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VPA Students, Faculty Participate in Inclusive Music Education Pilot Program

Friday, January 31, 2020, By Rob Enslin

A Syracuse University music instructor is spearheading a new pilot program that introduces homeschoolers to the art of creative expression. Alina Plourde, who teaches oboe in the Setnor School of Music in the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA),…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University Women in Leadership Initiative Announces Spring 2020 Pilot Programming

Friday, January 31, 2020, By News Staff

Last semester, attendees at the Women in Leadership Fall 2019 Forum were surveyed about their interest in future leadership programming. Key findings from survey respondents included: Wanting the opportunity to know in advance what upcoming programming is being offered. Multiple…

Campus & Community

Marylyn Turner ’56, G’57 and Chuck Klaus G’05 Give $15 Million to Support Art Scholarships, Immersion Experiences at Syracuse University

Friday, January 31, 2020, By Erica Blust

A $15 million gift from Marylyn Turner ’56, G’57 and her husband, Chuck Klaus G’05, will support the education of emerging artists in the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ (VPA) School of Art through scholarships and immersion experiences in…

Campus & Community

Update from Special Committee on University Climate, Diversity and Inclusion Co-Leads

Thursday, January 30, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Members of the Syracuse University Community: We are writing to you today to update you on the work of the Special Committee on University Climate, Diversity and Inclusion, which was formed by the Board of Trustees last semester, as…

STEM

Bei Yu Chosen as Microsoft Investigator Fellow

Thursday, January 30, 2020, By Diane Stirling

Bei Yu, Katchmar-Wilhelm Associate Professor at the School of Information Studies and faculty lead for the iSchool’s certificate program in data science, has been selected as a Microsoft Investigator Fellow. The award recognizes her impact, leadership and accomplishments in her…

Campus & Community

School of Architecture Celebrating Black History Month with Exhibitions, Events in Memory of Professor Emeritus Kermit J. Lee Jr.

Wednesday, January 29, 2020, By Julie Sharkey

Serving as both a memorial and a platform to encourage informal conversations during the celebration of Black History Month, “The Living Room Conversation: In Memory of Professor Kermit J. Lee Jr.” will be on exhibition beginning Monday, Feb. 3, in…

Campus & Community

Students to Present Research and Creative Projects at The SOURCE’s Orange Talks, Poster Session Event Friday, Jan. 31

Wednesday, January 29, 2020, By Kathleen Haley

A discussion by senior PJ Bufkin on his creative work exploring black identity through multimedia performance. A presentation by junior Matt Disbrow on the study of IQ, reaction times and the expression of autism spectrum disorder. And a look by…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University Celebrates Black History Month Beginning Feb. 1

Monday, January 27, 2020, By News Staff

Syracuse University’s annual Black History Month celebration includes a lineup of incredible and thought-provoking speakers, a three-on-three basketball tournament, a Martial Arts Expo, musical performances, an art exhibition and more, with campuswide coordination led by the Office of Multicultural Affairs…

Campus & Community

Special Moments from the 35th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

Monday, January 27, 2020, By News Staff

Members of the University and greater Syracuse communities gathered in the Dome Sunday night for powerful performances and speakers at the 35th annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. Civil rights leader the Rev. Raphael Warnock, senior pastor of…

Campus & Community

School of Architecture Senior Among Speakers at Upcoming TEDx Conference

Monday, January 27, 2020, By Julie Sharkey

After years of successful support by the iSchool, the student-run TEDx Syracuse University conference is switching to a cross-disciplinary curation model. The overarching theme for this year’s event is “A Seat at the Table” and will feature, for the first…