Office of Strategic Initiatives

‘Family Pictures Syracuse’ Brings City’s Marginalized Histories Into Focus

If a picture paints a thousand words, what new Syracuse community portrait will emerge to illustrate the past and present stories of individuals and families
Diane Stirling Oct. 9, 2023
‘Family Pictures Syracuse’ Brings City’s Marginalized Histories Into Focus

University to Hold Public Symposium Exploring Role of Monuments in Society

Scholars, artists, curators, activists, local historians and members of the public will convene at Syracuse University Oct. 6-7 to discuss the rightful place of monuments
News Staff Sept. 21, 2023
University to Hold Public Symposium Exploring Role of Monuments in Society

Phillips Appointed Interim Director at Lender Center for Social Justice; Director Search Committee Named

The Lender Center for Social Justice has familiar leadership for the 2023-24 academic year while a renewed search for a permanent director is conducted. Kendall
Diane Stirling Sept. 12, 2023
Phillips Appointed Interim Director at Lender Center for Social Justice; Director Search Committee Named

Discover These Arts Resources Through the Coalition of Museum and Arts Centers

With the new academic year comes a reminder of the tremendous arts resources available to the Syracuse University community here on campus through the Coalition
John Boccacino Sept. 8, 2023
Discover These Arts Resources Through the Coalition of Museum and Arts Centers

Central New York Humanities Corridor: Advancing Relevant and Impactful Research That ‘Doesn’t Fit in a Box’

Courtney Mauldin infuses her scholarly research with a clear purpose: to give Black girls innovative opportunities to dream big and envision futures filled with possibilities.
Eileen Korey Sept. 8, 2023

Lender Center for Social Justice Awards 5 Grants for Racial Wealth Gap Studies

Five faculty research projects that identify and address issues contributing to or helping alleviate the racial wealth gap in the United States have received grants
Diane Stirling Sept. 6, 2023
Lender Center for Social Justice Awards 5 Grants for Racial Wealth Gap Studies

Coalition of Museum and Art Center-Sponsored Exhibitions, Events Fill the Fall Semester

A full slate of art exhibitions and cultural events coordinated by the University’s Coalition of Museum and Art Centers is on tap this fall, reflecting
Diane Stirling Sept. 5, 2023
Coalition of Museum and Art Center-Sponsored Exhibitions, Events Fill the Fall Semester

‘Continuity, Innovation and Resistance’ Clay Sculpture Exhibition Open at Art Museum Through Dec. 15

A new exhibition of clay sculptures by acclaimed and highly innovative artist Peter B. Jones (Onondaga) will open at the Syracuse University Art Museum on
‘Continuity, Innovation and Resistance’ Clay Sculpture Exhibition Open at Art Museum Through Dec. 15

Professors Theoharis and George Awarded Lender Center Grant to Study Schools’ DEI Policies

George Theoharis, professor of educational leadership and inclusive elementary/early childhood education, and Leela George, associate teaching professor of educational leadership, both in the School of
Martin Walls July 31, 2023
Professors Theoharis and George Awarded Lender Center Grant to Study Schools’ DEI Policies

Newhouse School Assistant Professor Named 2023-25 Lender Center Faculty Fellow

Nausheen Husain, whose work examines media coverage of Muslim people and communities and the impact of that coverage, has been selected as the 2023-25 Lender
Diane Stirling July 10, 2023
Newhouse School Assistant Professor Named 2023-25 Lender Center Faculty Fellow

Carrie Mae Weems First Major Solo UK Exhibition Opens in London

“Reflections of Now,” a major exhibition of work by internationally renowned artist Carrie Mae Weems H’17, Syracuse University’s first-ever artist in residence, opened June 22 at the
News Staff July 5, 2023
Carrie Mae Weems First Major Solo UK Exhibition Opens in London

Syracuse University Art Museum Chosen for Helen Frankenthaler Foundation Prints Initiative Grant

The Syracuse University Art Museum is one of 10 university art museums nationwide chosen for inclusion in the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation’s 2023 Frankenthaler Prints Initiative.
Diane Stirling May 8, 2023
Syracuse University Art Museum Chosen for Helen Frankenthaler Foundation Prints Initiative Grant

Carrie Mae Weems H’17 Honored at 12th Annual Brooklyn Artists Ball

Internationally renowned artist Carrie Mae Weems H’17, Syracuse University’s first-ever artist in residence, was the guest of honor at the 12th Annual Brooklyn Artists Ball, presented by
News Staff May 4, 2023
Carrie Mae Weems H’17 Honored at 12th Annual Brooklyn Artists Ball

Miranda Traudt G’11 Named Assistant Provost for Arts, Community Programming

The Office of Strategic Initiatives in the Office of Academic Affairs has announced the appointment of Miranda Traudt G’11 as the assistant provost for arts
Diane Stirling April 21, 2023
Miranda Traudt G’11 Named Assistant Provost for Arts, Community Programming

Lender Center for Social Justice Symposium Examines Causes, Outcomes of Racial Wealth Gap

Across hundreds of years, American society and institutions have contributed in numerous ways to creating a racial wealth gap that continues to have negative impacts
Diane Stirling April 19, 2023
Lender Center for Social Justice Symposium Examines Causes, Outcomes of Racial Wealth Gap

12 Representatives Attending National Academic Women of Color Conference

Twelve Syracuse University faculty and staff members will join hundreds of women academics from across the nation for the 2023 Faculty Women of Color in
Diane Stirling April 12, 2023

Art Museum Faculty Fellow Weaves Indigenous Baskets Into Lesson Plan

Three small Akimel O’odham baskets were donated to the Syracuse University Art Museum in 2006 by an alumnus and his wife. Like most items in
News Staff April 11, 2023
Art Museum Faculty Fellow Weaves Indigenous Baskets Into Lesson Plan

Syracuse University Art Museum Hosts Performance Artists Emilio Rojas and Katiushka Melo

The Syracuse University Art Museum will host a live performance by multidisciplinary artists Emilio Rojas and Katiushka Melo on Wednesday, April 5, from 10 a.m.
News Staff April 2, 2023
Syracuse University Art Museum Hosts Performance Artists Emilio Rojas and Katiushka Melo