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Why We Care About Jimmy Kimmel

Friday, September 22, 2017, By Sawyer Kamman

Last night, Jimmy Kimmel, the host of ABC’s late night show, attacked the latest Congressional bill that would undo much of the Affordable Care Act. Back in May, Kimmel, in a speech that went viral, offered a tearful speech about…

BBC Radio

Prof. David Yaffe Talks to BBC About New Book

Wednesday, September 20, 2017, By Keith Kobland

David Yaffe, assistant professor of humanities in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed by BBC 4 for his new biography about Joni Mitchell for the program “My Muse.”

BBC 4 Radio

Yaffe Interviewed About Joni Mitchel Biography

Monday, September 18, 2017, By Sawyer Kamman

A name that revolutionized the musical world forever is Joni Mitchell. Her songs transcend generations, and were the focal point of a new biography written by Syracuse Humanities Professor David Yaffe. His biography on the song writer is entitled Reckless…

Health & Society

‘Deej,’ Film about Autism and Inclusion, to Screen on Sept. 25

Monday, September 18, 2017, By Jennifer Russo

This month, the team behind the acclaimed new documentary, “Deej,” launches the Deej Inclusion Tour, a series of more than 50 campus and community screenings across the United States. The goal is to promote inclusion—in families, schools and communities—of all…

Campus & Community

Fall Produce to Get Excited About

Monday, September 11, 2017, By News Staff

Get excited for the first fall share delivery of the CSA! Brainfeeders, a student organization run out of the Falk College Food Studies Department, is working with Common Thread Farm to bring you nine weeks of delicious, locally sourced vegetables!…

Politico

Professor Murrett talks to Politico about North Korea

Friday, September 1, 2017, By Sawyer Kamman

Robert Murrett, public administration and international affairs professor of practice and INSCT deputy director, was quoted in a Politico article titled “Trump’s tough talk does little to deter North Korea.”

Campus & Community

Learn More About Fulbright Awards at Upcoming Workshops

Friday, August 25, 2017, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Syracuse University’s Center for Fellowship and Scholarship Advising (CFSA) will host a series of writing workshop for students planning to apply for a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship or Research/Study Award in the 2017-18 application cycle. The Fulbright U.S. Student program…

NPR

Lee McKnight Talks About Amazon’s Whole Foods Strategy

Friday, August 25, 2017, By Sawyer Kamman

After Amazon’s blockbuster purchase of Whole Foods, iSchool Professor Lee McKnight spoke with NPR about how Amazon will start by gathering more data on its consumers, rather than try to increase sales volume right away. With a large overlap between…

Campus & Community

InclusiveU Featured in New York Times Story about College Opportunities for People with Disabilities

Wednesday, August 9, 2017, By Kathleen Haley

The New York Times recently featured a story that highlights Syracuse University students and staff in InclusiveU, a dynamic college program for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities in the School of Education and another important innovation in the University’s…

Campus & Community

Four Questions with Carrie Abbott about Syracuse Welcome

Monday, July 17, 2017, By Shannon Andre

With Syracuse University preparing to welcome its newest students to campus this August, the Office of First-Year and Transfer Programs is busy putting the final touches on Syracuse Welcome 2017, Syracuse’s new student orientation program.  Each year, the staff and…