Arts & Culture
2016-17 Syracuse Symposium Addresses Questions of ‘Place’
The Syracuse University Humanities Center announces its lineup for the 2016-17 Syracuse Symposium, whose theme is “Place.” The popular series highlights innovative, interdisciplinary work in the humanities by renowned scholars, artists, authors and performers.
Pulse Announces Discounted Tickets for University Community
The Pulse Performing Arts Program is offering a limited number of discounted tickets to performances, exhibitions and events in the performing and visual arts in the surrounding area. The Syracuse University community can purchase discounted tickets now through the Schine…
Verbal Blend Hosts Spoken Word Programs throughout Fall Semester
Verbal Blend, a spoken word poetry program coordinated by the Office of Multicultural Affairs, is hosting a number of poetry events this semester. Included in these events is the annual Spoken Word Poetry Institute, which will feature poet Jessica Care…
La Casita to Host ‘¡Familia!’ and Latino Baseball Exhibits, Panel Discussion
La Casita Cultural Center, a program of the College of Arts and Sciences, kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15) with back-to-back events devoted to Latinos in baseball and to a themed community collective called “¡Familia!,” taking place in…
‘Swamplandia’ Author Russell Launches fall Raymond Carver Reading Series
Karen Russell, winner of the 2012 National Magazine Award for Fiction and a Pulitzer Prize finalist for her novel “Swamplandia” (Knopf Doubleday, 2011) kicks off the Fall 2016 Raymond Carver Reading Series on Wednesday, Sept. 14, in Gifford Auditorium. A…
Syracuse Stage Announces Writing Competition for Middle School Students
Central New York middle school students will have an opportunity to participate in a nationwide playwriting competition as Syracuse Stage serves as a regional host for Word to the World—Young Playwrights for Change. Entering its fourth year, Young Playwrights for…
VPA’s Morris, Rand Receive Career Awards from National Communication Association
The National Communication Association (NCA) has awarded career achievement awards to two faculty members in the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies (CRS). The awards will be given in ceremonies at the NCA annual…
Volunteers Sought for Westcott Street Cultural Fair
Volunteers are needed from the Syracuse University community for the upcoming Westcott Street Cultural Fair. The fair will be held on Sunday, Sept. 18, from noon-6:30 p.m. in the Westcott Street neighborhood. The annual event, now in its 25th year,…
Finding the Needle in the Haystack
Sitting casually in the expansive Grand Hall of the Whitman School, Diethard Struelens leans in when asked about his background. “I’ve always said I’m an ordinary guy with extraordinary ambitions.” Lucky for Syracuse University, those ambitions have landed the international…
Latino/Hispanic Heritage Month 2016 Begins Sept. 15
The Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) will host Latino/Hispanic Heritage Month (LHHM) from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. The 11th annual program features musical performances, traditional cuisine samplings, dance parties and compelling speakers. This program provides the campus and local…