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Kaya Oakes to Present Borgognoni Lecture Oct. 9
People under 50 increasingly distrust institutions and “don’t like the ways in which politics and religion get tied together,” says Kaya Oakes, an author, journalist and writing teacher at the University of California, Berkeley. She will deliver the Joseph and…
Onondaga Citizens League Invites Public to Discuss ‘State of Community Engagement Infrastructure in CNY’
The Onondaga Citizens League (OCL) has announced the kick-off of its 2017/18 study, “The State of the Community Engagement Infrastructure in CNY.” Using community input, the study committee will look at the state of community engagement in the region—who is involved,…
Lunch Time Poems to Launch Sept. 22 in Bird Library
Syracuse University Libraries is pleased to announce a series of free noontime poetry readings this semester called Lunch Time Poems. Hosted by poet Stephen Kuusisto, professor in the cultural foundations of educations department in the School of Education, the series will…
Ryan Gross Named 2017 Tillman Scholar
Ryan Gross grew up hearing stories about his grandfathers’ military experiences during World War II, leading tank units through the Battle of the Bulge and serving on a Navy destroyer in the Pacific. Inspired by their service, he accepted a…
New York Times to Be Honored With i-3 Award at Mirror Awards Ceremony
The Newhouse School will honor The New York Times with the i-3 award for impact, innovation and influence at the 11th annual Mirror Awards ceremony June 13 in New York City. Follow on Twitter at #Mirrors17. Arthur O. Sulzberger Jr., chairman…
University Union Announces Mayfest and Block Party 2017
University Union will present Mayfest 2017, featuring hip-hop artist Vic Mensa and electronic music group Cheat Codes, on Friday, April 28, in Walnut Park; gates to the event open at 1 p.m. Block Party 2017—featuring hip-hop artist Travis Scott, electronic…
Syracuse International Film Festival Hosting Fourth Annual Spring Fest at Palace Theatre
The Syracuse International Film Festival’s Spring Fest 2017, celebrating filmmaking in New York state, is Friday, April 21, through Saturday, April 23, at the Palace Theatre, 2384 James St. in Syracuse. The full weekend of films begins on Friday at 6…
Switzer, Boston Marathon Legend, Still Feels Old Friend from Syracuse at Her Side
For Kathrine Switzer, a pivotal moment in running history really began with a challenge in a snowstorm. She was a student at Syracuse University in December 1966 when she went on a long run with Arnie Briggs, a Syracuse letter…
Panel Discussion and Free Screening of the Documentary ‘A Plastic Ocean’
Sustainability Management and student groups Students of Sustainability and Green Peace SU will be hosting a panel discussion on plastic pollution at 5:30 p.m. followed by a free screening of “A Plastic Ocean” at 6:45 p.m. on March 29 in…
Actor Derek Luke Speaking Wednesday as Guest of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity
Derek Luke, star of the critically acclaimed film “Antwone Fisher,” will speak on Wednesday, March 1, at 7:11 p.m. in Joyce Hergenhan Auditorium, Newhouse 3, as guest of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Tickets—$1 for students and the general public—are…