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Chancellor Syverud Names the Rev. Dr. Brian E. Konkol 7th Dean of Hendricks Chapel

Friday, April 21, 2017, By News Staff

Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud today announced the appointment of the Rev. Dr. Brian E. Konkol as dean of Hendricks Chapel. Reporting directly to the Chancellor, Dean Konkol will strengthen the role of the chapel as the spiritual heart of…

Campus & Community

Chancellor Syverud Addresses University Senate at April 19 Meeting

Thursday, April 20, 2017, By News Staff

Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud addressed the University Senate for the last time this academic semester on Wednesday, April 19. During Wednesday’s meeting, Chancellor Syverud provided a number of updates with regard to upcoming events and University initiatives. He encouraged…

Media, Law & Policy

Newhouse School’s Sherri Taylor Honored With Star of Texas Award

Thursday, April 20, 2017, By Wendy S. Loughlin

In recognition of her contributions to photographic education in Texas for more than 30 years, Sherri Taylor was honored with the Star of Texas Award at the Association of Texas Photography Instructors (ATPI) annual convention Feb. 26. Taylor is an…

Arts & Culture

‘La Borinqueña’ Creator to Help La Casita Celebrate ‘Diversity in Reading’ Month April 28

Thursday, April 20, 2017, By Rob Enslin

Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez, creator of the new graphic novel sensation “La Borinqueña,” is participating in a luncheon discussion and book signing on Friday, April 28, from noon to 2 p.m. at La Casita Cultural Center, 109 Otisco St., Syracuse. His visit…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University to Award Five Honorary Degrees at 2017 Commencement

Wednesday, April 19, 2017, By Kathleen Haley

A global business leader and champion of the underserved; a civil rights activist and prominent attorney; a leading scholar in wireless communications; a preservationist of Native American culture; and a visionary artist of contemporary issues will be awarded honorary degrees…

Campus & Community

Teaching Awards Program to Honor 10 Faculty

Tuesday, April 18, 2017, By Carol Boll

The 2016-17 Faculty Recognition Awards program sponsored by the Office of Faculty Affairs is scheduled for Thursday, April 20, from 4-5:30 p.m. in the Goldstein Alumni and Faculty Center. The program will recognize the two recipients of the Laura and…

STEM

iSchool Announces New Master’s Degree in Applied Data Science

Thursday, April 13, 2017, By J.D. Ross

With the increasing amount of large data sets being collected by corporations and institutions across all sectors of the economy, the demand for individuals with skills in data processing and analytics is growing dramatically. Recent studies show that the time…

Campus & Community

McNair Scholars Present Research at Spring Symposium April 14, 21

Thursday, April 13, 2017, By News Staff

The McNair Scholars Program will host the Spring 2017 Research Symposium on Friday, April 14, and Friday, April 21. The McNair Scholars will present on a variety of research topics spanning many disciplines. The first symposium will be held from 10:45…

Arts & Culture

Humanities Center Hosts Faculty, Staff Book Reception April 18

Wednesday, April 12, 2017, By Rob Enslin

The Syracuse University Humanities Center will host its second annual Books in the Humanities Reception on Tuesday, April 18, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the Goldstein Alumni and Faculty Center. Free and open to the public, the event will…

Health & Society

The Peter Falk Bill, Rights of Association Among Family, Friends Featured at April 17 Program

Wednesday, April 12, 2017, By Michele Barrett

Catherine Falk, pioneer of the wards’ right of association bill named after her late father, Maxwell School alumnus, Peter Falk G’53 (M.P.A.), will speak at Falk College on Monday, April 17. The event, which is free and open to the…