-date event posters, if anything at all, inside the displays.
SU among first in nation to issue new Financial Aid Shopping Sheet to accepted students
High school students applying early decision to Syracuse University will be among the first in the nation to receive a new Financial Aid Shopping Sheet designed to help students and families better understand their costs before making a final decision on where to enroll.