Arts & Humanities

Syracuse Symposium Kicks Off 19th Year of Programming

The Syracuse University Humanities Center celebrates Syracuse Symposium's 19th year with a diverse selection of public events exploring “repair” in the context of medicine, religion,
Dan Bernardi Sept. 21, 2022
Syracuse Symposium Kicks Off 19th Year of Programming

Syracuse University Human Rights Film Festival Celebrates 20 Years

The Syracuse University Human Rights Film Festival (SUHRFF) celebrates 20 years of programming with outstanding films about human rights and social justice from around the
Wendy S. Loughlin Sept. 20, 2022
Syracuse University Human Rights Film Festival Celebrates 20 Years

Narratio Fellowship Expands Creative Opportunities for Resettled Refugee Youth

In African philosophy, the term “ubuntu” can be translated as “I am because we are.” The phrase, which illustrates the notion that a person’s sense
Dan Bernardi Sept. 13, 2022
Narratio Fellowship Expands Creative Opportunities for Resettled Refugee Youth

Community Folk Art Center Celebrates 50th Anniversary With Ailey II Dance Performance at Landmark Theatre

The Community Folk Art Center (CFAC), a unit of the Department of African American Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences, celebrates its 50th
Cjala Surratt Sept. 13, 2022
Community Folk Art Center Celebrates 50th Anniversary With Ailey II Dance Performance at Landmark Theatre

La Casita to Commemorate Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month With New Exhibition: ‘Once Upon a Time…A Toy Show’

La Casita will commemorate Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 to Oct. 15) with the opening of a new exhibition: "Once Upon a Time… A Toy
News Staff Sept. 13, 2022
La Casita to Commemorate Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month With New Exhibition: ‘Once Upon a Time…A Toy Show’

Interim Leadership Named for Syracuse University Art Museum

Marcelle Haddix, associate provost for strategic initiatives, today announced an interim leadership team for the Syracuse University Art Museum, a member of the Coalition of
News Staff Sept. 2, 2022
Interim Leadership Named for Syracuse University Art Museum

VPA Dean Michael Tick to Serve as International Council of Fine Arts Deans Leadership Development Mentor

Dean Michael S. Tick of the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) has been selected to serve as a mentor for the 2022 Leadership Development Team of
Erica Blust Aug. 30, 2022
VPA Dean Michael Tick to Serve as International Council of Fine Arts Deans Leadership Development Mentor

‘LESS IS…,’ a Boghosian Fellow Exhibition, Opens Sept. 8

“LESS IS...” will be on exhibit beginning Thursday, Sept. 8, in the Marble Room on the first floor of Slocum Hall. The exhibition represents the
Julie Sharkey Aug. 30, 2022
‘LESS IS…,’ a Boghosian Fellow Exhibition, Opens Sept. 8

Society for New Music Announces 51st Season

The world premiere of a chamber piece by Syracuse University Professor Natalie Draper is among the highlights of the Society for New Music (SNM)’s 2022-23
News Staff Aug. 25, 2022
Society for New Music Announces 51st Season

Light Work Presents ‘Caribbean Dreams’ by Brooklyn-Based Photographer Samantha Box

Light Work presents "Caribbean Dreams" by Brooklyn-based photographer Samantha Box. Opening Thursday, Sept. 1, in Light Work’s Kathleen O. Ellis Gallery, this solo exhibition is a
Cjala Surratt Aug. 17, 2022
Light Work Presents ‘Caribbean Dreams’ by Brooklyn-Based Photographer Samantha Box

Syracuse Stage Adds Sensory Friendly Performances to 2022-23 Season

In its commitment to better serve all of the Central New York community, Syracuse Stage has announced the addition of two sensory friendly performances to
Joanna Penalva Aug. 8, 2022
Syracuse Stage Adds Sensory Friendly Performances to 2022-23 Season

Department of Drama Alumni Bring Tony Winning Creative Team to Syracuse Stage

Producers Ben Holtzman '13 (he/him), Sammy Lopez '13 (he/him), Fiona Howe Rudin (she/her) and Syracuse Stage announce that tickets are now on sale for the
Joanna Penalva Aug. 4, 2022
Department of Drama Alumni Bring Tony Winning Creative Team to Syracuse Stage

‘Dream Come True’ for Alumnus to Share Story of Yankees Captain Derek Jeter

A strong film education from the College of Visual and Performing Arts, robust resume of production experience and lifelong obsession with the New York Yankees
Chris Velardi Aug. 3, 2022
‘Dream Come True’ for Alumnus to Share Story of Yankees Captain Derek Jeter

First Known Use of Mary Poppins’ Best-Known Word? Not in London but in DO

  Peter Amster figures he heard the word for the first time when he was 14 or 15, a teenager in the darkness of a
Sean Kirst Dec. 20, 2016
First Known Use of Mary Poppins’ Best-Known Word? Not in London but in DO

New Bells Added to Crouse College Chimes Expand Repertoire

Project made possible thanks to the generosity of alumni, friends and supporters Chimemasters member Rebekah Timerman ’17 watched the four new bells being lifted into
Kathleen Haley Aug. 23, 2016
New Bells Added to Crouse College Chimes Expand Repertoire

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
News Staff May 17, 2016

College of Visual and Performing Arts Receives $19.8 Million from Dorothea Shaffer Estate

The College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) has received $19.8 million from the estate of Dorothea Ilgen Shaffer ’33, H’90, an alumna of the
Erica Blust April 15, 2016

Gift Establishes Joan and Bill Brodsky Image Preservation Initiative

Dean of Libraries David Seaman has announced the creation of the Joan and Bill Brodsky Image Preservation Initiative, funded by a generous gift from alumni