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Civility in the Digital Space Proves Difficult
Whitney Phillips, assistant professor in the Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies at the College of Visual and Performing Arts, co-authored an op-ed published by Motherboard entitled, “The Internet Doesn’t Need Civility, It Needs Ethics.” Professor Phillips was also interviewed on…
Light Work UVP Presents ‘URBAN RENEWAL’: Works by Emanuel Almborg and Crystal Z Campbell
Light Work’s Urban Video Project (UVP) program is presenting “URBAN RENEWAL,” a two-person exhibition featuring the work of multimedia artists Emanuel Almborg and Crystal Z Campbell, through Dec. 22 at UVP’s outdoor projection site on the north façade of the…
VPA’s Morris Awarded Research Grant for Harvey Milk Project
Charles E. Morris III, professor and chair of the Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, and his colleague, Jason Edward Black, professor and chair of the Department of Communication Studies at University…
Department of Drama Continues Sunday Salon Series with ‘Faith and Sexuality: Resolving and Living with the Conflicts’
The College of Visual and Performing Arts’ (VPA) Department of Drama continues its Sunday Salon Series with the panel discussion “Faith and Sexuality: Resolving and Living with the Conflicts.” Presented in conjunction with the department’s production of “Next Fall,” this installment of…
Syracuse University Launches Unique, Multidisciplinary Institute Focused on Infrastructure
The Syracuse University Infrastructure Institute is a new venture involving all of the University’s schools and colleges, and focused on facilitating effective and efficient development of new, modernized and socially responsible public infrastructure. The institute’s core mission is to achieve…
First Multidisciplinary ‘Smart Cities’ Working Seminar Occurring Wednesday
The first in a two-year series of working seminars and meetings exploring the broad space of “smart cities” has been planned for Wednesday, Nov. 7, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the Killian Room, 500 Hall of Languages. This broad topic…
Random Access Gallery to Present Sculptures by Braxton Congrove
Random Access Gallery will present “Soft Items,” a solo exhibition of sculptures by Braxton Congrove, Nov. 2-9 in 117 Smith Hall. An opening reception will be held Friday, Nov. 2, from 5-8 p.m. The exhibition is free and open to…
Five Films that Laid the Foundation for the Horror Film
The term “horror film” first appeared in public usage in 1931 after the release of Tod Browning’s “Dracula.” But that doesn’t mean monsters and mayhem were not regularly seen on the silver screen during the silent era. Kendall Phillips, professor…
VPA’s Dana Cloud to Receive National Communication Association Inaugural Presidential Citation
Dana Cloud, professor in the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies, is among a small group of scholars who will be receiving inaugural presidential citations from the National Communication Association (NCA) for “commitment to…
SU Symphony Orchestra to Present Oct. 30 Screening of ‘Frankenstein’ with Michael Shapiro Film Score
To commemorate the 200th anniversary of Mary Shelley’s novel “Frankenstein”—and just in time for Halloween—the Syracuse University Symphony Orchestra (SUSO) in the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ Rose, Jules R. and Stanford S. Setnor School of Music will present…