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College of Engineering and Computer Science Launches Inclusive Excellence Dialogue Circles
Over the next two years more than 500 faculty, staff and students in the College of Engineering and Computer Science will take part in Inclusive Excellence Dialogue Circles that address the challenging issues of race, ethnicity and gender head-on through…
Facilitators Sought to Engage New Students in Discussions around Shared Reading Selection ‘Lab Girl’
“Lab Girl,” an award-winning autobiography by pioneering scientist Hope Jahren, has been selected for the Fall 2019 semester shared reading experience for new students as part of the improved first-year SEM 100 seminar and the First-Year Experience Initiative. “Lab Girl”…
Open Presentations for Disability Cultural Center Director Candidates
The campus community is invited to attend open presentations by candidates for the Disability Cultural Center (DCC) director position. Presentations will focus on defining disability culture, the role of the DCC director in fostering disability culture, and ways to work…
Writer Larry Blumenfeld Using Watson Professorship to Explore ‘Jazz in Troubled Times’ March 25-April 5
Larry Blumenfeld, cultural journalist, music critic and longtime contributor to The Wall Street Journal, will serve as the 2019 Jeanette K. Watson Distinguished Visiting Professor in the Humanities at Syracuse University, March 25-April 5. Blumenfeld’s residency, titled “Jazz in Troubled…
Bookstore Brings Hugs from Home to Students for Valentine’s Day
On Valentine’s Day morning, the receiving area of the Syracuse University Bookstore in the lower level of the Schine Student Center was bustling. Fruit baskets lined one shelf. Other shelves held large bags called the Valentine’s Snack Attack—filled with cookies,…
NABJ President to Discuss Social Media, Storytelling, Digital Journalism at Newhouse Lecture Feb. 25
Sarah Glover ’96, president of the National Association of Black Journalists, will speak at the Newhouse School Feb. 25 as a guest of the Leaders in Communications Lecture Series. She will discuss how social media, storytelling and digital journalism propel…
Soul Series Lineup Announced for Spring 2019
The Office of Health Promotion is hosting its popular Soul program once again for the spring semester, including SoulSearch, SoulTalk, SoulScape and SoulfulEats. Each program aims to help students work toward personal growth and find deeper connection with one another….
Chancellor Syverud Addresses Feb. 13 University Senate Meeting
Chancellor Kent Syverud discussed several issues at Wednesday’s meeting of the University Senate. He addressed revisions to the faculty manual, adverse weather announcements and his experience while visiting Medellín, Columbia, last week. Below are the Chancellor’s remarks given at the…
Prince Sideman Marcus Anderson to Visit Campus for Black History Month Feb. 25
The Syracuse University Humanities Center has announced acclaimed saxophonist Marcus Anderson will visit campus on Monday, Feb. 25, in honor of Black History Month. A veteran of Prince’s backing band, the New Power Generation, Anderson currently tours with CeeLo Green…
Syracuse Stage Presents the Contemporary Comedy ‘Native Gardens’
A backyard border dispute between Washington, D.C., neighbors leads to spirited comedy in the contemporary satire “Native Gardens” at Syracuse Stage Feb. 13 through March 3. “Native Gardens” is written by Karen Zacarías. Melissa Crespo directs. The design team includes…