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Award-winning novelist Zadie Smith to talk about writing in the 21st century in March 20 University Lectures presentation
Award-winning novelist Zadie Smith will speak about the point of writing in the 21st century—especially given social media and other influences—in the next University Lectures presentation at Syracuse University on Tuesday, March 20. Smith’s presentation, “Why Write?” will begin at…
Exhibition showcases award-winning work of designer Roy Wilson ‘70
Warehouse will show toy designs March 23-April 17
‘Atlas of New Librarianship’ wins ALA 2012 ‘Best Book in Library Literature’ award
The American Library Association has chosen a book written by School of Information Studies Professor R. David Lankes as its 2012 “Best Book in Library Literature.” Lankes’ “The Atlas of New Librarianship” was named winner of the annual American Library…
SU in the News: Wednesday, February 29
NPR’s All Things Considered features EBV, speaks with founder Mike Haynie of IVMF
Nationally Competitive Scholarships Committee helps students obtain coveted awards
Sarah Wendel ’11 has the job of her dreams thanks to the mentorship she received through Syracuse University’s Nationally Competitive Scholarships Committee (NCSC). Wendel, who graduated in May 2011 with a bachelor’s degree in biology and a minor in Chinese studies from…
Pulitzer-Prize winning columnist to present Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Public Affairs Lecture
Syracuse University’s 29th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Public Affairs Lecture will feature syndicated columnist Leonard Pitts Jr., of The Miami Herald, who won the 2004 Pulitzer Prize for commentary. Pitts will present “The Beloved Community” at 7 p.m….
‘The Lower Depths’: Provocative portrait of outcasts from master of Russian realism
A masterpiece of Russian realism, “The Lower Depths,” was Maxim Gorky’s first great play, and its premiere production in 1902 helped establish the reputation of the famed Moscow Art Theatre and its influential director, Constantine Stanislavsky. Presented by the Department…
Three renowned authors will be featured during Spring 2012 University Lectures
Jonathan Franzen kicks off series March 6 Jonathan Franzen, award-winning author of “The Corrections” and “Freedom,” will kick off the 2012 University Lectures series at Syracuse University on Tuesday, March 6. Franzen is the first in a trio of noted…
Volkswagens as metaphor for life
Christopher Boucher G’02 will read from ‘How to Keep your Volkswagen Alive’
Newhouse School symposium to examine media coverage of sports scandals
The daylong event will be held on campus Feb. 23 Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications will host a daylong symposium examining the media’s role in covering allegations of misconduct in college athletic programs. “When Games Turn Grim:…