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Fine Arts Librarian Ann Skiold to serve at Syracuse University in Florence
Pamela McLaughlin(315) 443-9788 Syracuse University Library‘s art librarian, Ann Skiold, will join the library staff of Syracuse University in Florence (SUF) from August 2008 through June 2009. The Florence Library and Media Lab maintain a multi-disciplinary, multi-format collection that supports…
Syracuse Stage announces cast of ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,’ commits to complete August Wilson’s 10-play chronic
Patrick Farrell443-2636 “August is unquestionably a hero of contemporary American theatre,” says Bond. “It gives me great pleasure to begin directing at Syracuse Stage with the play that launched Wilson’s outstanding career, and in the upcoming years I will make…
Syracuse Stage announces cast of ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,’ commits to complete August Wilson’s 10-play chronicle of African American life in 20th century
Syracuse Stage announces cast of ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,’ commits to complete August Wilson’s 10-play chronicle of African American life in 20th centuryJuly 29, 2008Patrick Finlonstagepr@syr.edu Syracuse Stage recently announced the cast of August Wilson’s “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” which…
Video Production Unit’s ‘First Year’ honored at 29th Annual Telly Awards
Chris Finkle(315) 443-1219 “First Year: Episode 2,” produced by the Video Production Unit (VPU) of Syracuse University Information Technology and Services (ITS), won a silver Telly Award in the health and wellness category of this year’s competition. Don Torrance, associate…
‘The Express’ to have gala premiere Sept. 12 at historic Landmark Theatre in Syracuse
Kevin C. Quinn(315) 443-8338 Syracuse University and Universal Pictures have announced that the movie premiere of “The Express” will take place on Friday, Sept. 12, in Syracuse. The film chronicles the life and legacy of Ernie Davis, the first African…
Syracuse University Library receives major gift of more than 200,000 78-rpm sound recordings from family of late Manhattan record store owner Morton J. Savada
Syracuse University Library receives major gift of more than 200,000 78-rpm sound recordings from family of late Manhattan record store owner Morton J. SavadaJuly 02, 2008Pamela McLaughlinpwmclaug@syr.edu Syracuse University Library’s Belfer Audio Laboratory and Archive has received a major gift…
University Senate designates 17 retiring faculty as emeriti
Cynthia J. Moritz315 443 9039 The University Senate voted to recognize 17 faculty members with emeritus status. The honorees were invited to accompany the Chancellor’s party during the 2008 Commencement ceremony. They are: Stanley Alten, professor in the S.I. Newhouse…
School of Education’s inaugural Centennial Professor Steven Taylor to develop new undergraduate disabilities studies program
Patrick Farrell315 443 5421 Steven J. Taylor, professor of cultural foundations and co-director of Syracuse University’s Center on Human Policy, Law and Disability Studies, has been named Centennial Professor in Disability Studies in the School of Education. Taylor’s appointment as…
Alex Taft to be remembered in memorial services Tuesday
Wendy S. Loughlin315 443 2785 Alex Taft, a recent graduate of Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, died Thursday, May 29. He was 28. Taft, who graduated May 11 with a master’s degree in television, radio and film,…
New SU Press book traces CNY’s movie connections
Cynthia J. Moritz315 443 9039 A new book from Syracuse University Press, “Our Movie Houses: A History of Film and Cinematic Innovation in Central New York,” offers a richly detailed account of the origins of American film in Central New…