Footnotes
Memoirs of a Ukrainian Soviet Dissident
Memoirs of a Ukrainian Soviet Dissident The Honors Program, Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics and the Center for European Studies hosted author and Vice-Rector of the Ukrainian Catholic University in Lviv, Ukraine and GULAG survivor, Dr. Myron Marynovych for a lecture in September. He shared his story of life in the Gulag in Ukraine…
Read MoreJoin Virtual Fireside Chat with Amy Meyers
Join Virtual Fireside Chat with Amy Meyers Members of the Honors program are invited to attend a virtual Fireside Chat with Amy Meyers, retired director of the Yale Center for British Art, on Thursday, October 7th, 12:30-1:45 pm EST, by Zoom (registration required, see link below.) Join Dr. Amy Meyers, acclaimed art historian, curator, and museum director as…
Read MoreAuthor Shares Stories of Dissident Life
Author Shares Stories of Dissident Life Myroslav Marynovych, Ukrainian survivor of the infamous GULAG, will share his true life experiences with the campus and Syracuse community on Wednesday, September 29th, 4:30-6pm, 500 Hall of Languages. Marynovych will reflect on his life of political opposition, as described in his recently published memoir, The Universe Behind Barbed…
Read MoreHonors Faculty Moderate Newhouse Discussions
Honors Faculty Moderate Newhouse Discussions Honors core faculty Melissa Chessher, interim associate dean for inclusivity, diversity, equity and accessibility, moderates the discussion, “Storytelling and Identity: Capturing Black and Brown Excellence,” on September 10 at noon, Newhouse 3, Joyce Hergenhan Auditorium. Featured on the panel are Angela Bundrant ’89, executive vice president, Rogers & Cowan PMK;…
Read MoreJoin the Authors of ‘Forever Orange’
Please join Syracuse alumni Scott Pitoniak and Professor Rick Burton, authors of Forever Orange, on a guided tour through 15 decades of Syracuse University history, culture, sports, and notable alumni achievements. Forever Orange features fascinating stories of the many moments that have shaped one of the world’s greatest universities. Friday, October 30th 12:00 to 1:00…
Read MoreHonors Footnote: Architecture & Printing
Honors Footnote: Architecture & Printing An Honors Footnote Event on the theme of printing and architectural prints led by Professor Jean-François Bédard Friday, October 30, 2020 From 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm Printing demonstration by Dusty Herbig, Associate Professor, School of Art and presentation of prints by David Prince, Curator, at the SU Art Museum.…
Read MoreCross-Cultural Communications Workshop
Earn civic engagement hours as you learn! Workshop will be held Friday, March 6th from 1-4pm, location TBD Despite decades of globalization and multiculturalism, misconceptions about those deemed “culturally different” prevail, often leading to conflict. Yet, cross-cultural interactions are ubiquitous, making the need for positive and effective communication more pressing than ever. But, how do…
Read MoreLetter from the Director, Fall 2019
To the Community of Honors Program Alumni, As you are aware, November has been an extremely difficult month for the campus community. The Honors Program has supported the #NotAgainSU student led protests, which responds to acts of racist and anti-Semitic bigotry directed against members of the community. We have spent much time with students at…
Read MoreHonors Alum Visit
We were delighted to host Honors alumna, Emily LoBraico (A&S ’15), who visited campus in mid-October and had an opportunity to spend some time with current Honors students. Emily, who is currently a doctoral candidate in the Human Development and Family Studies Program at Penn State, shared about her experiences in the Honors Program and…
Read MoreLunch with author Kim van Alkemade
Students enjoyed a wonderful lunch and conversation about writing with Kim van Alkemade (author of Orphan #8 and Bachelor Girl) last week, an Honors Footnote event organized by Professor Eileen Schell. It was a lively discussion about the compelling stories that can emerge from historical research as well as the challenges of writing and editing.…
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