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SU philosopher Laurence Thomas to be feted in daylong symposium Sept. 21

Thursday, September 8, 2011, By Rob Enslin

A symposium honoring Laurence Thomas, internationally renowned philosopher in Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences, is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 21, from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. in The Killian Room (500) of the Hall of Languages. The event includes remarks…

Arts & Culture

2011 SyrFilmFest plans preview at Genesee Grande Hotel

Friday, September 2, 2011, By News Staff

The eighth annual Syracuse International Film Festival will take place Oct. 13-16, and festival organizers have planned an “Italian Appertivo” to preview the festival for the community and press. The “Italian Appertivo” will be held on Thursday, Sept. 22, from…

Arts & Culture

Andrew Mellon Foundation commits $1 million for Phase II of CNY Humanities Corridor

Monday, August 29, 2011, By News Staff

The Central New York Humanities Corridor—an interdisciplinary partnership among Syracuse University, Cornell University and the University of Rochester focused on enhancing scholarship in the humanities—has received a second award from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation in the amount of $1…

Arts & Culture

Human Rights Film Festival brings compelling new films to Syracuse Sept. 15-17

Thursday, August 25, 2011, By News Staff

Members of the Syracuse University and Central New York communities will have an opportunity to view award-winning films from around the world during “Illuminating Oppression: 9th Annual Human Rights Film Festival,” Thursday, Sept. 15, through Saturday, Sept. 17. This three-day…

Arts & Culture

2011 Syracuse Symposium examines many facets of ‘Identity’

Wednesday, August 24, 2011, By Rob Enslin

“Identity” is the theme of the 2011 Syracuse Symposium, an annual intellectual and artistic festival on the Syracuse University campus. This fall’s festival encompasses six lectures, including one by best-selling author/philosopher Kwame Anthony Appiah; four performances and readings, including the…

Arts & Culture

Pulse announces 2011-2012 season

Monday, August 22, 2011, By News Staff

The 2011-12 season features an exciting selection of ticketed performances.

Shapiro, SU film professor and SYRFILMFEST artistic director, wins cinema award in Italy

Tuesday, August 16, 2011, By News Staff

While in Italy for SU Abroad’s new program in Cinema Studies & Filmmaking, Owen Shapiro was presented with the Mario Dall’Argine Award in recognition of his efforts to promote culture through the art of cinema.

Campus & Community

Hendricks Chapel leads national efforts to give back on Sept. 11

Monday, August 8, 2011, By News Staff

In 2009, Congress officially declared Sept. 11 to be a day of National Service and Remembrance during which it urged all citizens to join together in acts of community service. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the attacks on…

Arts & Culture

New summer abroad program explores Italian film studies, restoration in Bologna

Thursday, July 21, 2011, By Erica Blust

Students of Syracuse University Abroad‘s new summer program, Italian Film Studies and Restoration in Bologna, are spending five weeks immersed in one of Italy’s most vibrant cultural cities learning about classic cinema and attending sessions on film restoration. Nine SU…

Campus & Community

SU in the News: Wednesday, July 13

Wednesday, July 13, 2011, By News Staff

Philadelphia Inquirer notes Dean Branham of Newhouse School receives Trailblazer Award from Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists