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Arts & Culture

914Works to Exhibit Scenic Models by SU Drama

Monday, February 17, 2014, By Erica Blust

An exhibition of scenic models from the Department of Drama (SU Drama) in the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) will serve as the inaugural show at 914Works, VPA’s new space at 914 E. Genesee St., Syracuse.

Arts & Culture

‘Speed-the-Plow’ Examines Loyalty and Ambition Feb. 21-March 2

Friday, February 14, 2014, By News Staff

Tony Award-nominated “Speed-the-Plow” is a biting satire of Hollywood. Charlie Fox has a terrific vehicle for a currently hot client. Bringing the script to his friend Bobby Gould, the newly appointed head of production at a major studio, both see…

Health & Society

National Institute of Health Awards SU Psychologist $2 Million Grant

Friday, February 14, 2014, By Sarah Scalese

The statistics are staggering and the impact on children and their families can be overwhelming. But, one psychologist in The College of Arts and Sciences is preparing to embark on a significant research project that may generate insights that will…

Arts & Culture

Behind the Stage at Syracuse Stage

Wednesday, February 12, 2014, By Keith Kobland

Randy Steffen is an instructor at the College of Visual and Performing Arts. His primary duties take place outside the classroom and behind the curtain at Syracuse Stage, where he serves as technical director. Steffen gives us a behind-the-scenes look…

Campus & Community

The Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process: More of the Same or is there Reason for Hope?

Wednesday, February 12, 2014, By News Staff

LIME: An Israeli Palestinian Dialogue group is bringing Gershon Baskin to lecture on the current Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process. Baskin is a leading authority on Jewish-Arab relations. He served as co-director and founder of the Israel/Palestine Center for Research and Information…

Arts & Culture

Filmmaker Kiarostami to Hold Residency in VPA

Wednesday, February 12, 2014, By Erica Blust

Iranian filmmaker, photographer, video artist and poet Abbas Kiarostami will be in residence at SU for two weeks this spring as the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ (VPA) 2014 Sandra Kahn Alpert Visiting Artist. In late March, Kiarostami will…

Media, Law & Policy

‘Remembering Marty Glickman’ Chronicles Newhouse Event Honoring Sportscaster

Wednesday, February 12, 2014, By Wendy S. Loughlin

The Newhouse School hosted sports media and entertainment industry elites in New York City last summer as they gathered to celebrate the launch of the Newhouse Sports Media Center and to fete NBC sportscaster and Newhouse alumnus Bob Costas ’74…

Health & Society

Best-Selling Author, Eating Behaviors Expert Brian Wansink to Lecture Feb. 26

Tuesday, February 11, 2014, By Michele Barrett

The Nutrition Education Promotion Association (NEPA) in the Falk College’s Department of Public Health, Food Studies and Nutrition will host Brian Wansink, Feb. 26 in 001 Life Sciences Building at 7 p.m. The community is invited to attend this free…

Health & Society

Falk Student Connects Fans with the Big Game

Monday, February 10, 2014, By Kathleen Haley

It took about three hours for the Seahawks to take down the Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII. The experience for Steven Kozar ’14, who spent his senior capstone as an intern with the NY/NJ Super Bowl Host Committee, will last a lifetime.

STEM

Physicist’s Proposal in Quantum Computing Receives $2.25 Million in Funding

Monday, February 10, 2014, By Sarah Scalese

“The Big Bang Theory” is one of television’s most popular shows, but if you’re interested in physics, cutting-edge research and high IQs, you need to look no further than the Department of Physics in The College of Arts and Sciences….