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Arts & Culture

Dowell wins Marc Sanders Prize in Metaethics

Wednesday, June 4, 2014, By News Staff

Janice Dowell, associate professor of philosophy in the College of Arts and Sciences, has won the 2014 Marc Sanders Prize in Metaethics for her essay, “The Metaethical Insignificance of Moral Twin Earth.” The award includes $10,000 and publication of the…

Arts & Culture

Professor Unveils ‘Lost Play’ by 17th-Century Master in Madrid

Wednesday, June 4, 2014, By Rob Enslin

The discovery of a “lost play” by one of Spain’s greatest writers was the subject of a recent standing-room-only event in Madrid, featuring a professor in Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences. Alejandro García-Reidy, assistant professor of Spanish in…

Health & Society

Blending Passions for Playing, Studying Sports

Wednesday, June 4, 2014, By News Staff

In the 1990s, many economists disdained sports economics as a field for specialization. But, as someone who had played and watched sports his whole life, Rodney Paul went against that advice he heard in graduate school. Paul had an extensive…

Arts & Culture

A Clearer Picture for Setnor

Tuesday, June 3, 2014, By Kathleen Haley

As with many families of students in the Setnor School of Music, Lisa Kranz’s parents in Buffalo can’t make it to her every performance. Internet streaming provides an important link but there’s one thing that will make it even better.

Arts & Culture

Flamenco Guitar Virtuoso to Perform in Syracuse to Benefit Syracuse Stage

Tuesday, June 3, 2014, By News Staff

Flamenco guitar virtuoso Jesse Cook will perform in Syracuse one night only, Saturday, June 7, to benefit Syracuse Stage. The concert will start at 9 p.m. in the Goldstein Auditorium in the Hildegarde and J. Myer Schine Student Center on…

Arts & Culture

SU Drama Named One of 25 Best Drama Schools by Hollywood Reporter

Monday, June 2, 2014, By Erica Blust

The College of Visual and Performing Arts’ Department of Drama was ranked No. 13 on the Hollywood Reporter’s (THR) list of the “25 Best Drama Schools in 2014” in its June 6 issue. The article cites such notable alumni as…

Arts & Culture

914Works Presents Paintings by Stefan Zoller G’16

Monday, June 2, 2014, By Erica Blust

914Works, a gallery space of the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA), is presenting “Son of the Genesee,” an exhibition of paintings by Stefan Zoller G’16 through Saturday, Aug. 30. The exhibition is free and open to the public….

Campus & Community

Participate in a Hearing Research Study

Monday, June 2, 2014, By News Staff

The Hearing Lab at Syracuse University is looking for participants 45 – 69 years of age who are having trouble hearing and think they may have some hearing loss. You will be paid $10 per hour. The study will take…

Heat Advisory Issued for Syracuse, Hours Extended at Student Center for Relief

Sunday, June 1, 2014, By Keith Kobland

The University will be extending hours at Goldstein Student Center Tuesday to provide an additional cool space during a period of high heat and humidity in the forecast. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a heat advisory for Syracuse and…

Campus & Community

Newhouse Professor and Students Help High Schoolers Produce Documentary

Wednesday, May 28, 2014, By News Staff

Five Fowler High School students have produced a documentary working with Newhouse Professor Richard Breyer and his University students. The students’ film will debut at 6 p.m. Monday, June 9, in the Fowler High School Auditorium, 227 Magnolia St. This…