Search Results for: ,Jan

Arts & Culture

Humanities Center Announces Ambitious Spring Lineup

Tuesday, January 26, 2016, By Rob Enslin

The Syracuse University Humanities Center, based in the College of Arts and Sciences, announces its most ambitious spring lineup to date, supporting more than 30 events and activities taking place between Jan. 29 and April 20. Click here for the…

Arts & Culture

Reception for Artist Julie Pratt’s Exhibit: ‘Full Disclosure’

Tuesday, January 26, 2016, By Kristina Starowitz

Join us for a reception to celebrate the work of artist, Julie Pratt Thursday, Jan. 28, from 3-5 p.m. at Syracuse Stage. Light refreshments will be served. Pratt’s larger-than-life artwork focuses on themes of gender identity, unconventional beauty and personal…

Media, Law & Policy

Gitner Elected National Secretary of National Press Photographer’s Association

Tuesday, January 26, 2016, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Seth Gitner, an associate professor of newspaper and online journalism in the Newhouse School, was elected to a two-year term as national secretary of the National Press Photographer’s Association (NPPA). He was sworn in at NPPA’s board of directors meeting…

Campus & Community

Lewandowski Appointed Interim Chair of Psychology Department

Monday, January 25, 2016, By Cyndi Moritz

Lawrence J. Lewandowski, professor and co-director of clinical training in the school psychology program, has been appointed interim chairman of the Department of Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences. He takes over for Peter Vanable, who has been…

Arts & Culture

Light Work Presents ‘Mass and Obstruction’

Monday, January 25, 2016, By News Staff

Mary Mattingly creates photographs, sculpture, video and large-scale public art projects ostensibly about climate change, but revealing deeper focus on survival and endurance in the face of ecological degradation and violence.

Campus & Community

University Launches Student-Run Instagram, @OurSyracuseU

Monday, January 25, 2016, By News Staff

Syracuse University today announced a new student-run Instagram account, @OurSyracuseU. The account will complement the University’s flagship @SyracuseU Instagram account by highlighting the Syracuse experience directly through the eyes of students.

Arts & Culture

Shakespeare in Our Time

Thursday, January 21, 2016, By Renée K. Gadoua

Dympna Callaghan, the William L. Safire Professor of Modern Letters in the College of Arts and Sciences, has plenty to say about William Shakespeare, as the world marks the 400th anniversary of his death in 2016. She returned to campus…

Campus & Community

Chancellor Syverud Provides Update on Key University Initiatives

Thursday, January 21, 2016, By News Staff

Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud addressed the University Senate in a nearly full Maxwell Auditorium on Wednesday, Jan. 20. In his nearly 25-minute remarks, the Chancellor provided a comprehensive update on a number of items, including matters relative to student life, academic affairs, executive searches and Fast Forward Syracuse. Chancellor Syverud has been regularly delivering remarks at Senate meetings to provide an update on key University initiatives. This was his first to the University’s governing body since the start of 2016.

STEM

iSchool Awarded Continuing Accreditation from ALA

Thursday, January 21, 2016, By J.D. Ross

The American Library Association’s (ALA) Committee on Accreditation has granted continued accreditation status of the Master of Library and Information Science (MSLIS) program at the School of Information Studies (iSchool) through 2022. The committee found no deficiencies in the program and…

Campus & Community

Accessibility Training Classes Spring 2016

Wednesday, January 20, 2016, By Christopher C. Finkle

The University seeks to ensure that all people, regardless of individual ability or disability, can effectively access University communications and technology. Information Technology Services (ITS) has announced its new Walk-in IT Accessibility Help Desk hours. New this semester, the IT…