Posts Tagged ‘Syracuse University’
Tuesday, November 5th, 2013
M.I.N.D. Lab: Shaping a new perception of reality in Downtown Syracuse.
Here are some photos from last night’s open house for the Newhouse School’s M.I.N.D. Lab, which is located in the AXA Towers (ground floor). Special shout out to Danushka Bandara, grad student and science guy, who demystified the workings and practical applications for many of the center’s devices. Would love to see someone from this group do a TEDx series or similar symposium.
Danushka Bandara sits at the fNIRS device, which measures blood flow in the brain.
EEG and eye-tracking station: Blending media and science.
Tags:2013, AXA Towers, Connective Corridor, Danushka Bandara, Downtown Syracuse, EEG, Eye-tracking, Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy, M.I.N.D. Lab, Media, Newhouse School of Public Communications, Science, Science Fiction, Syracuse University, TED Conference
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Monday, November 4th, 2013
Former SU Dean and program namesake Barry Wells
Maybe it’s because I have two mentors who began educational transition programs that got me interested in finding out more about the WellsLink Leadership program at Syracuse University. It also could be the fact that I too was a member of a similar program. Either way, I was happy to hear that the organization celebrate its celebrating its 10th year anniversary on campus.
This year’s speaker was poet Nikki Giovanni. Giovanni was introduced by former-SU staffer Dr. Paul Buckley. There was also an appearance by former SU Dean Barry Wells, who started the program. To get an appreciation of what the WellsLink has done, and continues to achieve, listen to the sound clip from Paul Buckley below.
Featured speaker for the event poet and educator Nikki Giovanni read a few of her pieces during the Friday afternoon ceremony.
Dr. Paul Buckley, who currently serves as a dean for undergraduate students at Dartmouth College, worked closely with the WellsLink program when he was at Syracuse University.
Tags:2013, Afro-Futurism, Barry Wells, Dr. Paul Buckley, Education, Hendricks Chapel, Literature, Nikki Giovanni, Syracuse University, WellsLink Leadership Program
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Wednesday, October 30th, 2013
Rent the Runway Fall Fashion Show, Syracuse
Bravo to the students at Syracuse University for staging an effective and efficient fashion show for the Rent the Runway (RTR) program last week. The concept was to promote renting versus retail, or to simply find it, book it, wear it, and return it.
The festivities were held at Stolkin Auditorium (Physics Building).
Instead of opting for a trunk show the organizers were bold enough to convince the student models to meander down the curved stairs toward the front of the auditorium. Despite the degree of difficulty, the execution was flawless.
And oh yes, my daughter was a big fan of the gift bag from L’Oreal Paris.
RTR: wear, enjoy and return
RTR: Frugal Fashionistas
Tags:2013, Physics Building, Rent the Runway, RTR Fall Fashion Show, Runway, Stolkin Auditorium, Syracuse University
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Friday, October 18th, 2013
“There’s a word meant for you…When you find it, live it, and share it…your life will become more exciting and purposeful than ever.”
–One Word that Will Change Your Life
Britton, Page & Gordon
A flash mob showed appreciation for outgoing Chancellor Nancy Cantor at Syracuse Stage on Friday.
The city gave a farewell flash mob for Nancy Cantor today at three locations: The Warehouse, City Hall, and Syracuse Stage.
If there was one word that can describe her tenure it was engage. Cantor engaged the alumni, students, sports fans, the government, the environmentalists, urbanites, artists, and several of our neighborhoods.
Most important, Cantor engaged our attention. Her leadership showed us more was possible.
Tags:2013, Connective Corridor, East Genesee Street, Flash mob, Nancy Cantor, Syracuse Stage, Syracuse University
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Monday, October 7th, 2013
SU Senior and Remembrance Scholar Erin Carhart (left) helped her classmates light candles on the stairs of Hendricks Chapel tonight.
This year will mark the 25th Anniversary of the Pan Am 103 Lockerbie Air Bombing.
The tragedy has permanently linked the city of Syracuse with Lockerbie.
At SU they call it Remembrance Week and events kicked off last weekend. Senior Erin Carhart helped organized a candlelight vigil tonight that began at Hendricks Chapel with speeches and concluded at the Wall of Remembrance with silence.
Educator Graham Herbert, of Lockerbie Academy, sick made the trip to Syracuse for this week’s activities.
