Arts & Culture
Advancing Discovery: Faculty Research in the Humanities—Part III
“I’ve always found this hostility to be kind of ridiculous,” says historian Geoffrey C. Ward, referring to the false silos that can form between members of the Ivory Tower and the lay public—and even among professors, themselves. Known for his…
Advancing Discovery: Faculty Research in the Humanities—Part II
Scholars have long debated the relationship between science and the humanities. Some say the differences are cultural, citing the tendency of scientists to focus on questions with clear, definite answers and of humanists to concentrate on the questions themselves—the more…
James Leng Named Harry der Boghosian Fellow for 2018-19
Syracuse University School of Architecture has announced that architect and educator James Leng is the Harry der Boghosian Fellow for 2018-19. Currently a lecturer in architecture at the University of California, Berkeley, Leng is also the 2018 recipient of the…
Advancing Discovery: Faculty Research in the Humanities—Part I
2018 is proving to be a watershed year for the humanities at Syracuse. Despite ongoing threats to federal arts and cultural funding, the Humanities Center is entering its second decade, awash in experience and excellence, while one of its signature…
Take the Mic Poetry Slam Offers Opportunity for Artistic Expression Tonight
Tonight, May 2, the annual Take the Mic Poetry Slam, hosted by Verbal Blend poetry program in collaboration with the Poets Learning Community, will serve as a special edition focused on offering a space to share poetry to bring attention…
Department of Drama Closes Season with ‘Little Shop of Horrors’
The College of Visual and Performing Arts‘ Department of Drama closes the 17/18 season with the monstrously entertaining musical “Little Shop of Horrors,” running May 4-12 in the Arthur Storch Theatre at the Syracuse Stage/SU Drama Complex, 820 E. Genesee Street,…
‘May the 4th Be With You’ Will Never Grow Tired
May 4 is now widely recognized as the Star Wars holiday. It’s commonly known as “May the 4th Be With You”, a pun on the well-known franchise catchphrase, “May the Force be with you.” Fans of the media franchise celebrate…
MFA Design Degree Candidates to Exhibit ‘Questioning’ at 914Works
Master of fine arts (M.F.A.) degree candidates in design from the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ School of Design will exhibit their work in “Questioning” May 1-13 at 914Works, 914 E. Genesee St., Syracuse. An opening reception will be held…
Architecture Professor Named Co-Director of 2019 Seoul International Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism
Professor Francisco Sanin has been appointed co-director of the 2019 Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism, which will be held for two months beginning in September 2019. The architecture professor will serve with Korean architect Lim Jaeyong. Sponsored by the…
New American All-Stars Music Group to Make Debut Appearance Wednesday
Two-dozen music students from Syracuse University and the Syracuse City School District will collaborate in a rock concert in Setnor Auditorium Wednesday to celebrate the diversity of music in the community. It’s the debut concert of the Music in the…