Tag: College of Visual and Performing Arts
Dilf Dangerbottom exuberantly spices up drag performances with authenticity
After Ilsa Dohner, known by their drag name Dilf Dangerbottom, went to a SU Pride Union Drag Competition during their freshman year, they knew they wanted to do drag. Read More »
Author Dave Zirin speaks on changing perceptions of politics in sports
Dave Zirin, a sports and politics writer and author, spoke to a crowd of over 50 people Friday to discuss the intersection of sports and society that the athletes’ protest represented. Read More »
12 seniors chosen as 2022 Syracuse University Scholars
Syracuse University announced the recipients of 2022 University Scholars, the highest honor available to undergraduate students at the university. Read More »
SU receives over 41,000 applications for fall 2022 semester, an all-time high
Syracuse University received over 41,000 new student applications for the fall 2022 semester — an all-time high. Read More »
SU junior awarded Fulbright scholarship to complete advanced research project
Maggie Sardino was awarded the 2022 Fulbright-MITACS Globalink scholarship, which consists of completing an advanced research project for 10 to 12 weeks over this summer in Canada. Read More »
Service of Commemoration honors lives of those lost in SU, SUNY-ESF communities
Student Association President David Bruen read the five names of SU students who have died since Jan. 1, 2021. Read More »
Mary Grace Almandrez named vice president for diversity and inclusion
Syracuse University announced Tuesday that it has named Mary Grace A. Almandrez as the new vice president for diversity and inclusion. Read More »
SU-affiliated GEM program for fellowships in STEM wins Presidential Award
Syracuse University is in the top 10 for numbers of applications to the GEM fellowship program among the program’s 129 member universities. Read More »
SU extends test-optional policy to 2023, 2024 admissions periods
Dean of Admissions Maurice Harris said the university hopes the decision will alleviate stress for those applying to SU. Read More »
DPS investigating graffiti glorifying Russian invasion of Ukraine found in Shaffer Art Building
Graffiti glorifying Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was reported to Syracuse University's Department of Public Safety on Sunday, according to a bias incident report. Read More »
Charles Willie, SU's 1st Black tenured professor, remembered as collaborator, advocate
Charles “Chuck” Willie was Syracuse University’s first Black academic administrator and first Black tenured professor. Read More »
Israeli diplomat Itay Milner prepares SU reporting class for trip to Israel
Milner spoke to the JNL 530: Topics in Specialized Reporting class in preparation for its spring break field trip to Israel, which begins on Friday. Read More »
'Somewhere Over the Border' uses true story to bring empathy to immigrants
From Feb. 23 to March 13, Syracuse Stage will be showing the musical “Somewhere Over the Border.” Read More »
WellsLink Leadership program offers professional skills to students of color
The Program has helped first-year students of color at Syracuse University develop leadership skills and learn more about the university. Read More »
'Soundtracks for the Present Future' brings spiritual showcase to the Everson
“Soundtracks for the Present Future,” Charley Friedman’s current exhibition at the Everson Museum of Art, is an unconventional combination of humor, science and music. Read More »
SU appoints Craig Stone as 1st Chief of Campus Safety and Emergency Management
Stone most recently served as the deputy director of the Department of Public Safety for the city of Columbus, Ohio. He will be responsible for Campus Safety and Emergency Management Services. Read More »
Laugh out loud at The Playground 311, SU’s student-run comedy club
The Playground 311, Syracuse University’s only stand-up comedy venue founded by and for students, hosted their most recent show on March 2. Read More »
Redhouse Arts Center announces 4 shows for 2022-23 Main Stage Season
“Angels in America, Part I: Millennium Approaches,” “A Christmas Story: The Musical,” “By The Way, Meet Vera Stark” and “The Bridges of Madison County,” are the four shows the Redhouse Arts Center will put on through the 2022-23 main stage season. Read More »
Menstrual hygiene products will be free at SU following SA investment
Phase 1 of the Menstrual Product Program consists of $56,000 invested by SA in Nov. 2021 to fund the initiative for a full year. Read More »
Grace Sainsbury was studying in Moscow, but Russia's invasion forced her to evacuate
A Syracuse University student traveled to Moscow to study Russian. Now, her studies reflect the ongoing international conflict. Read More »
SU students grapple with unclear academic instruction masking policy
According to a university press release from August 2021, professors within “designated teaching areas” can remove their masks. Read More »
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to speak at 2022 Toner Prizes ceremony
Nancy Pelosi will be the featured guest and keynote speaker for the 2022 Toner Prizes for Excellence in Political Reporting. Read More »
La Casita hosts panel on engagement, accessibility barriers to marginalized people
On Feb. 24, La Casita Cultural Center held a panel which discussed how engagement with marginalized urban communities became difficult in the midst of isolation and loss. Read More »
Fully vaccinated people no longer required to wear masks in Carrier Dome
Fully-vaccinated people will no longer be required to wear a mask in Carrier Dome beginning Wednesday. Read More »