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Syracuse University Basketball Legend Legette-Jack Inspires Children to ‘Make a Change for Greatness’

Wednesday, November 17, 2021, By Matt Michael

It may have been one of basketball coach Felisha Legette-Jack’s best pre-game speeches. Only this time it wasn’t delivered to her players, but to a group of nearly 50 girls from the Syracuse chapter of the Police Athletic/Activities League (PAL)….

Campus & Community

With Adele’s Assistance, Syracuse Alumnus Proposes to Girlfriend on National Television

Wednesday, November 17, 2021, By Kim Infanti

Quentin Brunson ’12, G’13 knows he’s set the bar high. Extremely high. The whole world’s talking about his very public proposal to his girlfriend of seven years, Ashleigh Mann, during Adele’s “One Night Only” television concert special Nov. 14 at…

Campus & Community

Chancellor Syverud Addresses Nov. 17 Meeting of the University Senate

Wednesday, November 17, 2021, By News Staff

In his remarks to the University Senate today, Chancellor Kent Syverud encouraged the campus community to get their flu shot, gave updates on key leadership searches and the DEIA Strategic Plan. The full text of his remarks is below. Thank…

Associated Press

Big Bird Tweeting About the COVID-19 Vaccine Caused An Uproar From Conservative Politicians

Tuesday, November 16, 2021, By Sophie Gomprecht

Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor of radio, television and film and director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture in the Newhouse School, was quoted in the AP story “Big Bird backlash: Vax lands even Muppet in political flap.”…

Campus & Community

University Shows Its Support for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Tuesday, November 16, 2021, By News Staff

University units and departments showed their support in purple in honor of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October. The Barnes Center at The Arch sponsored the “SU Goes Purple” decorating contest, in which offices were invited to decorate their…

Campus & Community

Legette-Jack’s Jersey Retired in Historic Moment for University and Athletics

Monday, November 15, 2021, By News Staff

In a historic day for Syracuse University and the Department of Athletics, women’s basketball standout Felisha Legette-Jack ’89 had her jersey retired in the stadium on Sunday, Nov. 14. As Legette-Jack’s jersey was raised to the rafters at halftime of…

Campus & Community

Creative Writing Scholarship Honors Memory of Tom Walsh, Former EVP of Advancement and External Affairs

Monday, November 15, 2021, By Dan Bernardi

Passion and creativity are at the heart of great storytelling. Those who knew Tom Walsh G’84 would say he wove each of those qualities into his work both in theater, and fundraising and alumni engagement at Syracuse University. Walsh, who…

Campus & Community

Boost the ’Cuse Student Organization Challenge Winners Awarded Engagement Grants

Monday, November 15, 2021, By Delaney Van Wey

Ten student organizations were each awarded $5,000 engagement grants as winners of last month’s Boost the ’Cuse Student Organization Challenge during ceremonies held Nov. 10 in Hendricks Chapel. The honorees include Athletic Bands, CitrusTV, DanceWorks, First Year Players, OrangeSeeds, Student-Athlete…

Media Tip Sheets

Legal, Political, and Historical Perspectives on Biden’s COVID Vaccination Mandate

Saturday, November 13, 2021, By Lily Datz

Last week, details of President Joe Biden’s COVID vaccination mandate went public. The requirements include a deadline for Jan. 4 where private companies with 100 or more employees must ensure employees have been vaccinated or test negative at least once…

PolitiFact

Many Factors Are Contributing To the Growing Supply Chain Crisis

Saturday, November 13, 2021, By Sophie Gomprecht

Patrick Penfield, professor of supply chain practice and director of Executive Education in the Whitman School, was interviewed by NBC 4 Washington, PolitiFact, and CNY Central for stories about the continued issues facing the global supply chain. In the PolitiFact interview, Penfield discussed the continuing…