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Campus & Community

Local NAACP Leaders to Discuss Diversity and Inclusion Work with University Staff

Monday, December 10, 2018, By News Staff

Two representatives of the Syracuse chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) will speak to interested University staff members on Tuesday, Dec. 11, at 1:30 p.m. The presentation is sponsored by the University’s Office of…

Arts & Culture

SU Press Author Wins Modern Language Association of America Book Award

Sunday, December 9, 2018, By Mona Hamlin

The Modern Language Association of America (MLA) has selected Jerold C. Frakes as co-winner of this year’s Fenia and Yaakov Leviant Memorial Prize in Yiddish Studies for his book “Early Yiddish Epic” (2014) published by the Syracuse University Press. The…

Campus & Community

Copies of ‘Born a Crime’ Distributed to CNY Community

Sunday, December 9, 2018, By Joyce LaLonde

After a successful First-Year Shared Reading Experience and as anticipation builds for Trevor Noah’s appearance on campus, Syracuse University is partnering with CNY Reads One Book to distribute copies of Noah’s acclaimed memoir, “Born a Crime: Stories from a South…

Psychology Today

Institute for Veterans and Military Families Highlighted in Story

Friday, December 7, 2018, By Sean Dorcellus

The Institute for Veterans and Military Families was highlighted in the Psychology Today story “New Collar Jobs Are New Pathways to Employment.” “In partnership with Syracuse University, Accenture has developed the Institute for Veterans and  Military Families.  Along with the…

STEM

Chemistry Alumnus Named to Forbes’ ‘30 Under 30’ List

Thursday, December 6, 2018, By Rob Enslin

Michael Ruggiero G’14, G’16 combines experimental, theoretical techniques to study molecular movement Forbes magazine has recognized an alumnus of the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) for his contributions to the study of molecular movement. Michael Ruggiero, who earned master’s…

Media, Law & Policy

Call for Entries: Toner Prize for Excellence in Political Reporting

Wednesday, December 5, 2018, By Wendy S. Loughlin

The Newhouse School is now accepting entries for the $5,000 Toner Prize for Excellence in Political Reporting. Entries may be submitted online at tonerprogram.syr.edu. Deadline is Jan. 21, 2019. The Toner Prize recognizes outstanding political reporting in a tribute to…

Campus & Community

University Hosts Dec. 14 Program on Understanding Bias for All Staff

Wednesday, December 5, 2018, By Carol Boll

A national expert on diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias will speak Dec. 14 at the Schine Center’s Goldstein Auditorium in a program for all University staff. The program is jointly sponsored by Syracuse University Interim Chief Diversity Officer Keith Alford…

Campus & Community

Autographed Sports Memorabilia, Other Items Available at Sport Management Club ‘After Auction Sale’

Tuesday, December 4, 2018, By News Staff

The Falk College’s Sport Management Club “After the Auction” sale is happening now through December 12. Students, faculty and staff, along with their friends and families, are invited to visit www.sucharitysportsauction.com to view and purchase more than 60 items, including…

Arts & Culture

Art History Seminar Immerses Students in Art Collections at SU; Eight+One Magazine Highlights their Research

Monday, December 3, 2018, By Renée Gearhart Levy

During spring semester 2018, Romita Ray charged the students of her Art and Architecture at SU seminar to select an artwork or architectural drawing in the art collections at SU for intensive study. The seminar provides an immersive experience with…

STEM

The Brain That Changed Everything

Monday, December 3, 2018, By Rob Enslin

Alexander R. Weiss ’12 has a library full of books and journals, from arcane treatises on science and engineering to timeless works of literature and philosophy. One book he holds dear is The New York Times Bestseller “The Brain That…