College of Visual and Performing Arts

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

College of Visual and Performing Arts Welcomes New Full-Time Faculty

The College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) welcomed six new full-time faculty members in August. Chanee Choi is a visiting assistant professor of computer
Erica Blust Sept. 12, 2022
College of Visual and Performing Arts Welcomes New Full-Time Faculty

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

Space Hacks, Thrifting, Upcycling: Room Décor Inspo From Professional Designers (With Podcast)

Some may look at an empty residence hall room and see a humdrum space in which they will sleep and store their belongings and nothing
Jen Plummer Aug. 17, 2022
Space Hacks, Thrifting, Upcycling: Room Décor Inspo From Professional Designers (With Podcast)

‘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

Marylyn Turner ’56, G’57 and Chuck Klaus G’05 Give $15 Million to Support Art Scholarships, Immersion Experiences at Syracuse University

A $15 million gift from Marylyn Turner '56, G'57 and her husband, Chuck Klaus G'05, will support the education of emerging artists in the College
Erica Blust Jan. 31, 2020
Marylyn Turner ’56, G’57 and Chuck Klaus G’05 Give $15 Million to Support Art Scholarships, Immersion Experiences at Syracuse University

Sisters, Part of Quadruplet Siblings, Acclimate to Life at Syracuse University

When it came time to apply to colleges, the Kryss siblings each decided to try Syracuse University. All four of them. At the same time.
Kathleen Haley Jan. 17, 2019
Sisters, Part of Quadruplet Siblings, Acclimate to Life at Syracuse University

Syracuse University Mourns Passing of Longtime Benefactor and Life Trustee Gerald B. Cramer ’52, H’10

Gerald B. Cramer ’52, H’10, devoted friend, advocate and generous benefactor of Syracuse University, died Feb. 13, 2018. Cramer, whose extraordinary philanthropy seeded opportunity for
Carol Boll Feb. 22, 2018

University Announces $2.28M Invest Syracuse Gift for the College of Engineering and Computer Science

Syracuse University Life Trustee William “Bill” F. Allyn G’59 and his wife, Janet “Penny” Jones Allyn ’60, have made a gift that will augment the
News Staff Jan. 26, 2018
University Announces $2.28M Invest Syracuse Gift for the College of Engineering and Computer Science

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