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Human Rights Lawyer to Speak on U.N. Disability Treaty Nov. 4
Janet Lord, senior vice president for human rights and inclusive development at the Burton Blatt Institute and senior researcher for the Harvard Law School Project on Disability, will speak Tuesday, Nov. 4, at 12:30 p.m. in 341 Eggers Hall. Her…
Disabled and Proud Conference Draws Prospective Students to Campus
A unique opportunity for prospective students (and their parents) to learn more about the fact that “disabled” does not mean “unable” when it comes to attending college, the Disabled and Proud conference motto was “Dare to Dream.” Come to find…
Disability Rights Activist Judith E. Heumann to visit University on Tuesday
Judith E. Heumann, the special advisor for international disability rights at the U.S. Department of State, will visit Syracuse University on Tuesday, Oct. 28. Heumann will participate in a discussion titled “Inclusion of People with Disabilities Around the Globe Through…
University’s Human Resources Plays Host for Disability Mentoring Day
On Wednesday, Oct, 15, Syracuse University marked National Disability Mentoring Day by collaborating with 43 other local businesses to participate in Disability Mentoring Day 2014 (DMD). DMD is a large scale-effort to promote career development opportunities for students and job…
Taishoff Center Presents ‘Disabled and Proud: Dare to Dream’
The Lawrence B. Taishoff Center for Inclusive Higher Education at Syracuse University will present “Disabled and Proud: Dare to Dream,” a two-day conference event on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 18 and 19. The conference, which is free to current and…
Disability Studies Scholar Rosemarie Garland-Thomson to Speak Oct. 23
On Thursday, Oct. 23, at 7 p.m., Rosemarie Garland-Thomson will give a lecture titled “Why I am a Bioconservative” in Watson Theatre. Following the lecture, a reception and book signing will take place at Light Work at 8 p.m. Students,…
Isaac Julien’s ‘Western Union: Small Boats (The Leopard)’ to Open UVP’s Year
Urban Video Project (UVP) and parent organization Light Work have announced the opening of their 2014-15 programming year with “Western Union: Small Boats (The Leopard)” (2007) by world-renowned visual artist and filmmaker Isaac Julien, from Sept. 11-Oct. 25. This exhibition…
Disability Services Staff Member Dies; Services Scheduled
Kathleen Delavan, a staff member of the Office of Disability Services, died on Aug. 27 after an extended illness. She began her affiliation with the Office of Disability Services as a communication assistant and, due to her terrific work ethic…
$1 Million Gift Launches fund to Aid Students with Disabilities
Syracuse University has received a $1 million gift from alumnus and former Orange basketball star George Hicker ’68 to launch a new fund to expand access and opportunities for students with disabilities. Hicker, president of Cardinal Industrial Real Estate, based…
College of Law Professor Lisa Dolak L’88 to Present Two Webcasts on Patent Issues
Lisa A. Dolak L’88, Angela S. Cooney Professor of Law at the Syracuse University College of Law, will present two free webcasts on patent issues for the New York State Science and Technology Law Center (NYS STLC) examining new patent…