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University Community Mourns Passing of Staff Member and Student Bridget Lawson
The Syracuse University community is mourning the passing of Bridget Lawson, a dedicated staff member, friend, mentor and emerging scholar. For 20 years, Lawson was a fixture in many Syracuse University initiatives, academic opportunity services and organizations that benefitted diverse…
Lender Center for Social Justice Seeks Applicants for Student Fellows
The Lender Center for Social Justice is seeking students from all academic disciplines to apply as a 2020-22 Lender Student Fellow. The Lender Center welcomes students who are passionate about finding solutions to complex problems, and the two-year fellowships will…
Nikole Hannah-Jones Is the Next Guest of the University Lectures Series
Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones, creator of The New York Times’ acclaimed “The 1619 Project,” will be the next guest of the University Lectures series on Thursday, Oct. 8 at 7:30 p.m. She will be interviewed by Rawiya Kameir,…
“Why is a Jackson Pollock painting, and its sale at auction, so significant?”
Sharif Bey, dual associate professor in arts education, teaching and leadership in the College of Visual and Performing Arts and the School of Education, was quoted by syracuse.com for the story “Why is a Jackson Pollock painting, and its sale…
“Trump’s COVID-19 Diagnosis: What We Know & The Political Dimensions Of Medical Messaging”
Margaret Thompson, associate professor of history and political science in the Maxwell School, was interviewed for the Southern California Public Radio story “Trump’s COVID-19 Diagnosis: What We Know & The Political Dimensions Of Medical Messaging.” In the interview Thompson joins…
“Katko, Balter in Tight Race For Congress; What Does it Mean?”
Margaret Thompson, associate professor of history and political science in the Maxwell School, was interviewed for the Spectrum News story “Katko, Balter in Tight Race For Congress; What Does it Mean?” Thompson, who specializes in American government and politics, believes…
School of Education Announces New Center on Disability and Inclusion
Bringing together decades of leadership into one collaborative center, the School of Education has announced the new Center on Disability and Inclusion (CDI). Formed to advance inclusive education and disability rights, and promote the inclusion of people with disabilities in…
Interdisciplinary Approaches to Elder Justice Virtual Conference to Be Held Oct. 15-16
The potential benefits of restorative practices to address elder abuse and exploitation are the focus of a two-day virtual conference taking place Oct. 15-16, sponsored by the College of Law, Falk College and its School of Social Work, the Office…
BCCE Creates Community Through Gospel Music
Rev. Dr. Seretta C. McKnight ’80 came to Syracuse University in the fall of 1976. As a freshman she had a difficult time finding her place on campus. “The thing I found missing my freshman year was that sense of…
First-Year Architecture Students Get in ‘Good Trouble’
During the first four weeks of the Fall 2020 semester, 108 freshmen architecture students in Assistant Teaching Professor Valeria Rachel Herrera’s representation course (ARC 181) were immersed in a rigorous foundational drawing boot camp designed to help them understand ideas…