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Campus & Community

Students, Community Leaders, Policy Makers Discuss Homelessness at 20th Annual James L. Stone Legislative Policy Forum

Thursday, November 8, 2018, By News Staff

Addressing homelessness, including the implications for public policy, was the focus of the 20th Annual James L. Stone Legislative Policy Symposium held Friday, Oct. 26, at the Onondaga County Legislative Chambers. Syracuse University students in the Falk College’s School of…

Campus & Community

South Asia Center Awarded $1.4 Million for Language Instruction, Faculty Research, Public Outreach

Thursday, November 8, 2018, By Rob Enslin

The U.S. Department of Education has awarded the South Asia Center (SAC) in the Daniel Patrick Moynihan Institute of Global Affairs nearly $1.4 million in Title VI language and area studies funding. The four-year award will support the creation of…

Campus & Community

Author Ralph Savarese to Speak About His New Book ‘See It Feelingly’ Nov. 15 at Bird Library

Thursday, November 8, 2018, By News Staff

Ralph Savarese will read from his new book, “See It Feelingly: Classic Novels, Autistic Readers, and the Schooling of a No Good English Professor” (Duke University Press, 2018), on Thursday, Nov. 15, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Peter…

US News & World Report

MBA Candidates With Military Experience Showcase Leadership Skills

Thursday, November 8, 2018, By Sean Dorcellus

Nick Armstrong, senior director for research and evaluation at the Institute for Veterans and Military Families, was quoted in the US. News & World Report article “How to Highlight Military Jobs in MBA Applications.” In the story, Armstrong says “that…

Arts & Culture

Department of Drama Presents ‘Next Fall’

Thursday, November 8, 2018, By Joanna Penalva

The Syracuse University Department of Drama continues its season with the incredibly moving piece, “Next Fall,” written by Geoffrey Nauffts. “Next Fall” is directed by Department of Drama Chair Ralph Zito. The play runs Nov. 9-Nov. 17 in the Storch…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University Launches Unique, Multidisciplinary Institute Focused on Infrastructure

Wednesday, November 7, 2018, By Kerri D. Howell

The Syracuse University Infrastructure Institute is a new venture involving all of the University’s schools and colleges, and focused on facilitating effective and efficient development of new, modernized and socially responsible public infrastructure. The institute’s core mission is to achieve…

Campus & Community

Leading Disability Studies Scholars to Join Burton Blatt Institute

Tuesday, November 6, 2018, By News Staff

The Burton Blatt Institute (BBI), housed in Syracuse University’s College of Law, today announced that two leading disability studies scholars have joined the institute and will be charged with launching a new initiative, known as Interdisciplinary Programs and Outreach. Steve…

Campus & Community

College Restructures Budget Office

Tuesday, November 6, 2018, By Rob Enslin

As part of ongoing efforts to enhance administrative efficiency and effectiveness, the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) has reorganized its Budget Office. Andrea Persin is the college’s new director of budget and finance. Her team includes newly appointed Assistant…

Veterans

Campus Community Celebrates Veterans, University’s Commitment to Them with Numerous Events

Monday, November 5, 2018, By News Staff

In celebration of Veterans Day, and in keeping with the University’s commitment to be the “best place for veterans,” Syracuse will host multiple events ahead of the official observance on Sunday, Nov. 11. Syracuse’s commitment to veterans dates back to…

Campus & Community

Live Virtual Conference 2018: ‘Accessing Higher Ground: Accessible Media, Web and Technology Conference’

Sunday, November 4, 2018, By Christopher C. Finkle

All University faculty, staff, and students are invited to the Accessing Higher Ground Virtual Conference, a live, web-based conference focused on accessible media, web and technology, presented by the Association on Higher Education And Disability (AHEAD). The 21st annual conference…