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University Monitoring Winter Weather Conditions; No Change In Operating Status

Sunday, February 8, 2015, By News Staff

The University is monitoring the current winter weather and road conditions in Syracuse and the surrounding region. This effort includes assessing recent National Weather Service data and forecasting, and consulting with an independent meteorologist. Based on current conditions, the University…

Arts & Culture

Learning to the Beat

Friday, February 6, 2015, By Amy Manley

On a cold January morning, a sizzling percussive rhythm echoed from the depths of the Hall of Languages. Students in Professor Carol Babiracki’s “Intro to World Music” class were treated to a vibrant African drumming and dance workshop, led by…

Arts & Culture

Architecture Students Blend Safety, Community Spaces for Church

Friday, February 6, 2015, By Kathleen Haley

When Freedom by Design took on the task to create a handicap-accessible ramp at the Westminster Presbyterian Church, they decided to expand on the concept. Students are constructing the ramp, along with a shelter, outdoor storage and community spaces.

Campus & Community

Faculty, Trustees Engage Together in Strategic Plan Brainstorming Session

Friday, February 6, 2015, By Carol Boll

Faculty representatives from the University’s Academic Strategic Plan Steering Committee engaged members of the Board of Trustees in what participants characterized as a lively and informative discussion and brainstorming session during the board’s recent winter retreat. The brainstorming session was…

Campus & Community

LGBT Resource Center Hosts New Discussion Group

Thursday, February 5, 2015, By Shannon Andre

This year, the LGBT Resource Center, an office within the Division of Student Affairs, has launched a new discussion group for people with family members who identify with lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans*, queer and asexual (LGBTQA) communities. The discussion group,…

‘#NotAskingForIt’ Video Launch Party on Feb. 9

Thursday, February 5, 2015, By Shannon Andre

On Feb. 9, the Office of Health Promotion, within the Division of Student Affairs, will host a launch party for the Got Consent? Be SU.R.E. campaign’s screening of the Syracuse University “#NotAskingForIt” video. The launch party will take place in…

Librarian Barbara Opar receives Association of Architecture School Librarians Award

Thursday, February 5, 2015, By Pamela Whiteley McLaughlin

Syracuse University Librarian Barbara Opar has been awarded the 2015 Distinguished Service Award from the Association of Architecture School Librarians (AASL). The annual award recognizes an individual member of the library profession who has, over a significant period of time,…

Health & Society

Women’s Studies Pioneer Rosi Braidotti to Speak Feb. 12-13

Thursday, February 5, 2015, By Rob Enslin

One of Europe’s leading contemporary philosophers and feminist theoreticians is giving two lectures at Syracuse University. Rosi Braidotti, Distinguished University Professor and founding director of the Centre for the Humanities at Utrecht University (Netherlands), will discuss “The Political: What Does…

Campus & Community

Posse Foundation President Deborah Bial Visits Syracuse Posse Scholars

Thursday, February 5, 2015, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Syracuse Posse Scholars and their mentors, deans, faculty and staff joined Chancellor Kent Syverud at a luncheon to kick off Bial’s visit.

Arts & Culture

Connective Corridor Seeking Warehouse Mural Proposals

Thursday, February 5, 2015, By Cyndi Moritz

Syracuse University design students will soon have the opportunity to showcase their skills in a big visual way. The Connective Corridor, in partnership with the School of Design in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, is calling for student…