Traditions Commission

September 18, 2016 - 3:46pm
The actor spoke to a sold-out crowd about his acting career, heroes and pitfalls during Orange Central's "An Evening With James Franco."

While students welcomed James Franco's on-set anecdotes, it was the actor and filmmaker's advice to young creatives that was deemed most valuable. Speaking to a sold-out crowd in Goldstein Auditorium Saturday night, Franco said the best way to sharpen creative talent is to carve out a little time every day to work on it.

“Just do it,” Franco said. “If you want to be good at something, why not do it obsessively?”

August 28, 2016 - 7:17pm
The actor and filmmaker will speak in Goldstein Auditorium during Orange Central homecoming weekend.

Occasional serious actor, comedian and sometimes college instructor James Franco will make an appearance at Syracuse University this September.

March 26, 2010 - 12:55pm
Syracuse University celebrates the school's 140 years with a carnival-style birthday party.

When you turn 140, you deserve a good party. 

And Syracuse University served up just that for this year's National Orange Day.