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Art Professor Grows Trees That Grow a Variety of Ancient Fruits
Sam Van Aken, associate professor of studio arts in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, was interviewed for The National Desk (ABC 6) story “This fall, pick ancient apples from a tree that also grows rare pears, plums, and…
Department of Drama Opens 2022/2023 Season With ‘Sweet Charity’
The Syracuse University Department of Drama begins the 2022/2023 season on Oct. 15 with the popular musical “Sweet Charity” directed by David Lowenstein and choreographed by Kira Schmidt-Carper, with musical direction by Brian Cimmet. Performances will be held Oct. 15-23…
Jason Webb G’18 Receives Virtual Reality Grant from Unity and Meta Immersive Learning
Jason Webb G ’18, an instructional analyst with ITS Online Learning Services, adjunct professor in the Newhouse School and instructor in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, recently received a “Create with VR” grant from Unity and Meta Immersive…
Empty Bowls Fundraiser on Sept. 30 Supports Local Food Pantries
An Empty Bowls fundraiser to benefit the Interreligious Food Consortium (IFC) will be held on Friday, Sept. 30, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Nancy Cantor Warehouse, located at 350 W. Fayette St. in Syracuse. For a $25 donation, patrons…
Department of Drama Announces the 2022/2023 Season
The Department of Drama announced the schedule for the 2022/2023 season, which kicks off on Oct. 15 with the popular musical “Sweet Charity,” Oct. 15-23 in the Syracuse Stage/Drama Theater Complex. In addition to “Sweet Charity,” the shows that make up the…
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 of self is shaped by their relationships with others, is the framework guiding this year’s…
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 art and animation in the Department of Film and Media Arts. Choi is a transdisciplinary…
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 Museum and Art Centers (CMAC). Effective Friday, Sept. 23, Emily Dittman will serve as interim…
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 the International Council of Fine Arts Deans (ICFAD) beginning in September. Mentors participate in a 13-week series…
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 more. Others may visualize an empty room as a blank canvas, just waiting for a…