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Diwali, The Festival of Lights
The university community celebrated Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights on Thursday, November 8. Celebrants created 1700 radiant luminaries that lit up the Orange Grove for four hours during the evening. The festivities continued in Bowne Hall with Bollywood music, samosas, biryani, sweets and spiced chai. Nearly 300 students, faculty, and staff participated in the…
Read MoreScenes from a Walking Tour of Oakwood
Scenes from a Walking Tour of Oakwood On Thursday, September 20, 2018, director of the Magazine, Newspaper, and Online Journalism department, Melissa Chessher took a group of Honors students to Oakwood Cemetery. Sue Greenhagen, a member of the Historic Oakwood Preservation Association, conducted the tour, entitled “Live Oaks and Dead Folks” in character and full-costume…
Read MoreHonors Fall Welcome Dinner
On Sunday, August 26, the Honors Program was pleased to host over 260 first year students at its annual Fall Welcome Dinner at the Sheraton Syracuse hotel. Students sat with their HNR 100 sections and enjoyed conversations with their classmates, professor and TA. Several upperclassmen reflected on their experience in Honors, including Rob Blecher ’20,…
Read MoreA Reading with Prof. Stephen Kuusisto
A Reading with Prof. Stephen Kuusisto Please join us to celebrate the launch of Stephen Kuusisto’s newest memoir–on how he bonded with his first guide dog–followed by a reception and book signing. Monday, March 19, 2018 Syracuse University Reading, 7:30 to 8:30 pm (Watson Theater) Reception and Book Signing, 8:30 to 9:30 pm (near Light…
Read MoreHonors Footnote: Language, Life, and Legacy of Paul Laurence Dunbar
Language, Life, and Legacy of Paul Laurence Dunbar Thursday, March 22, 5:00 PM – meet in front of Bowne Hall to ride in Honors van to the Dunbar Center. You are cordially invited to join us on Thursday, March 22, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Come engage in relaxing conversation, food, and entertainment with fellow Honors students…
Read MoreCalling All Songwriters
Calling all songwriters The 10th annual SU Songwriter Showcase is coming up on Dec. 1st at 8pm and we’re looking for talent! All genres are welcome. Rappers, DJ’s, Folk artists, Pop, Acoustic, Classical–you name it we want it! Just fill out this short form by Oct 27th and you’ll be in the running! For more…
Read MoreCrisis Text Line Benefit Festival
Crisis Text Line Benefit Festival What: Crisis Text Line Benefit Festival When: Wednesday, October 25th; doors at 6pm, music at 8pm Where: Funk N Waffles Downtown, 307-313 South Clinton St, Syracuse, NY Who: Laura Stevenson headlining, Cat Clyde direct support (bios linked below) Why: All proceeds will be donated to Crisis Text Line, a 24/7 crisis hotline via text. The…
Read MoreBe/Longing
Be/Longing An exhibition to create a space for members of the LGBTQ+ community (residing or studying in Syracuse) to exhibit, celebrate and demonstrate our strengths; shamelessly express our fears, discomfort and weaknesses; mourn our loss, as well as boldly declare our individual identities through art and writing. Artists are encouraged to submit visual and performance…
Read MoreWater & Photography Event
Water & Photography Event Thursday November 2nd at 6:30pm Watson Theater. Reception to Follow How do humanists, artists, and scientists approach similar subjects through different disciplinary lenses? Acclaimed scientist Jeffrey Karson will join award-winning artists Susannah Sayler and Edward Morris in a conversation moderated by art historian Romita Ray about water and photography. Co-author…
Read MoreEmpty Bowls Fundraiser to benefit Interreligious Food Consortium
The annual Empty Bowls luncheon will take place this coming Friday Sept. 29th at the SU Nancy Cantor Warehouse from 11am-2pm. Choose a hand-made bowl and enjoy a simple meal of soup and bread from your favorite restaurants. All proceeds go to the IFC (Interreligious Food Consortium) and benefit local food pantries around Onondaga County. See…
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