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Campus & Community

University’s 2019-20 Budget Includes Largest Ever Commitment to Student Financial Aid

Friday, April 5, 2019, By News Staff

Allocating nearly $280 million to student financial aid, Syracuse University’s 2019-20 budget prioritizes attracting and retaining students of promise and talent from across the socioeconomic spectrum. The figure reflects a nearly 9 percent increase in student financial aid as part…

Campus & Community

Elizabeth Sierra G’06 Named Disability Cultural Center Director

Friday, April 5, 2019, By Shannon Andre

The Division of Enrollment and the Student Experience has announced Elizabeth R. Sierra G’06 as the new director of the Disability Cultural Center. Her first day is Monday, April 8. Sierra is currently a psychotherapist and clinical supervisor at Sunshine Coast Health…

Arts & Culture

‘Out of Sight Into Mind’ Explores Magical Spirit of Dinosaurs in Modern Culture

Friday, April 5, 2019, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Chris Wildrick has long been captivated by dinosaurs. As an artist, he is especially interested in and studies the aesthetics and interpretations of dinosaurs. He even once contemplated a career switch into the paleontology field. Over the past several years,…

Campus & Community

City Plans for Road Work along Comstock, Waverly and South Crouse Avenues

Friday, April 5, 2019, By Kathleen Haley

The City of Syracuse is overseeing street improvements along Comstock, Waverly and South Crouse avenues that will improve access to campus. A contractor hired by the city will make repairs to sidewalks and accessible ramps and create new bike lanes….

Campus & Community

Schine On: Campus Community Invited to Schine Student Center Renovation Reveal

Thursday, April 4, 2019, By Shannon Andre

The campus community is invited to the renovation reveal and celebration of the Hildegarde and J. Myer Schine Student Center on Tuesday, April 9. The event also celebrates the legacy and philanthropy of Renée Schine Crown ’50, H’84 and Lester…

Campus & Community

Three Dynamic Scholars To Headline 36th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Public Affairs Lecture

Thursday, April 4, 2019, By News Staff

The Department of African American Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences is presenting its 36th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Public Affairs Lecture on Monday, April 15, from 5:30 to 7: 15 p.m. in Watson Theater in…

Media, Law & Policy

Free Screening Offered of ‘Miracle on 42nd Street,’ About the Manhattan Plaza Project

Thursday, April 4, 2019, By News Staff

The Department of Visual Communications in the Newhouse School is hosting a free screening of the award-winning film “Miracle on 42nd Street” followed by a Q&A with producer/director/screenwriter Ken Aguado on Thursday, April 11, at 6:30 p.m. in the Joyce…

Veterans

Student Veterans Organization Annual Ball and Awards Banquet Highlights Achievements and University’s Commitment to Veterans

Wednesday, April 3, 2019, By Leah Lazarz

The Syracuse University Student Veterans Organization (SVO) recently held its Annual Ball and Awards Banquet at Clear Path for Veterans in Chittenango, New York. The event, which drew more than 70 student veterans and guests from the campus community, recognizes…

Media, Law & Policy

Ma Wins Fellowship from the National Committee on US-China Relations

Wednesday, April 3, 2019, By News Staff

Yingyi Ma, associate professor of sociology and director of Syracuse University’s Asian/Asian American Studies program, has been awarded a Public Intellectual Program (PIP) fellowship from the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations. The highly competitive fellowship provides support for scholars who…

Media, Law & Policy

Syrian Accountability Project Releases Report on 2018 Gaza Demonstrations

Wednesday, April 3, 2019, By Martin Walls

Syracuse University College of Law students working for the Syrian Accountability Project have released an exploratory account of the violence that has occurred along the border of the Gaza Strip and Israel starting in March 2018. “An Endless Tragedy: A…