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Meet Lt. Col. Michael Skarda, Syracuse University’s Air Force ROTC Detachment Commander
When Michael Skarda started the journey of becoming a commissioned officer in the U.S. Air Force, there were no indications that his military career was beginning amidst two decades of conflict. In 2002, Skarda joined the Air Force’s Reserve Officer…
Opportunities Available for Campus Community Members to Participate in Holiday Giving, Volunteerism
For those looking to voluntarily contribute to the distribution of holiday items to local nonprofit organizations in Syracuse, the Office of Community Engagement makes this seamless. “As the holiday season approaches for this year, the Office of Community Engagement encourages…
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Highlights Leadership, Community and Empowerment
Karen Herrera ’24 knows all too well how much work goes into running a student organization. Having started as the events coordinator for the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) at Syracuse University, she now serves as the current co-president,…
A&S Professor Wins Mentorship Award
Gwendolyn D. Pough, dean’s professor of the humanities and professor in the Department of Women’s and Gender Studies, is the latest recipient of the 2023 Ede Mentoring Award from the Coalition of Feminist Scholars in the History of Rhetoric &…
Chancellor Syverud Updates University Senate on Student Housing, Benefits
Chancellor Kent Syverud addressed University Senate at its meeting today. His remarks were as follows: Thank you, Professor Reed. I need to update the Senate on two pieces of University business before turning to current issues for our community regarding…
Q&A With Alex Jainchill: Illuminating the Story of Malcolm X at the Met Opera
How do you illuminate the powerful story of civil rights leader Malcolm X on the opera stage? It was a challenge that lighting designer Alex Jainchill couldn’t pass up, working on a groundbreaking opera at the renowned Metropolitan Opera in…
Faculty Panel on Academic Freedom to Be Held Nov. 30
A faculty panel on academic freedom will be held Thursday, Nov. 30, from 11 a.m. to noon at 500 Hall of Languages. The event, sponsored by the Office of Academic Affairs, is open to the University community. The discussion will…
Industry Experts Weigh In on Disney’s Acquisition of Comcast’s Stake in Hulu
As growing pains continue to plague the streaming industry, Disney is preparing to buy out Comcast’s stake in Hulu for at least $8.6 billion. It’s the latest sign of volatility in the space and a move that competitors are closely…
University to Host Conference that Addresses Legal and Theological Theory of the Doctrine of Christian Discovery
A series of 15th- and 16th-century papal edicts continues to shape policies that include land usage and mineral extraction across the globe and undergird notions of white supremacy and religious extremism. In 1823, the U.S. Supreme Court cited the edicts,…
Graduate Student Supports DEIA Initiatives, Awareness Across Campus
A graduate student who led diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) awareness initiatives at her undergraduate alma mater is now helping to advance Syracuse University’s DEIA objectives through her role in the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI). Carlee Kerr,…