MAYFEST AT SU GETS INNOVATIVE: IT'S IN APRIL.(Local)

From: The Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY) | Date: April 1, 2006 | Copyright information

Byline: Nancy Buczek Staff writer

Syracuse University is gearing up for its second annual MayFest event, which this year moves to April.

No classes will be held April 25 to make way for the festival that highlights student and faculty creativity, research and innovation. The campus will be humming with more than 200 events and activities, such as African drumming, medieval prose fights and chemistry magic shows.

There will be a variety of performances featuring dance groups, improvisational and stand-up comedy, and musical performances. Academic research will be ...

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