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Kevin Richardson of the ‘Exonerated Five’ Honored With Scholarship Fund

Saturday, October 5, 2019, By Hailey Womer

Kevin Richardson’s visit to Syracuse University – sponsored by Faculty Affairs in the Office of the Provost, the Office of the Chief Diversity Officer, the Office of Multicultural Affairs and the Office of Multicultural Advancement – was highlighted again by…

CityLab

Pres. Trump’s Altered Map of Hurricane Dorian Sparks Controversy

Friday, October 4, 2019, By Hailey Womer

Distinguished Professor of Geology in the Maxwell School, Mark Monmonier, was quoted in CityLab for the story, “MapLab: Trump’s ‘Mutilated’ Storm Map.” In the article, Monmonier uses his expertise in manipulative cartography to analyze the altered map of Hurricane Dorian’s track shown…

The Hill

The Impeachment Process- How Will It Impact Americans?

Friday, October 4, 2019, By Hailey Womer

Grant Reeher, director of the Campbell Institute for Public Affairs and professor of political science in the Maxwell School, was quoted in The Hill story, “The Memo: Will impeachment create an even more polarized nation?” In the article, Reeher discusses the…

CNN

Tariff Burden To Be Felt By Many Americans

Friday, October 4, 2019, By Daryl Lovell

Mary Lovely, professor of economics in the Maxwell School, wrote the CNN op-ed “Many Americans haven’t felt the burden of Trump’s tariffs. They’re about to.” In the piece, Professor Lovely argues that tariffs are going to hurt the consumer checkbook.

Arts & Culture

Syracuse International Film Festival Runs Oct. 11, 12, 13

Friday, October 4, 2019, By News Staff

A new honorary festival director, Daniel Baldwin, will welcome guests and present awards at the 16th annual Syracuse International Film Festival (SYRFILMFEST). Films and events will be held Oct. 11-13 at the Red House Arts Center, 400 S. Salina St….

Campus & Community

University Celebrates LGBTQ+ History Month

Friday, October 4, 2019, By Shannon Andre

During the month of October, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Resource Center, in collaboration with on- and off-campus partners, presents a calendar of events, programs and workshops in honor of LGBTQ+ History Month. The celebration also honors the…

Veterans

IVMF, Hillsborough Community College Develop New Program for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Wednesday, October 2, 2019, By Leah Lazarz

Earlier this semester, Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) expanded its portfolio of veteran transition programs with the launch of STRIVE-Startup Training Resources Inspiring Veteran Entrepreneurship. Developed with insight from IVMF’s leading research and veteran entrepreneurship teams,…

Veterans

Syracuse University and National Nonprofits Partner to Bring First Virtual Reality System to Syracuse Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Wednesday, October 2, 2019, By Leah Lazarz

A unique partnership involving Syracuse University, the Syracuse Veterans Affairs Medical Center and two national nonprofits—Operation Hat Trick, which generates awareness and support for the recovery of wounded service members and veterans through branded merchandise sales, and SoldierStrong—has resulted in…

Campus & Community

Students Document the Lives of Central New York Residents as Part of Newhouse’s Annual Fall Workshop

Tuesday, October 1, 2019, By Wendy S. Loughlin

More than 80 graduate, undergraduate and military visual journalism students from the Newhouse School will spend Oct. 3-6 documenting the lives of Syracuse-area residents as part of the school’s annual Fall Workshop. The event is sponsored by the visual communications (VIS) department….

Campus & Community

Registration Now Open for ‘Plant-Powered Eating for Optimal Health’ Workshop for Faculty and Staff

Tuesday, October 1, 2019, By News Staff

One of the most powerful steps you can take to improve your health, boost energy levels and prevent chronic diseases is to move to a plant-based diet. The “Plant-Powered Eating for Optimal Health” workshop will focus on the principles and…