SU professor: I won’t endanger my students by teaching in-person
A School of Visual and Performing Arts Adjunct Professor argues that Syracuse University administration has poorly managed its response to COVID-19. Read more »
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Professors miss seeing students after shift to online courses
When the university announced days before spring break that it would transition to online courses until at least March 30, many professors said they spent the next week and a half learning how to use online teaching materials and transitioning the remainder of their coursework online. Read more »
Students question quality of online labs, performing arts classes
Students enrolled in courses that feature in-person components said that they are unsure whether their classes will be as effective remotely. Read more »
Video: How SU students used art to fight back against racist graffiti
After racist graffiti was found in the Comstock Art Facility late last November, students fought back by painting a mural over it. What story will… Read more »
Alumni donate $15 million to College of Visual and Performing Arts
The gift is part of SU’s Forever Orange fundraising campaign. Read more »
Sonny Kelly’s “The Talk” illustrates reality of black parenting
Sonny Kelly’s “The Talk” is a one-man performance dedicated to the difficult conversations that families of people of color must have with their children. Read more »
Co-president of Syracuse Film Society talks 'Waves' advanced screening
The Syracuse Film Society will have an advance screening of “Waves” starring Taylor Russell, Kelvin Harrison Jr. and Alexa Demie. Read more »
SU Drama Department's show 'The Crucible' premieres this Saturday
“The Crucible” based on the Salem witch trials will be performed at Syracuse Stage. The show will run from Nov. 8-17. Read more »
'Not a Metric Matters' at SUArt Galleries will run through Nov. 24
It’s been five years since SUArt Gallery has hosted a faculty exhibition at the Shaffer Art Building, and with “Not a Metric Matters”, VPA faculty will have another chance to showcase their art on campus. Read more »
Ottonomous Productions expands its creative projects with podcast series
Ottonomous Productions, Syracuse University’s only short film club, is looking to expand their production to more than films. Read more »
Pride Union announces finalists for 17th annual Drag Show
After the preliminary round wrapping up this past weekend, the 17th Annual Drag Show hosted by Syracuse University’s Pride Union will take place on Thursday, Feb. 28 at 8 p.m. in Goldstein Auditorium. Read more »
Transmedia Photography Annual honors VPA students at Light Work exhibit
Ten students in Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts have their photography on display at the Transmedia Photography Annual exhibition, now being showcased at Light Work through March 1. Read more »
SU students’ winning entries to be featured in Creative Quarterly
The work of four Syracuse University communications design students will be featured in the Winter 2019 issue of Creative Quarterly. Jackie Akerley, Sami Albert, Alison Emmel and Liz Tosi all had winning entries. Read more »
Here are the voices of the 2019 Women’s March Syracuse
Activists who participated in the 2019 Women’s March Syracuse said this year’s event was for more than just resistance to Donald Trump’s presidency — it was also meant to celebrate the diversity of Syracuse through embracing intersectionality. Read more »
Here’s how SU’s 5 new diversity officers will address issues of diversity, inclusion
SU has appointed five new diversity officers who plan to address diversity issues in their respective schools. They’ll do this by listening to the concerns of the community. Read more »
SU Drama’s production of ‘Next Fall’ grapples with faith, sexuality
SU Drama’s fall play will tug on audience heartstrings, sharing a story of the human challenges surrounding love, loss and faith. Read more »
SU professor Sharif Bey to showcase artwork at national museum
Syracuse University professor Sharif Bey will be honored at the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s Renwick Gallery for his fine artwork. Read more »
New Jewelry and Metalsmithing Club provides creative space for all levels
The Jewelry and Metalsmithing Club was created by VPA sophomore Adah Brophy to provide a creative outlet for Syracuse University students from a variety of majors and experience levels. Read more »
SA is more academically diverse now than in recent years. Its leaders say that’s important
More than 20 people ran for SA assembly seats this semester. Read more »
David Houle, SU Alumnus and media futurist, to speak at VPA convocation
The College of Visual and Performing Arts will host its second annual fall convocation this Wednesday. The event will kick off with a speech from keynote speaker David Houle, one of the founding team members of the MTV channel. Read more »
‘Forbidden Fruit: Yasuo Kuniyoshi’s America’ pushes dialogue on history
The “Forbidden Fruit” exhibit at SU Art Galleries provides an outsider’s perspective on contentious U.S. history. Read more »
Office of Multicultural Affairs provides professional, emotional support for students
The SU Office of Multicultural Affairs provides academic, professional and social opportunities for students of color. Read more »
How SUArt Galleries is painting broader horizons for students
The SUArt Galleries increasingly encourage professors and students alike to take their stories out of the classroom and into the art room. Read more »
Travel ‘Into the Woods’ next fall with SU Department of Drama’s 2018-19 season
Syracuse University’s drama department in the College of Visual and Performing Arts announced their 2018-19 season, filled with a blend of musicals and plays. Read more »