Candlelight Vigil, Wall of Remembrance
To hear some of the audio from tonight’s program, click the link below (Orange Appeal Singers with senior Tim Chang on the beatbox).
Tags:2013, 25th Anniversary Commemoration, Erin Carhart, Graham Herbert, Hendricks Chapel, Lockerbie, Orange Appeal, Pan Am Flight 103, Remembrance Week, Syracuse University, Tim Chang, Wall of Remembrance
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Saturday, October 5th, 2013
Timothy Bond, Producing Artistic Director at Syracuse Stage, said Brian Dennehy was one of his heroes because he practices what he preaches about the importance of regional theater.
Seasoned actor Brian Dennehy, whose son attends Syracuse University, was a special guest for the Friday night portion of Orange Central. He was joined in conversation and an occasional gut-busting laugh by Syracuse Stage’s Timothy Bond.
The event was held at the Joyce Hergenhan Auditorium (Newhouse complex).
During the hour-long program, Dennehy gave numerous anecdotes about writers Jimmy Breslin and Frank McCourt, as well as actors Kevin Kline and Zero Mostel.
He discuseed his numerous roles in film, television and his first love, regional theater. “What happens in the theater can only happen in the theater,” he said.
Dennehy, whose career spans five decades, also gave a reading, told some jokes, and even sang during a musical interlude with pianist Jeff Sawyer (an SU grad).
Brian Dennehy, an actor’s actor, prepared for a reading of the work of Arthur Miller on Friday night.
Tags:2013, Acting, Brian Dennehy, Jeff Sawyer, Orange Central, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communication, Syracuse University, Theater, Timothy Bond
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Friday, October 4th, 2013
SU rallies the troops in preparation for Saturday's game versus the Clemson Tigers (Euclid Avenue).
Tags:2013, ACC, Football, Homecoming, Orange Central, Otto's Army, Parade, Sports, Street Photography, Syracuse University
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Friday, October 4th, 2013
University College Dean Bea Gonzales and award-winning author George Saunders Friday morning at the Orange Central event (Newhouse 3).
Blame it on Amarillo…or maybe Asia.
SU Creative Writing Program professor George Saunders said it was in one of those places where he decided to become a writer and avoid what he called a “shadow” life. The Guggenheim and MacArthur fellow participated in a conversation with fellow professor Dana Spiotta this morning.
Saunders talked candidly about his experience in the short story genre and grooming the next generation of fiction writers by growing their talents and awakening their artistry the way it was done when he arrived as a student in the writing program (1980s).
“Talent doesn’t change, only the flavor of the talent changes, ” he said.
In the clip below, Saunders talks about Syracuse as a good place to practice the craft of writing.
Tags:2013, Bea Gonzales, Dana Spiotta, George Saunders, Homecoming, Literature, Orange Central, reunion, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communication, short story, Syracuse University, Writing
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Wednesday, September 25th, 2013
Dr. Joan Hillsman, musicologist
Dr. Joan Hillsman, music educator and author, gave a clinic on the art and historical significance of gospel music last night for students at Syracuse University. She was joined by a trio of singers that included LaRae Martin-Coore. The event was held at Setnor Auditorium.
Check out a sample of their performance of “Wade in the Water” below.
Tags:2013, Dr. Joan R. Hillsman, Education, Gospel, LaRae Martin-Coore, Music, Musicology, Setnor Auditorium, Syracuse University
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Sunday, September 22nd, 2013
DJ Spooky In Concert: Sonification
So this is what edge-craft sounds like…
After seeing the DJ Spooky concert we are convinced he was influenced by Pharaoh Sanders or Sun Ra. His futuristic, genre-bending show took the definition of mixing to the far reaches of anything Hip Hop has seen. In a toned-down exhibition that included a commentary/listening party, DJ Spooky blending the sounds of nature with club beats and the live musicianship of the Central New York Jazz Orchestra (including Brett Zvacek and Joe Davoli).
The Future of the Mix: DJ Spooky on stage with musicians for a live sample/mix.
Tags:2013, Afro-Futurism, Central New York Jazz Orchestra, Connective Corridor, CRAVE Festival, DJ Spooky, DJs, Jazz, Joe Davoli, Music, Nature, Pharoah Sanders, Sun-Ra, Syracuse University
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