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Alumnus Honored by Son with Creation of Endowed Scholarship Fund

Monday, October 30, 2017, By Kathleen Haley

An alumnus is being honored by his son who has established a scholarship in his father’s name to support student-athletes pursuing graduate work in education or service-based fields. The $1.5 million endowment is being provided by Brian Grossman in honor…

Media, Law & Policy

Public Policy Fellowship Puts Senior on Path to Graduate School

Monday, October 30, 2017, By Kathleen Haley

Chizobam Nwagwu ’18 spent an intensive seven weeks as a Public Policy and International Affairs Program fellow at the University of Minnesota’s Humphrey School of Public Affairs. The summer institute program—with its three graduate courses, networking opportunities and site visits…

Campus & Community

‘Syracuse University Impact: Central to Central New York’ Report Released, Details University’s $1.1 Billion Impact on Local Economy, Communities

Monday, October 30, 2017, By News Staff

Beyond the economic impact and job creation fueled by the University’s general operations, Syracuse University students, staff and faculty invest countless hours of intellectual capital and engagement to support community organizations, touch lives and expand opportunities for the residents of Central New York.

Health & Society

Communication Sciences and Disorders Public Meeting Announced for Oct. 30

Monday, October 30, 2017, By News Staff

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders in the College of Arts and Sciences at Syracuse University is holding a public meeting as part of the reaccreditation process by the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) of American Speech Language Hearing…

’Cuse Cast for Week of Oct. 30

Monday, October 30, 2017, By Keith Kobland

Taylor Epps ’19 has this week’s ’Cuse Cast, with details on the Remembrance Ceremony, Child Nutrition Day at Falk College and the visit to campus by a survivor of the atomic attack in Hiroshima.

Arts & Culture

914Works Presents ‘By-productions’ by GYni through Nov. 9

Friday, October 27, 2017, By Erica Blust

914Works in the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) is presenting “By-productions,” an exhibition by GYni, through Nov. 9. A closing reception will be held on Thurs., Nov. 9, from 6-9 p.m. 914Works is located at 914 E. Genesee St.,…

Campus & Community

Members of 2017-18 Chancellor’s Citation Committee Announced

Friday, October 27, 2017, By News Staff

The members of the 2017-18 Chancellor’s Citation Selection Committee have been announced. Members of the committee review nominations for the Chancellor’s Citation for Excellence and submit their recommendations to Chancellor Kent Syverud. This year’s members are the following: Bruce Abbey,…

Health & Society

Participants Sought for Project Documenting Stories of Breast Cancer Survivors, Others Affected by the Disease

Friday, October 27, 2017, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Newhouse School faculty member Tula Goenka is seeking participants for her project “Look Now: Facing Breast Cancer.” The project focuses on breast cancer survivors through a series of clothed and unclothed portraits and an accompanying documentary with the goal of…

Arts & Culture

VPA’s Ralph Zito Receives Juilliard School’s President’s Medal

Thursday, October 26, 2017, By Erica Blust

Ralph Zito, professor and chair of the Department of Drama in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, received the Juilliard School’s President’s Medal at the 50th anniversary celebration of Julliard’s Drama Division on Oct. 9. Zito, an alumnus of…

Campus & Community

Phyllis Backer Foundation Establishes Named Professorship in Jewish Studies

Thursday, October 26, 2017, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

A major gift from The Phyllis Backer Foundation will enhance the depth and breadth of modern Jewish studies at Syracuse University. The Foundation has made a $1.5 million gift to establish The Phyllis Backer Professor of Jewish Studies in the…