Tag: College of Visual and Performing Arts
Syracuse University officials discuss specifics of Blackstone LaunchPad space in Bird Library
Syracuse University announced on Oct. 23 that it received a $900,000 grant from the Blackstone Charitable Fund for a new entrepreneurial program. Read More »
SU names chair of VPA dean search committee
SU has announced the chair of the dean search committee for VPA. Read More »
Tours to be held at Crouse College historic bell tower Saturday
It’s not every day that Crouse’s historic bell tower is opened to the public. But this Saturday, alumni and students will have the opportunity to experience the bells first-hand as a part of Syracuse’s Orange Central events. Read More »
Former director of jazz studies at VPA details life as musician and teacher
For Joe Riposo, 82, music might as well be his first language. Read More »
Leon Fleisher performs on piano, discusses musical career
Leon Fleisher, a teacher, conductor and world-renowned concert pianist, filled the lower level of Hendricks Chapel on Tuesday as the first guest for this semester's University Lecture Series. Read More »
SA holds assembly elections, Seedat discusses athletic fee
At Monday night's SA meeting, President Aysha Seedat discussed a possible athletics fee and the assembly held its elections. Read More »
University Lecture Series to feature 4 lectures this fall
This semester's University Lecture Series will feature four lectures: pianist Leon Fleisher, author Cheryl Strayed, The New York Times columnists Charles Blow and Ross Douthat and environmental journalist Naomi Klein. Read More »
Breakdown of the deans of SU's 12 major schools and colleges
Two Syracuse University deans announced they will be stepping down from their positions at the end of the 2015-16 academic year. Here's an updated breakdown of the deans of SU's 12 major schools and colleges. Read More »
SU cements research partnership with New Zealand University
Syracuse University recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Massey University, which is based in New Zealand. The partnership means that the two Universities will work on projects together in the future. Read More »
VPA professor to serve as screenwriter, producer in film about a famed CNY boxer
Owen Shapiro, a professor of film at SU’s College of Visual and Performing Arts, will serve as a screenwriter and producer for “Basilio,” an upcoming feature length film that depicts the life of boxer Carmen Basilio. Read More »
Ann Clarke to step down as VPA dean
Ann Clarke, dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts, is stepping down at the end of the 2015-16 academic year, SU announced Thursday. Read More »
Fired SU professor accuses former human resources head, VPA employees of disability discrimination in lawsuit
A former SU professor in the College of Visual and Performing Arts is suing the university for disability discrimination. The case is currently in the discovery phase and is heading to trial in July 2016. Read More »
Trial date set in disability lawsuit filed by former professor
Elizabeth Fowler, a former professor at Syracuse University, sued the university in February. She and SU will head to trial in July 2016. Read More »
Billy Joel to perform at Carrier Dome in March for record 7th time
Tickets for the show on March 20, 2015 go on sale this Saturday. Read More »
