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Health & Society

Wilderness First Responder Certification Course May 10-19

Thursday, March 29, 2018, By Rachel Friedman

The Syracuse University Outing Club (SUOC) is hosting a Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification course from May 10-19. The cost of the class is $450, and registration is now open on the Recreation Services website. An initial deposit of $150…

Media, Law & Policy

University Lectures Hosts Political Commentator Joy-Ann Reid

Thursday, March 29, 2018, By Kevin Morrow

The University Lectures series is hosting Joy-Ann Reid, host of MSNBC’s “AM Joy” and columnist for The Daily Beast, on Tuesday, April 3, at 7:30 p.m. in Syracuse University’s Hendricks Chapel. Reid will be engaged in an on-stage conversation with…

Campus & Community

Chancellor Syverud Addresses March 28 University Senate Meeting

Thursday, March 29, 2018, By News Staff

During the University Senate’s March 28 meeting, Chancellor Kent Syverud spoke about this year’s Commencement speaker, the University’s relationship with SUNY ESF and the upcoming disability services audit. Chancellor Syverud also addressed the matter of rankings and the renovation of…

Arts & Culture

Award-Winning Author Yiyun Li Speaking April 4 for Raymond Carver Reading Series

Wednesday, March 28, 2018, By Kevin Morrow

Princeton University professor Yiyun Li, the 2018 Richard Elman Visiting Writer in the College of Arts and Sciences, is the next author appearing for the Raymond Carver Reading Series. She will participate in a Q&A session at 3:45 p.m. and…

Campus & Community

Five Students Awarded Foundations Scholarship for Spring 2018

Wednesday, March 28, 2018, By Rachel Friedman

Foundations is a workshop series that introduces Syracuse University students to essential life-skills. It is a collaborative effort between many Syracuse University departments and schools, including Career Services, the Office of Financial Literacy, Athletics, the Office of Health Promotion and…

Media, Law & Policy

Washington Post Honored with Toner Prize for Political Reporting

Wednesday, March 28, 2018, By Wendy S. Loughlin

A team of reporters from The Washington Post is the winner of the 2018 Toner Prize for Excellence in Political Reporting. The $5,000 prize, which is given by the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, honors the late Robin Toner ’76,…

Campus & Community

Office of General Counsel Adds New Associate to Staff

Wednesday, March 28, 2018, By Kathleen Haley

Senior Vice President and General Counsel Daniel French has announced the appointment of Melinda Lothes as associate general counsel for intellectual property and business transactions. She joined the staff on Feb. 1. In her new position, Lothes will provide advice…

Campus & Community

White House Champion of Change Talila Lewis to Speak on Disability Justice March 29

Monday, March 26, 2018, By Cyndi Moritz

“Disability Justice in the Age of Mass Incarceration: Perspectives on Race, Disability, Law & Accountability” will be the topic when disability activist Talila Lewis gives an address Thursday, March 29, from 10 a.m. to noon in 228B Schine Student Center….

WSYR

Education Professor Talks #MarchForOurLives

Sunday, March 25, 2018, By Sawyer Kamman

This weekend, countless #MarchForOurLives rallies were staged across the nation in response to the shooting in Parkland, Florida. For News Channel 9, Julia White, an assistant professor in the School of Education, discussed the rallies, and the efforts behind them….

Health & Society

Falk College, Onondaga County Health Department Partner to Reduce Sodium Intake

Friday, March 23, 2018, By Michele Barrett

The Syracuse community’s youngest citizens in childcare programs, as well local school-aged and college students, are the beneficiaries of Onondaga County Health Department and Falk College’s joint efforts aimed at reducing sodium intake. The Department of Health’s Healthy Communities Initiative…