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 »
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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 »
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 »
Week in News: VPA dean to step down, SU falls in national ranking and more
Here's everything you need to know from the last week in news. 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 »
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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 »
Syracuse University alumnae open Apostrophe's art gallery
Two SU alumnae opened a contemporary art gallery this summer. Read more »
WATCH: This VPA video will make you miss the Hill
Viewers beware: This might give you the feels. Read more »
Colleges, schools to host individual convocation ceremonies
Every college and school within Syracuse University, in addition to SUNY-ESF, will host separate commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2015 on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Read more »
Former professor files disability lawsuit against university
A former Syracuse University professor who claims she was “unlawfully terminated” because she took multiple leaves of absence due to disability and pregnancy is now suing the university. Read more »
Many part-time faculty say they deserve better salaries, benefits
An overall trend in higher education has shown that hiring part-time faculty has become increasingly popular. But while a majority of the educators on campus are not full-time faculty, many on campus feel adjuncts and part-time faculty aren’t receiving the salaries and benefits they deserve. Read more »
SU community attends forum, discusses concerns with workgroup
Several associate deans, professors and undergraduate students from the Undergraduate Excellence Focus Group joined assembly members of the Student Association on Monday to discuss concerns… Read more »
Gallery: Syracuse University students, faculty rally outside Hall of Languages to support THE General Body
On Monday afternoon, faculty and community members gathered at the Remembrance Wall in front of the Hall of Languages to show their support for THE General Body and the sit-in. Read more »
Newhouse, VPA announce convocation speakers
An executive from the personal care company Procter & Gamble and a CBS News correspondent will deliver the keynote address to graduates of the S.I.… Read more »
Monthlong event promotes student work, performances
Like every other year, the month of April means that students in the College of Visual and Performing Arts are busier than ever. But unlike… Read more »
Syracuse Poster Project connects illustration majors with poet community for 14th year
Everyone remembers writing poems in grade school. Five-seven-five: the quintessential rule for the perfect haiku. The Syracuse Poster Project — funded by corporate sponsorship, charitable… Read more »
Iranian filmmaker to guest lecture in course
For a select group of students, being able to work with Abbas Kiarostami, filmmaker, poet, video artist and photographer is nothing short of “a miracle.”… Read more »
Setnor begins $2.5 million fundraiser to become all-Steinway school
The Setnor School of Music has taken on the task of raising $2.5 million to become one of a select number of music schools to… Read more »
VPA alumnus, fashion designer makes reality TV debut on 'Project Runway'
Sixteen designers gathering on a runway seems normal, almost mundane. But turn that runway into a landing strip, add a few overpowering egos and garments… Read more »
SU, city to fund downtown park remodel beginning in fall
Syracuse University will partially fund the redesign of Forman Park, on East Genesee Street in downtown Syracuse, starting fall 2010 as part of its Connective… Read more »
Going social: Students explore ways for businesses to utilize social media
To develop ideas for advancing social media's role in business, student teams from the College of Visual and Performing Arts and the School of Information… Read more »
Advertising, communications design majors to merge
Incoming students to the School of Art and Design in the College of Visual and Performing Arts will have one fewer major to choose from… Read more »
