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Tropic of Squalor: New Book by Peck Professor Mary Karr Highlights Irreverent Brand of Poetic Faith
“Before I believed in God, I believed in poetry,” confesses Mary Karr, speaking by phone from the Upper East Side, where she is dress shopping for the funeral of her friend and fellow writer Philip Roth. “Even when I was…
Summer Update #5
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: As shared in our June 14 update, there is intensive ongoing work being done this summer related to diversity and inclusion by so many in our community. In this message, I call your attention to two ongoing…
Whitman School Establishes/Appoints Associate Dean for Global Initiatives
Gene Anderson, dean of the Martin J. Whitman School of Management, announced the creation of a new leadership position, associate dean for global initiatives, appointing Eunkyu Lee, professor of marketing to the role effective July 1. The new position was created…
Honoring SUArt Galleries Director Domenic Iacono
Domenic Iacono from SUArt Galleries on Vimeo. SUArt Galleries, the greater University and the Central New York Arts community recently celebrated the founding director of the SUArt Galleries, Domenic Iacono, for his 40 years of service and dedication to…
CBT Wins Gold Award from CASE
Syracuse University’s triennial CBT reunion was recently presented a special Circle of Excellence Award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). SU’s entry, titled “Coming Back Together at Syracuse University: A Unique Approach to Diverse Alumni Engagement,”…
Keith A. Alford Appointed Interim Chief Diversity Officer
Chancellor Kent Syverud has appointed Professor Keith A. Alford to the newly created post of interim chief diversity officer (CDO), effective July 1. Alford is an associate professor, chair of the Falk College’s School of Social Work and graduate program…
Teacher-scholar Brian Taylor Shows How Putin’s Mentality Shapes Russian Politics
The running joke among foreign analysts is that, despite Russia’s dismal FIFA ranking, it may emerge as the real winner of the World Cup. Between now and July 15, millions of fans will flock to various Russian cities, including Moscow,…
Resources Available for Community Members Affected by Travel Restrictions
Earlier this week, the Supreme Court of the United States upheld the Trump Administration’s executive order barring individuals from Iran, Syria, Somalia, Libya, Yemen, North Korea and Venezuela (in limited cases) from entering the United States. After reviewing the Supreme…
Become a Facilitator for Shared Reading Discussion Groups
As part of enhancements to the first-year experience, all new students arriving this fall will now engage in a shared experience that includes a shared reading of Trevor Noah’s memoir, “Born A Crime,” and discussion groups that will focus on…
Professor Seeks Cancer Survivors for Multimedia Exhibition
Newhouse School Professor Tula Goenka and Syracuse photographer Cindy Bell are looking for survivors and fighters to participate in the “Look Now: Facing Breast Cancer” multimedia exhibition at Syracuse University’s Point of Contact Gallery in October. The Look Now team…