Arts & Humanities

Legendary Comedy Troupe Second City Opens Syracuse Stage Season

Syracuse Stage begins its 24/25 season with a limited two-week run of “The Second City 65th Anniversary Show” from the legendary Chicago troupe. Presented as
Joanna Penalva Sept. 5, 2024
Legendary Comedy Troupe Second City Opens Syracuse Stage Season

Taking the Stage for an Immersive Lesson in Shakespeare

When enrolling in an English class about Shakespeare, you might imagine that the course will involve reading, writing and discussing the famous playwright and his
Dan Bernardi Sept. 5, 2024
Taking the Stage for an Immersive Lesson in Shakespeare

La Casita Commemorates National Hispanic Heritage Month With New Exhibition

La Casita Cultural Center will commemorate National Hispanic Heritage Month 2024 with a community-wide event and the opening of a new exhibition, "WEIRD Barrio" ("Por
News Staff Sept. 5, 2024
La Casita Commemorates National Hispanic Heritage Month With New Exhibition

Light Work Presents Nicholas Mueller: ‘Asea’

Light Work presents "Asea," an exhibition of new works by Nicholas Muellner. The exhibition opens Tuesday, Sept. 3, and will run through Friday, Dec. 13.
News Staff Aug. 27, 2024
Light Work Presents Nicholas Mueller: ‘Asea’

Erin Cuevas Named Harry der Boghosian Fellow for 2024-25

The School of Architecture has announced that architect Erin Cuevas is the Harry der Boghosian Fellow for 2024-25. Cuevas will succeed current fellow, Christina Chi
Julie Sharkey Aug. 19, 2024
Erin Cuevas Named Harry der Boghosian Fellow for 2024-25

New Exhibition at Art Museum Features Photographs by Gordon Parks

A new exhibition featuring the work of renowned photographer, writer, poet, musician and composer Gordon Parks will open at the Syracuse University Art Museum on
New Exhibition at Art Museum Features Photographs by Gordon Parks

Syracuse University Wind Ensemble to Release Album in Remembrance of Pan Am Flight 103

Unveiling two world premiere recordings, the Syracuse University Wind Ensemble will release an album, “Angels Rising: Music of Remembrance and Light,” on Friday, Aug. 16,
News Staff Aug. 15, 2024
Syracuse University Wind Ensemble to Release Album in Remembrance of Pan Am Flight 103

Green Teaching Summit: A Humanities Approach to Climate Education

Can religion, philosophy, history, English and writing help tackle issues of climate change, environment and ecology? Absolutely, says Mike Goode, professor of English and outgoing
Dan Bernardi Aug. 14, 2024
Green Teaching Summit: A Humanities Approach to Climate Education

Books by Acclaimed Author George Saunders G’88 and 3 Other A&S Faculty Appear on New York Times ‘Best of’ List

Not one, not two, but three books by bestselling author and professor of English George Saunders were included in The New York Times list of
Dan Bernardi Aug. 11, 2024

Urban Video Project Presents Paulina Velázquez Solís: ‘Unseen/forgotten: An Ode to a Humble Landscape’

Light Work’s Urban Video Project (UVP) is pleased to present the exhibition "Unseen/forgotten: An ode to the humble landscape | Invisible/olvidado: Oda al paisaje humilde"
News Staff July 9, 2024
Urban Video Project Presents Paulina Velázquez Solís: ‘Unseen/forgotten: An Ode to a Humble Landscape’

Museum Studies Program Receives Funding from Fisher Price for Major Digitization Project

The museum studies program in the College of Visual and Performing Arts' School of Design has received a $28,000 grant from Buffalo-based Fisher-Price, Inc. to
Erica Blust July 1, 2024
Museum Studies Program Receives Funding from Fisher Price for Major Digitization Project

2 A&S Faculty Curate Thought-Provoking Summer Exhibitions

Two events happening this summer showcase the unique scholarly and cultural contributions of College of Arts and Sciences faculty. Comics: A nine-film series at The
News Staff June 28, 2024
2 A&S Faculty Curate Thought-Provoking Summer Exhibitions

Drama Department Ranked Among The Hollywood Reporter’s 25 Best Drama Schools in the World

The Hollywood Reporter (THR) has ranked the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ Department of Drama among the 25 best drama schools in the world
Erica Blust June 25, 2024
Drama Department Ranked Among The Hollywood Reporter’s 25 Best Drama Schools in the World

Stand-Out Graduation Dress? You’ve Got to Hand It to Rory Livingston ’24

When Dean Kelly Chandler-Olcott learned about the special dress Rory Livingston '24 wore to the School of Education Convocation on May 11, she wanted to
Martin Walls June 20, 2024
Stand-Out Graduation Dress? You’ve Got to Hand It to Rory Livingston ’24

CRS Professor Wins Distinguished Service Award From the Rhetoric Society of America 

Kendall Phillips, professor in the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies (CRS) and interim director of Syracuse University’s Lender
News Staff June 5, 2024
CRS Professor Wins Distinguished Service Award From the Rhetoric Society of America 

Salt City Drag Battle Returns to Syracuse Stage

Syracuse Stage has announced that the Salt City Drag Battle will return to the Archbold Theatre for the first time since 2019. Co-hosted by Darienne
News Staff May 28, 2024
Salt City Drag Battle Returns to Syracuse Stage

‘Syracuse University Winter’ Inspires June Giving

On a winter day 25 years ago, Paul Parpard G’94, then a professor in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, observed the view from
Shaina M. Hill May 24, 2024
‘Syracuse University Winter’ Inspires June Giving