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Advancing Scholarly Inquiry into Connections Between Religion, Spirituality and Social Change
Approximately one-third of millennials and post-millennials—young adults born 1981 and later—profess to have no connection to religion, according to the Pew Research Center. Yet evidence points to their strengthened humanitarian values and prominent spirituality. The degree to which religion is…
Burton Blatt Institute to Host ‘Disability Arts and Culture as Vital Performance’
The University’s Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) will host “Disability Arts and Culture as Vital Performance,” a two-day symposium on disability arts and culture featuring a book reading and panel discussion Oct. 17-18. “Disability Arts and Culture as Vital Performance” is…
This Coming Out Day, Celebrate ‘Outness’ Without Creating Pressure
Friday, October 11 is National Coming Out Day, a widely recognized day dedicated to raising awareness for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender queer community. Sara Burke is an assistant professor of psychology at Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences…
Syracuse University Submits Record Number of 2020 Fulbright Grant Applications
As Syracuse University students and alumni who received 2019 Fulbright grants settle into their experiences around the globe, a record number have submitted their applications for the 2020 cycle of funding. This year, the University submitted a record 45 grant…
University Celebrates Disability Awareness and Appreciation Month
Throughout October, the Disability Cultural Center (DCC), united with cross campus partners, is hosting Disability Awareness and Appreciation Month. “This month is important because it’s a chance for students to experience different ways of thinking about disability. Here at the…
Sandy Montag ’85 to be honored with Glickman Award for Leadership in Sports Media
Sandy Montag ’85, chief executive officer of The Montag Group, will receive the seventh annual Marty Glickman Award for Leadership in Sports Media at an on-campus ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 6. The award is given by the Newhouse School. Ian…
iSchool, City of Syracuse, Microsoft Form ‘Smart Cities’ Data and Technology Collaboration
The School of Information Studies (iSchool), the City of Syracuse and Microsoft today announced an innovative initiative that positions the entities as collaborators in a hub for Smart Cities technology development, research and training, and for advancing the city’s energy…
Experts Analyze the Presidential Use of Social Media
Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor of communications in the Newhouse School, was interviewed by USA Today for the story “Donald Trump sets Twitter record as White House fights off impeachment inquiry,” by CNN for the article, “Instagram rolls out new feature…
Point of Contact Gallery Announces the Opening of ‘When the Wind Comes Right Behind the Rain’
Point of Contact, 350 W. Fayette St., is hosting an opening reception and artist talk for “When the Wind Comes Right Behind the Rain” on Oct. 25. The reception and talk will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. This…
Special Collections Research Center Opens Papers of Dr. Thomas Szasz
Syracuse University Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) is pleased to announce the opening of the Thomas Szasz Papers. At nearly 200 linear feet, the collection represents the culmination of several years’ work by SCRC staff, including surveying, analysis, organization, rehousing,…