Humanities Center fellowships and project grants support students' research on Druze culture, histories of self-harm, youth literacy and Black narratives from Syracuse schools’ desegregation era.
Feb. 9, 2023
· Caroline K. Reff
The humanities are pivotal to examining historical trajectories, understanding the pressing issues of our times and forging a more just world. As the next generation of scholars, graduate students are at the forefront of identifying and pursuing new questions in their research.
19th annual Syracuse Symposium continues this spring semester with events centered around theme of “repair.”
Jan. 19, 2023
· Dan Bernardi
Reparations for slavery. Environmental justice. Reproductive justice. Students, faculty, staff and the general public are invited to engage with these urgent topics and more throughout the spring semester thanks to the Syracuse University Humanities Center's Syracuse Symposium.
Syracuse University Art Museum partners with Art and Music Histories to present works by this year's Jeannette K. Watson Distinguished Visiting Professor in the Humanities
Jan. 10, 2023
· Syracuse University Art Museum
A new exhibition of critical artworks by acclaimed international artist Rina Banerjee opens at the Syracuse University Art Museum on January 19.
The class of 2022 MacArthur Fellows (colloquially known as the "genius" awards, announced by the MacArthur Foundation on Oct. 12) includes two scholars with recent ties to Humanities Center programming.
Image from Tantura, courtesy of the Israel State Archives, Beno Rothenberg collection
“We are delighted to once again partner with SUHRFF to celebrate its 20th year as part of our annual Syracuse Symposium public event series." -Vivian May, HC Director
Sept. 16, 2022
The Syracuse University Human Rights Film Festival (SUHRFF) celebrates 20 years of programming with outstanding films about human rights and social justice from around the world. SUHRFF takes place Sept. 22-24, and is part of Syracuse Symposium 2022-23: REPAIR. It is presented by the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and the Syracuse University Humanities Center in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Former HC Faculty Fellow expands outlets for environmental humanities research
June 28, 2022
· Diane Stirling
The Humanities play an instrumental role in shaping thinking about the past, present and future of environmental and climate change issues. Scientists can present hard data about the climate crisis and other ecological challenges. But it is humanists who are apt to consider the uneven social and personal impacts of these challenges, to translate environmental science for wider human understanding and action, and to examine what it is we even mean when we use words like “climate,” “environment,” “atmosphere,” “nature” or “ecosystem.”
Nicole Fonger, assistant professor of mathematics and mathematics education
Professor’s collaborative research draws on social justice issues to improve outcomes in math education
June 28, 2022
· Jay Cox
Nicole Fonger has always loved math and its challenges. She adheres to the mantra that everyone is a math person, and she’s dedicated to exploring ways to help students at all levels grasp concepts that lead to meaningful learning.
A demonstrator shows support for Ukraine (Phil Pasquini/Shutterstock)
May 30, 2022
· Arts & Sciences Spring/Summer 2022 Magazine
As headlines about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continue to dominate the news, we revisit a global initiative called the Perpetual Peace Project (PPP) formed in 2008 by the Syracuse University Humanities Center in partnership with the Centre for Humanities, Utrecht University, city of Utrecht, the Netherlands; European Union National Institutes of Culture, International Peace Institute, Slought Foundation and United Nations University.
