Arts & Culture
Recent Rhetoric Doctoral Grads Earn Prestigious Writing Awards
In 1997, Syracuse University launched the country’s first doctoral program in rhetoric and composition located in an independent academic unit focused on writing. The Composition and Cultural Rhetoric (CCR) doctoral program took its place in the Writing Program (recently renamed…
Connective Corridor Celebrating ‘Summer of Public Art’
The Syracuse Connective Corridor’s “Summer of Public Art” begins this month and continues into October with 11 new pieces of permanent public art to be installed along the Corridor. Some are three-dimensional pieces, and others are hand-painted typographic murals. Work…
Relishing the Global Classroom
It was a calm Friday morning as Frederick (Rick) Cieri ’17 put the finishing touches on a class assignment in Bird Library. The week was wrapping up and the Waterloo, New York, native was looking forward to heading back home…
Professor Sheds Light on Origins of Jewish Fiction
The origins of modern Jewish literature are the focus of a new book by a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences. Ken Frieden, the B.G. Rudolph Professor of Jewish Studies, is the author of “Travels in Translation: Sea…
Langella ’59, Roth ’66, Rockwell ’79 Win 2016 Tony Awards
Frank Langella ’59, Daryl Roth ’66 and David Rockwell ’79 all came away with wins from the 70th annual Tony Awards Sunday night. They were among nine Syracuse University alumni who were nominated for their accomplishments on Broadway over the…
Finding His Creative Outlet
As an undergraduate, Anthony Otero ’96 worked at the Schine Student Center. The job was such an influential part of his college experience that the English major accepted a student affairs position at Schine when he graduated from the College…
Architecture Professors Win Ragdale Ring Competition with ‘Rounds’ Design
Architecture assistant professors and architects Greg Corso and Molly Hunker, principals of the design collaborative SPORTS, recently won the fourth annual Ragdale Ring competition for their ribbon-like design.
University Singers in Performance of a Lifetime in Bulgaria
The University Singers had the experience of a lifetime singing in an international European competition. The competition was held on the same weekend as Commencement, so the College of Visual and Performing Arts held a small ceremony for senior members of the group at the preview concert in Setnor Auditorium.
Argentina Trip Inspires Staff Member’s Artistic Creations
With her two sons grown, Kirstin Guanciale took time for herself for a little adventure and some self-discovery.
Now Available: Subscriptions for Syracuse Stage 2016-17 Season
Central New Yorkers can experience six professional theatrical productions for as little as $25 per show by subscribing to the 2016-17 Syracuse Stage season. Six-play subscriptions, consisting of two musicals, two searing dramas, a renowned classic and an all-time favorite…