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Forest Whitaker to Speak March 25

Monday, March 23, 2015, By Shannon Andre

On Wednesday, March 25, world-renowned actor, producer and engaged humanitarian Forest Whitaker will speak for the fourth annual “Truth Be Told” event. The “Truth Be Told” speaker series is organized by the Delta Zeta chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity….

Arts & Culture

SU Wind Ensemble to Perform March 31

Monday, March 23, 2015, By Erica Blust

The Syracuse University Wind Ensemble will present a concert on Tuesday, March 31, at 8 p.m. in the Rose and Jules R. Setnor Auditorium, Crouse College. The concert is free and open to the public. The program will include works…

Arts & Culture

Humanities Center Explores ‘Hoodoo’ Spirituality March 23

Friday, March 20, 2015, By Rob Enslin

The Humanities Center in the College of Arts and Sciences continues its Spring Symposia series with a celebration of contemporary Hoodoo, an indigenous African American spiritual tradition. Katrina Hazzard Donald, a professor at Rutgers University-Camden, will lead a program titled…

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Additional Security Measures in MySlice

Friday, March 20, 2015, By Christopher C. Finkle

To better protect employees’ personal and financial information, the Comptroller’s Office and Information Technology and Services are announcing additional security measures pertaining to MySlice. Various universities have reported an increase in the number of attempts to access employee information through…

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Patricia Meyers Druger Astronomy Learning Center to be Dedicated March 28

Friday, March 20, 2015, By Rob Enslin

One Syracuse icon will honor another when professor Marvin Druger dedicates part of historic Holden Observatory in memory of his late wife, Patricia G’74. On Saturday, March 28, the College of Arts and Sciences will unveil the newly renovated Patricia…

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Philanthropy Week Celebration Starts Monday

Friday, March 20, 2015, By News Staff

On Monday, March 23, Syracuse University begins its annual Philanthropy Week celebration, a series of events to raise awareness about the critical role philanthropy plays at the University—and in society as a whole.

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Adventist Christian Fellowship Campus Sabbath

Thursday, March 19, 2015, By News Staff

The Adventist Christian Fellowship (ACF) will be hosting its annual Campus Sabbath on March 21. Theme: Hope. Venue: 201ABC Goldstein (South Campus) Time: 9:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. There will be free lunch from 1-2 p.m. You are welcome to stop…

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Call for New Student Convocation Faculty Speaker Nominations

Thursday, March 19, 2015, By Shannon Andre

The New Student Convocation Planning Committee is seeking nominations for the 2015 New Student Convocation faculty speaker. The selected speaker will give the faculty address to the incoming undergraduate students during the Convocation on Aug. 27. A hallmark feature of…

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SU-ESF Habitat for Humanity Organizing School Supplies Drive

Thursday, March 19, 2015, By Kathleen Haley

The Syracuse University and SUNY ESF chapter of Habitat for Humanity is holding a backpack and school supplies drive throughout the month of April. Backpacks and school supplies to benefit the local community will be accepted in boxes located in…

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New Student Health Insurance Plan and Policy Introduced

Thursday, March 19, 2015, By News Staff

In accordance with the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (ACA), Syracuse University will be offering a new student health insurance plan as of Aug. 1. The plan offering coincides with a revised University policy—to be phased…