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White House Champion of Change Talila Lewis to Speak on Disability Justice March 29
“Disability Justice in the Age of Mass Incarceration: Perspectives on Race, Disability, Law & Accountability” will be the topic when disability activist Talila Lewis gives an address Thursday, March 29, from 10 a.m. to noon in 228B Schine Student Center….
Inaugural Forever Orange Week Showcases the Syracuse Bond
This new initiative, hosted by the Forever Orange Student Alumni Council, features an array of activities that focus on that strong connection, while highlighting the ways students can be leaders who foster Orange pride on campus.
College of Law to Welcome Preet Bharara as 2018 Commencement Speaker
College of Law Dean Craig M. Boise has announced that Preet Bharara, former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, will be the speaker at the Commencement of the Class of 2018 on May 11 at 11 a.m….
Falk College, Onondaga County Health Department Partner to Reduce Sodium Intake
The Syracuse community’s youngest citizens in childcare programs, as well local school-aged and college students, are the beneficiaries of Onondaga County Health Department and Falk College’s joint efforts aimed at reducing sodium intake. The Department of Health’s Healthy Communities Initiative…
History-Making Athlete, Social Activist Kathrine Switzer ’68, G’72 to Deliver 2018 Commencement Address at Syracuse University
As a 20-year-old Syracuse University junior in 1967, Switzer became the first woman to officially enter and run the Boston Marathon. That life-defining day inspired her to create greater opportunities for women in sports.
Plaque Dedication on April 4 to Honor the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
Members of the campus community are invited to attend a special plaque unveiling and dedication program honoring the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. at 4:30 p.m. on April 4, the 50th anniversary of the civil rights leader’s assassination. The brief…
Syracuse Stage Announces 2018/2019 Season Bursting with Dynamic Stories, Vibrant Characters
Three comedies, a world premiere, a charming holiday musical and a critically acclaimed Tony Award winner for Best Play make up the 2018/2019 Syracuse Stage season. “It is a season bursting with dynamic stories and vibrant characters,” says artistic director…
Same Mosquito Transmitting Yellow Fever, Dengue and Zika Virus
Brazil is working to get a handle on the worst outbreak of yellow fever in decades. Just this week, the government announced that it planned to vaccinate the entire country against the virus by April 2019. David Larsen is an…
Can Judges Rule on Gerrymandering and Stay Non-Political?
Professor Keith Bybee, a legal scholar at Syracuse University who studies issues around gerrymandering and perceptions of judicial bias, is available to discuss the legal issues of Benisek v. Lamone which will be argued before the Supreme Court on Wednesday, March…
Q&A: The Office of the University Ombuds
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud announced the opening of the Office of the University Ombuds in February. Professor Emeritus Samuel Clemence is leading the office in an interim capacity until a search committee identifies a permanent ombuds later this semester….