Arts & Culture
University Volunteers Participate in Westcott Street Cultural Fair
On Sunday, Sept. 22, Syracuse University once again participated in the 28th annual Westcott Street Cultural Fair, a yearly celebration of the Westcott neighborhood’s culture, arts, food, organizations and activities. The fair attracts thousands of people to the Westcott Business…
17th Annual Syracuse University Human Rights Film Festival Showcases Social Justice Issues of Our Time
The Syracuse University Human Rights Film Festival (SUHRFF) returns for its 17th year with an outstanding lineup of critically acclaimed films addressing social justice and human rights issues in the United States and around the world. Being held Sept. 26-28,…
‘Silence’ is 2019-20 Theme of Humanities Center’s Syracuse Symposium
How does a symposium explore silence? Through the eye—or ear—of the beholder. “People experience silence in many ways. It may represent peace and quiet, or—in contexts of inequality—a stifling of voices, or a strategy of resistance,” says Vivian May, director…
Bird Library Hosting ‘Homo-Symbiosis’ Architectural Installation
Two students from the School of Architecture, Benson Joseph ’20 and Parinda Pin Sangkaeo (Pin) ’22, have created and installed an original display titled “Homo-Symbiosis” on the first floor of Bird Library. It will be on display in the Learning…
Free Student Tickets Now Available for ‘Thoughts of a Colored Man’ at Syracuse Stage
The Division of Enrollment and the Student Experience is sponsoring free tickets for students for the 7:30 p.m. performance of “Thoughts of a Colored Man” on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at Syracuse Stage. The play, set over a single day in…
Students, Alumni Support Musical Theater Program for Adults of All Abilities
Members of the campus community are lending their talent to Front Row Players (FRP), a Syracuse-based musical theater program for adults of all abilities. Local TV news anchor Farah Jadran G’09 will serve as master of ceremonies for “Take the…
La Casita Cultural Center Kicks Off Hispanic Heritage Month with Exhibition ‘Pa’ La Calle’ (To the Streets)
La Casita Cultural Center is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with the opening of a new exhibition launched with an opening reception on Friday, Sept. 13, at 6 p.m. Admission to the event is free and open to the public. A…
Symposium Features Finalists in Everson Museum/Syracuse Architecture Competition to Design New Museum Café
The Everson Museum of Art in Syracuse and the School of Architecture are hosting an international competition to design a museum café. In May, FreelandBuck (David Freeland and Brennan Buck, Los Angeles/ New York), MILLIØNS (Zeina Koreitem and John May,…
Light Work Announces Recipients of 45th Annual Light Work Grants in Photography
Light Work announces its 45th annual Light Work Grants in Photography. The 2019 recipients are Trevor Clement, Lali Khalid and Reka Reisinger. The Light Work Grants in Photography are part of Light Work’s ongoing effort to provide support and encouragement…
Social Realism Photographs Featured in Palitz Gallery Exhibition
The Louise and Bernard Palitz Gallery at Lubin House presents “In Actuality: Social Realism and Its Legacy from the Robert B. Menschel Collection,” on display through Oct. 17. Curated by Natalie McGrath G’19, this display celebrates the philanthropy and dedication…