Tag: College of Visual and Performing Arts
VPA students launches ‘Alt’ web series
“Alt” will launch its first episode on April 23rd. The series focuses on a Black gay creative writing major. Read More »
Joanie Leeds uplifts young women with Grammy-winning album 'All the Ladies'
Joanie Leeds empowers young women and children through her all-female album “All the Ladies." Read More »
VPA's Canary Lab shows urgency of climate crisis through multimedia art
Students in VPA’s Canary Lab capturing climate change through art. Read More »
‘A safe space’: SU students find community through on-campus organizations
Students said that by participating in affinity groups and on-campus organizations, they can find a sense of belonging despite an unwelcoming campus climate. Read More »
'Unique Perspectives' invites viewers to explore nature through art
Baltimore Woods Nature Center Art Gallery is hosting two artists until April 23 whose artwork focuses on nature from different perspectives. Read More »
Meet SU's 2021 TEDx speakers and the inspiration behind their talks
On April 8, six SU students and professors will give TED talks in a three-hour event livestreamed from the Westcott Theater. Read More »
'Never again': Grad student uses music to educate others about Holocaust
SU graduate student is researching how to better teach about human atrocity and genocide, through the lens music and music performance. Read More »
Meryl Meisler documents the collision of 2 NYC worlds in Light Work exhibit
When Meryl Meisler left her residency at Light Work, she left a copy of both of her photography books. Works from her book “A Tale of Two Cities: Disco Era Bushwick” are now on display at Light Work through July. Read More »
Award-winning illustrator Lisk Feng discusses obstacles as freelance artist
Award-winning illustrator Lisk Feng spoke to SU students over YouTube livestream Thursday night as part of the Visiting Artist Lecture series. Read More »
How 1 SU senior turned a knitting hobby into the brand 'Scarlet Buton'
Dek: Tasha Getten learned to knit during the pandemic, but it wasn’t until a conversation with her best friend in February that she decided to start her clothing business Scarlet Buton. Read More »
Javier el Jugador ended last Pride Union Drag show with a crown, and a ring
Senior Rachel Alaya’s drag performance as Javier el Jugador won SU Pride Union’s 19th Annual Drag Show and closed out the night by proposing to her partner. Read More »
From NY to Mexico, 'Stage Five' film wants to empower domestic violence survivors
A production company run by several SU students is creating a film called Stage Five about domestic abuse. Read More »
Art swap: SU, University of Arkansas share students’ work through exhibits
Syracuse University and the University of Arkansas are collaborating on art exhibits at both universities. Work from SU students is on display in Arkansas and work from Arkansas students is on display at SU. Read More »
Lender Center for Social Justice appoints new director
James Haywood Rolling, who is a professor in Syracuse University’s School of Education and College of Visual and Performing Arts, will replace Marcelle Haddix, the center’s current co-director. Read More »
Syracuse Stage shines spotlight on 3 playwrights in 2021 Cold Read Festival
This year, Syracuse Stage’s Cold Read Festival will be held virtually on Zoom from March 23-28. Read More »
What’s it like to be Bryce Hall’s assistant? SU alumna Rafy Evans explains.
Rafy Evans went from working at The University of Florida to being social media influencer and Tik Tok star Bryce Hall’s assistant. Here’s how her time at SU helps her career in content creation. Read More »
After meeting his wife at SU, alumnus gives donation to SU Art Museum
Fund established by SU alumni is giving back to the school’s art museum and setting up a fellowship for students. Read More »
UN Human Rights fellow discusses how museums can help address racial inequity
Stephanie Johnson-Cunningham spoke at VPA’s two-day symposium “Deaccessioning After 2020” Wednesday evening as the keynote speaker. She covered the topics of culturally responsive museums and the impact of deaccessioning in her speech. Read More »
Setnor students reflect on performing during COVID-19
Setnor Students Recital Series provides a platform for junior, senior and graduate students to perform. Read More »
Graduate Student Organization provides feedback to Provost Search Committee
The search for a provost began in late January, and the goal of SU’s Provost and Academic Officer Search Committee is to hire a provost by early summer. Read More »
Plastic bags at SU dining halls pose sustainability challenge
SU has made its own efforts to reduce plastic usage in dining halls, but the pandemic has made it difficult to make campus more sustainable. Read More »
In conduct proceedings, SU gets to make the rules — and change them at will
Unlike student conduct offices at public colleges, OSRR is not bound by due process — a standard set by the courts — and instead utilizes “fundamental fairness." Read More »
Syracuse University aiming for in-person spring 2021 commencement
Holding an in-person ceremony ultimately depends on guidance from the state and the public health situation. Read More »