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Neal Powless G’08 to Head University Ombuds Office

Friday, January 18, 2019, By News Staff

Syracuse University today announced the appointment of Neal Powless G’08 to the post of University ombuds. In this role, Powless will serve the campus community as a neutral, independent, informal and confidential resource for faculty, staff and graduate students who…

Veterans

Syracuse University Office of Veteran and Military Affairs Announces Inaugural Advisory Board

Tuesday, August 21, 2018, By Leah Lazarz

As part of the University’s enduring commitment to be the nation’s premier institute of higher education for veterans and military-connected students, Syracuse University’s Office of Veterans and Military Affairs (OVMA) has announced the membership of its inaugural advisory board. Composed…

Campus & Community

Indigenous Student Graduation Reception Honors Students at Its 15th Annual Event

Tuesday, May 29, 2018, By Kathleen Haley

The Office of Multicultural Affairs’ Native Student Program celebrated graduating Indigenous students during the 15th annual Indigenous Student Graduation Reception on May 5. The University’s Indigenous students earned 17 bachelor’s degrees, four master’s degrees, one J.D. and one Ph.D. It…

Business & Economy

2018 RvD iPrize Winners Announced

Wednesday, March 28, 2018, By Pamela Whiteley McLaughlin

Winners have been announced for the 2018 RvD iPrize competition, held March 23 at Syracuse University. The event, sponsored by the School of Information Studies (iSchool), was coordinated by the Blackstone LaunchPad at Syracuse University and hosted at Syracuse University…

Business & Economy

Impact Prize Winners Announced

Friday, November 17, 2017, By Pamela Whiteley McLaughlin

A panel of area civic leaders this week announced the winners of the first Impact Prize competition at Syracuse University. Winners were selected for the most innovative and implementable ideas to help solve civic, environmental, economic or other public challenges,…

Business & Economy

Finalists Announced for Inaugural Impact Prize Competition

Wednesday, November 8, 2017, By Pamela Whiteley McLaughlin

A panel of Syracuse University judges has announced the 12 finalists for the inaugural Impact Prize competition. The student ventures were selected from 36 applicant teams by a panel of Syracuse University faculty and staff who are engaged in entrepreneurship and…

Arts & Culture

Nando Alvarez-Perez to Visit Light Work for Artist Talk, Q&A Nov. 13

Tuesday, November 7, 2017, By Cjala Surratt

Light Work Lab will host a special artist talk and Q&A with Nando Alvarez-Perez, on Monday, Nov. 13, at 10 a.m., during which he will discuss his art, current residency at Visual Studies Workshop in Rochester, New York, and his thoughts…

Arts & Culture

McCartney at the Carrier Dome: Latest Tale in Rich Beatles Heritage in Syracuse

Friday, May 5, 2017, By Sean Kirst

Ed Riley swings open the door to suite 830 at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown, known for decades as the Hotel Syracuse. The rooms inside still contain much of the detail from the 1924 opening of the hotel, restored by Riley’s…

Campus & Community

Come Celebrate at Earthfest: Why Every Day Should be Earth Day

Monday, April 17, 2017, By News Staff

Syracuse University Sustainability Management, the New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG), BrainFeeders and Students of Sustainability (SOS) are sponsoring Earthfest, a free communitywide, sustainability-themed music and arts festival celebrating Earth Day in the Thornden Park Amphitheater on Sunday, April…

Arts & Culture

Former Syracuse Religion Scholar Huston Smith Mourned

Tuesday, January 24, 2017, By Renée K. Gadoua

Ten years after the renowned religion scholar Huston Smith left Syracuse University’s Department of Religion, he updated his popular book “The Religions of Man” (1958) to include a chapter on indigenous traditions. Smith, who died Dec. 30 at age 97,…