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Amanda Eubanks Winkler
Amanda Eubanks Winkler

Laboratories of Change: Faculty Research in the Humanities

April 7, 2018

From challenging notions of identity to re-imagining nature of research, humanists turn Academy on ear

Article by Rob Enslin

At Syracuse, the confluence of science and the humanities has spawned myriad partnerships. Digital humanities, for one, is a vast academic enterprise, spearheaded by members of the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) and Syracuse University Libraries...

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Romita Ray
Romita Ray

Creative Conversations: Faculty Research in the Humanities

April 5, 2018

Humanistic research thrives at Syracuse, thanks to collaborations with artists, scientists, engineers, librarians

Article by: Rob Enslin

Last fall, Romita Ray, an art historian in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), launched a series of panel discussions called “Creative Conversations.” Interdisciplinary in scope, the inaugural event focused on the interplay between water and photography to show how science, art and the humanities are tightly interwoven...

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Jenna Freedman
Jenna Freedman

Zine Librarian Headlines Syracuse Symposium April 5-6

April 3, 2018

Zine maker, librarian Jenna Freedman presents lecture, workshop

Article by Rob Enslin

Syracuse Symposium continues its yearlong look at “Belonging” with a visit by renowned zine maker and librarian Jenna Freedman A member of Columbia University’s Barnard College, Freedman will headline a lecture and workshop collectively titled “Classification and Language(s) of Belonging,” April 5-6.  On April 5, Freedman will discuss “Zine Librarianship as Critical Practice” from 5:15-6:30 p.m. in the Peter Graham Scholarly Commons (114 Bird Library)...

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Maria West and Thomas J. (T.J.) West
Maria West and Thomas J. (T.J.) West

Humanities Center Dissertation Fellows to Discuss Research Jan. 26

Jan. 22, 2018

Article by Rob Enslin

The Humanities Center‘s two Dissertation Fellows are presenting a special program in the Tolley Humanities Building. Maria Carson and Thomas J. (T.J.) West III—Ph.D. candidates in religion and English, respectively—will provide an overview of their research on Friday, Jan. 26, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in 304 Tolley. The event is free and open to the public...

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Karen dancers represent one of Burma's largest, most diverse ethnic groups.
Karen dancers represent one of Burma's largest, most diverse ethnic groups.

Syracuse Symposium to Present Multicultural Celebration Dec. 2

Nov. 29, 2017

Article by Rob Enslin

Syracuse Symposium continues its yearlong theme of “Belonging” with a celebration of multicultural food, music and dance.

On Saturday, Dec. 2, Syracuse students, along with locally resettled refugees and immigrants, will present “Music and Food in Multicultural Syracuse: Performing New American Traditions” from 6-8:30 p.m. in Falk College.

Free and open to the public, the event is a collaboration among the Department of Art and Music Histories in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S); the Food Studies Program in Falk College; and With Love, a teaching restaurant and business incubator on Syracuse’s North Side...

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The three panelists spoke about black feminism, their life experiences and friendship. [PHOTO: Alexandra Moreo]
The three panelists spoke about black feminism, their life experiences and friendship. [PHOTO: Alexandra Moreo]

Black feminist scholars talk success and setbacks at Syracuse University event

Nov. 28, 2017

Article by Kennedy Rose

Three leading black scholars discussed the importance of black feminism and the history of activism in the United States during a panel session Monday night.

More than 200 people filled the Joyce Hergenhan Auditorium at Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications on Monday, listening to Johnnetta Betsch Cole, Beverly Guy-Sheftall and Paula Giddings...

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L-R: Johnnetta Betsch Cole, Paula J. Giddings and Beverly Guy-Sheftall
L-R: Johnnetta Betsch Cole, Paula J. Giddings and Beverly Guy-Sheftall

Black Feminist Trio to Headline Syracuse Symposium Keynote Event Nov. 27

Nov. 15, 2017

Johnnetta Betsch Cole, Paula J. Giddings, Beverly Guy-Sheftall to discuss combating injustice, creating change

Article by Rob Enslin

On Monday, November 27, Johnnetta Betsch Cole, Paula J. Giddings and Beverly Guy-Sheftall will convene a dialogue titled “Black Feminists and the Transformation of American Public Life” from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Joyce Hergenhan Auditorium, 140 Newhouse 3. Free and open to the public, the program will conclude with a reception and book sale...

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