Artist Edward Mayer lectures on influences
On April 15, students and professors filled the campus center to listen to Edward Mayer speak about his art. Mayer is a visiting artist to Oswego. Mayer started talking about himself and his art,…
Army’s Jazz Ambassadors captivate crowd
On April 3, Oswego State was treated to the U.S. Army’s Jazz Ambassadors from the U.S. Army Field Band. In this current tour, from March 11 to April 16, the Ambassadors are attending SUNY schools, theaters and high schools….
Focus on Faculty: Baroque Tour
In Oswego State’s second installment of the Focus on Faculty series, Juan La Manna took stage with other performing artists on a Baroque tour of music and dance. The hour-long concert took place on Sunday afternoon in Sheldon Hall Ballroom….
Inaugural ASO fashion show gives local designers spotlight
[slideshow_deploy id=’17059′] Though it didn’t go off entirely without a hitch, the African Student Organization’s first fashion show was a promising start to what will surely become a staple of Oswego State’s campus arts events. Battle of the Designers, hosted…
Student artist looks to start new conversation on slavery
The “Identity” exhibit was alive in every way at the opening ceremony Friday, March 28. Between the photographs of humans and outdoor scenes, walking through the exhibit was not just a viewing, but also an experience for the senses, mind…
Acclaimed string quartet, guitarist make their tour’s first stop
[su_custom_gallery source=”media: 16997,16998,16999,17000,17001,17002,17003″] String quartet Ethel and “Guitar God” Kaki King kicked off their tour “… And Other Stories” at Tyler Hall on Wednesday. The two celebrated musical acts came to Oswego State through Artswego. The tour is a follow-up…
Faculty concert showcases music professors’ talent, passion
Faculty in any music department are unique in that they regularly put on shows to display their talent, serving both as a way to practice what they love and to inspire and teach their students. On March 9, three music…
‘Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead’ Oswego State performance
“Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead,” a 1966 comedic play by Tom Stoppard, was enacted in Tyler Hall by the Acting Company on Thursday, Feb. 27. Akin to 2004’s “Lion King 1 ½,” which follows the misadventures and perspective lives of…
Stand-up comedy show opens eyes
Last Thursday, stand-up comedian Sam Killermann visited Oswego State and put on a routine that entertained while delving into LGBT issues. His gender expression has given him some unique insights into how U.S. culture stereotypes and makes “snap judgments” of…
