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Sanford Sternlicht Publishes Book on Iconic Playwright August Wilson
Sanford Sternlicht G’62, professor emeritus of English, is the author of “August Wilson’s Twentieth-Century Cycle Plays: A Reader’s Companion” (Texas Tech University Press, 2015). Described as a “short literary guide” to the iconic playwright, the book is written with teachers,…
Bandier’s David Rezak Named SAMMY Music Educator of the Year
The Syracuse Area Music Awards (SAMMYs) has named David Rezak, director of the Bandier Program in the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA), its 2015 Music Educator of the Year. He will be honored on Thursday, March 5, at…
Photo Students Exhibit Family Life, Elegant Stills at Light Work
The boy stands in front of a skateboard ramp at a skate park. His expression is enigmatic but invites many interpretations. The portrait by Joe Librandi-Cowan ’15 won Best in Show at the “2015 Transmedia Photography Annual” on exhibit at Light Work.
Design Students Connect Campus, City through ‘We Are Syracuse’ Billboards
It was more than a year ago that the Connective Corridor issued a challenge to SU students: Design a large-scale public art project for a billboard series to be displayed over the 2014-15 academic year next to the Nancy Cantor Warehouse in downtown Syracuse.
Artist Crystal Wagner to Speak, Create Large Installation
Contemporary interdisciplinary artist Crystal Wagner will present a lecture and create a large installation with students as part of her residency in the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ Department of Art Feb. 23-26. As a guest of the Department…
Symphony Orchestra, Four Choirs to Present Concert March 3
The Syracuse University Symphony Orchestra (SUSO) and four choirs from the Rose, Jules R. and Stanford S. Setnor School of Music in the College of Visual and Performing Arts will present a concert on Tuesday, March 3, at 8 p.m….
‘Sizwe Banzi is Dead’ Starts Feb. 25 at Syracuse Stage
In this award-winning classic about the universal struggle for human dignity, a black man in apartheid-era South Africa tries to overcome oppressive work regulations to support his family.
Drummer Jason Sutter Visits Syracuse University
The Business of the Backbeat: Drummer Jason Sutter illuminates Syracuse students on the business of rock ‘n’ roll. Jason Sutter visits Syracuse University from 鶹Ʒ on Vimeo.
Syracuse Scholar: Aron Romanoff ’15
Creativity, ambition and storytelling drive senior Aron Romanoff to constantly push himself to the limit in pursuit of his passion. Born in Manhattan and raised in rural Vermont, the College of Visual and Performing Arts film major writes, directs and…
‘Best of Foundation’ Features Art and Design Student Work
Art and design students in the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ (VPA) first-year foundation program are exhibiting their work in “Best of Foundation 2015” through Wednesday, March 4, at J&J Smith Gallery, 117 Smith Hall. The exhibition is free…