Humanities Center

‘Family Pictures Syracuse’ Brings City’s Marginalized Histories Into Focus

If a picture paints a thousand words, what new Syracuse community portrait will emerge to illustrate the past and present stories of individuals and families
Diane Stirling Oct. 8, 2023
‘Family Pictures Syracuse’ Brings City’s Marginalized Histories Into Focus

Annual Lecture Honoring Physics Professor Kameshwar C. Wali to Be Held on Oct. 5

The Wali Lecture is an annual event where the sciences and humanities converge, fostering dialogue and new perspectives on current topics for all who attend.
News Staff Sept. 25, 2023

Human Rights Film Festival: Changing the World, One Conversation at a Time

From the rural landscape of Michigan, to the devastated landscape of Bucha in the Ukraine, to the virtual landscape of the African diaspora, filmmakers address
Eileen Korey Sept. 14, 2023
Human Rights Film Festival: Changing the World, One Conversation at a Time

20 Years of Syracuse Symposium

Even if you haven’t participated in Syracuse Symposium offerings yet, the intriguing and provocative annual themes still may have caught your eye. Topics like Justice
News Staff Sept. 12, 2023
20 Years of Syracuse Symposium

‘Moving Forward’: 10-Minute Performances on the Quad April 13

“Two minds are better than one,” the saying goes. For many of us, collaboration with colleagues helps us creatively reframe our thinking and better achieve
Diana Napolitano April 10, 2023

Uniting the Community in the Pursuit of Environmental Justice

How can everyday people make sense of climate change’s effect on the planet and human life? Through creative outlets like storytelling, interpretation and art, the
Dan Bernardi April 3, 2023
Uniting the Community in the Pursuit of Environmental Justice

Syracuse University Art Museum Examines Food Culture in Workshop and Public Reception

The Syracuse University Art Museum is hosting a workshop with 2022-23 Art Wall Project artist Stephanie H. Shih and Lily C. Wong, Harry der Boghosian
Syracuse University Art Museum Examines Food Culture in Workshop and Public Reception

School of Education Announces Annual Atrocity Studies Lecture on ‘Gathering Evidence of Atrocities’

The 2023 Atrocity Studies annual lecture—presented by the Syracuse University School of Education—will address how war crimes, crimes against humanity and other atrocities are documented
Martin Walls March 13, 2023
School of Education Announces Annual Atrocity Studies Lecture on ‘Gathering Evidence of Atrocities’

Graduate Students Illuminate Lives, Race and Place Through Humanities Research

The humanities are pivotal to examining historical trajectories, understanding the pressing issues of our times and forging a more just world. As the next generation
Caroline K. Reff Feb. 27, 2023
Graduate Students Illuminate Lives, Race and Place Through Humanities Research

2023 Humanities Center Faculty Fellows Focus on Critical Societal Concerns

The Syracuse University Humanities Center supports innovative faculty and graduate student researchers exploring a number of pressing social issues. Each spring, the center offers up to
Caroline K. Reff Feb. 20, 2023
2023 Humanities Center Faculty Fellows Focus on Critical Societal Concerns

La Casita Co-Hosting Feb. 19 Syracuse Stage Play Reception and Community Events

Four community events are scheduled around the Syracuse Stage presentation of the play, “Espejos: Clean.” The play tells the story of two women of vastly
Diane Stirling Feb. 15, 2023
La Casita Co-Hosting Feb. 19 Syracuse Stage Play Reception and Community Events

Professor Romita Ray Awarded National Endowment for the Arts Grant to Support Artist Rina Banerjee’s Exhibition and Residency at Syracuse

While the world comes to terms with the profound impact of a global pandemic, it simultaneously continues to grapple with race, migration and climate change. Romita
Dan Bernardi Feb. 15, 2023
Professor Romita Ray Awarded National Endowment for the Arts Grant to Support Artist Rina Banerjee’s Exhibition and Residency at Syracuse

‘Take Me to the Palace of Love’ on Display at Syracuse University Art Museum Jan.19-May 14

A new exhibition of critical artworks by acclaimed international artist Rina Banerjee will open at the Syracuse University Art Museum on Jan. 19. "Take Me
News Staff Jan. 10, 2023
‘Take Me to the Palace of Love’ on Display at Syracuse University Art Museum Jan.19-May 14

‘Active Repair’ Exhibition Launches

Organized around the theme of “repair,” the School of Information Studies (iSchool) and Humanities Center are excited to announce, in conjunction with the Syracuse Symposium, “Active
Anya Woods Dec. 13, 2022
‘Active Repair’ Exhibition Launches

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