Arts & Culture
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…
Xiaowen Zhu G’12: Following Global Path to Career as Independent Artist
Xiaowen Zhu earned a master of fine arts (M.F.A.) degree from the art video program in the College of Visual and Performing Arts‘ Department of Transmedia in 2012. A London-based documentary filmmaker, media artist, curator and writer, she uses video,…
Sydney Hutchinson Named Judith Greenberg Seinfeld Distinguished Fellow
Sydney Hutchinson, assistant professor of music history and cultures in the College of Arts and Sciences, has been named a 2016 Judith Seinfeld Distinguished Fellow. Endowed by alumna and University Trustee Judith Greenberg Seinfeld ’56, the fellowship recognizes faculty members…
Department of Drama No. 8 on Hollywood Reporter’s Best Drama Schools List
The College of Visual and Performing Arts’ Department of Drama has jumped to no. 8 on the Hollywood Reporter’s (THR) list of the “Top 25 Undergraduate Drama Schools.” For the past two years the department has been ranked no. 13;…
School of Design Selected to Exhibit Chair Practicum at ICFF 2016
The School of Design in the College of Visual and Performing Arts is one of only 13 schools selected to exhibit during NYCxDESIGN week at ICFF, which was held May 14-17 in New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center….
Michael S. Tick Named Dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts
With extensive experience in the performing arts, arts administration, teaching, fundraising and academic leadership, Michael S. Tick has been named the new dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts.
Nine Alumni Nominated for Tony Awards
Nine Syracuse University alumni received individual nominations or produced plays and musicals nominated for the 2016 Tony Awards. Established by the American Theatre Wing, the Tonys celebrate excellence in the theater. The winners will be announced on Sunday, June 12. The…
Padgett Receives Continuum + Arthur Pulos Award
William Padgett, an associate professor of communications design in the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ (VPA) School of Design, has been named a recipient of the Continuum + Arthur Pulos Award, which recognizes innovation in interdisciplinary design education at…