College of Visual and Performing Arts

iDare Brings Interdisciplinary Teams Together to Tackle Information Challenge

The School of Information Studies (iSchool) has launched a new initiative for students—iDare—a series of information-focused challenges. The first event was held at Hinds Hall
Kelly Homan Rodoski April 25, 2023
iDare Brings Interdisciplinary Teams Together to Tackle Information Challenge

10 Students and Alumni Will Teach Around the World Through Fulbright U.S. Student Program

Ten Syracuse University students/alumni have been named as 2023 recipients of awards through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. The program funds a range of awards that include
News Staff April 24, 2023
10 Students and Alumni Will Teach Around the World Through Fulbright U.S. Student Program

Point of Contact Expands Its Unique Brand of Interdisciplinary Arts

As it looks forward to marking a half century in existence, Punto de Contacto-Point of Contact is expanding its reach, locally and globally. Point of
Eileen Korey April 21, 2023
Point of Contact Expands Its Unique Brand of Interdisciplinary Arts

All Star Broadcasting Panel Addresses the ‘Intersection of Entertainment and Democracy’

While covering the Olympics’ opening ceremony for NBC in 2012, journalist Bob Costas '74, H’15 noted a tragic anniversary: During the 1972 Olympics in Munich,
Jessica Youngman April 17, 2023
All Star Broadcasting Panel Addresses the ‘Intersection of Entertainment and Democracy’

World Premiere of ‘Tender Rain’ Up Next at Syracuse Stage

The next performance in Syracuse Stage's 2022/2023 season is the world premiere of "Tender Rain," written by resident playwright Kyle Bass and directed by Rodney Hudson,
Joanna Penalva April 14, 2023
World Premiere of ‘Tender Rain’ Up Next at Syracuse Stage

2 College of Visual and Performing Arts Faculty Members Awarded 2023 Guggenheim Fellowships in Photography

Two faculty members in Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) have been awarded 2023 Guggenheim Fellowships in the field of photography by
Erica Blust April 13, 2023
2 College of Visual and Performing Arts Faculty Members Awarded 2023 Guggenheim Fellowships in Photography

Arts Management Leader Anwar Nasir ’06 to Deliver 2023 VPA Convocation Address

Arts management leader Anwar Nasir ’06 will deliver the keynote address to bachelor’s and master’s degree candidates of the College of Visual and Performing Arts
Erica Blust April 12, 2023
Arts Management Leader Anwar Nasir ’06 to Deliver 2023 VPA Convocation Address

Iona Volynets Selected as 2023 Truman Scholar

  Syracuse University junior Iona Volynets has been named as a 2023 recipient of the Truman Scholarship. Volynets, of Washington, D.C., is a history and
Kelly Homan Rodoski April 12, 2023

12 Seniors Named as 2023 University Scholars

Twelve seniors have been named as the 2023 Syracuse University Scholars, the highest undergraduate honor the University bestows. The Syracuse University Scholars Selection Committee, a
News Staff April 11, 2023

Winners of 2023 Raymond von Dran iPrize and Spirit of Entrepreneurship Award Announced

Winners of the School of Information Studies’ (iSchool) Raymond von Dran (RvD) Fund for Student Entrepreneurship competition, the Hunter Brooks Watson Spirit of Entrepreneurship Award
Cristina Hatem March 30, 2023
Winners of 2023 Raymond von Dran iPrize and Spirit of Entrepreneurship Award Announced

Department of Drama Presents ‘Dance Nation’

The Department of Drama continues the 2022/2023 season with the 2017 Susan Blackburn Prize-winning play “Dance Nation” by Clare Barron. Directed by Katherine McGerr and
Joanna Penalva March 24, 2023
Department of Drama Presents ‘Dance Nation’

Winners Announced in Graduate Dean’s Research and Creative Works Competition

Eight master’s and doctoral program students have been selected as winners of the 2023 Graduate Dean’s Award for Excellence in Research and Creative Work competition.
Diane Stirling March 20, 2023

Alumnus Helps Sacred Indigenous Objects Find Their Way Home

Travel to just about any major ethnographic and natural history museum around the world and you will encounter installations focusing on Native American and Indigenous
Dan Bernardi March 20, 2023
Alumnus Helps Sacred Indigenous Objects Find Their Way Home

Lender Center Symposium Examines Complexity of Launching Neighborhood Women’s Wellness Program

The disparities between well-intentioned plans for a women-only wellness center on the City of Syracuse’s North Side area and the challenges of providing wellness programming
Diane Stirling March 15, 2023
Lender Center Symposium Examines Complexity of Launching Neighborhood Women’s Wellness Program

5 Things to Know About New Men’s Basketball Coach Adrian Autry ’94

Adrian Autry ’94 built his credentials as a player and coach under his mentor, Hall of Fame head coach and colleague Jim Boeheim ’66, G’73.
John Boccacino March 15, 2023
5 Things to Know About New Men’s Basketball Coach Adrian Autry ’94

Syracuse Jazz Fest to Feature Performances from University Student, Faculty Groups

Syracuse University is participating in and sponsoring the City of Syracuse’s 37th annual Jazz Fest, held June 22-25 at various locations around the city. New
John Boccacino March 14, 2023
Syracuse Jazz Fest to Feature Performances from University Student, Faculty Groups

Setnor School of Music Students Head to SXSW for All-New Gilbert Week Experience

Ten students in the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ (VPA) Rose, Jules R. and Stanford S. Setnor School of Music are spending spring break
Erica Blust March 13, 2023
Setnor School of Music Students Head to SXSW for All-New Gilbert Week Experience

Now Accepting Applications for Intelligence++ Competition

Syracuse University Libraries’ Blackstone LaunchPad (LaunchPad) will be hosting the Intelligence++ showcase competition on Friday, April 21, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Martin
Cristina Hatem March 10, 2023
Now Accepting Applications for Intelligence++ Competition