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Campus & Community

Borgognoni Lecture Marks 50th Anniversary of Anti-Vietnam War Protest

Wednesday, October 10, 2018, By Renée K. Gadoua

Panel will address Catholic social justice legacy of Syracuse’s Berrigan brothers On May 17, 1968, two Roman Catholic priests with Syracuse ties entered Local Draft Board No. 33 in Catonsville, Maryland. There Rev. Daniel Berrigan, Rev. Philip Berrigan and seven…

Arts & Culture

Syracuse Marks National Arts and Humanities Month: University Celebrates ‘Importance of Culture’ with Spate of Events, Activities

Wednesday, October 10, 2018, By Rob Enslin

October is National Arts and Humanities Month (NAHM), and Syracuse University is marking the occasion with an array of events and activities. Vivian May, director of the Humanities Center, says most of the University’s NAHM-related programming originates in the College…

STEM

Alumnus Joshua Aviv Wins $1 Million in Buffalo Startup Competition

Thursday, October 4, 2018, By J.D. Ross

Joshua Aviv ’14 G’17, founder and CEO of SparkCharge, a company that produces a portable, fast charging battery unit for electric vehicles, has earned the top prize of $1 million at 43North, a Buffalo, New York-based startup competition. The 43North…

Health & Society

Heflin and Rothbart Receive Grant to Study SNAP and School Readiness

Wednesday, October 3, 2018, By News Staff

Colleen Heflin and Michah Rothbart, professor and assistant professor, respectively, of public administration and international affairs, have received a $100,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to research the relationship between student participation in the U.S. Supplemental Nutrition…

Campus & Community

Sexual and Relationship Violence Task Force Announces Membership Roster for 2018-19 Academic Year

Tuesday, October 2, 2018, By Carol Boll

The Chancellor’s Task Force on Sexual and Relationship Violence at Syracuse University has announced its new roster of members for the 2018-19 academic year. The group this year will be led by returning co-chair Diane Lyden Murphy, dean of the…

Campus & Community

National Pan-Hellenic Council Hosts ‘Syracuse 8’ Panel Oct. 4

Monday, October 1, 2018, By Shannon Andre

The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) welcomes four members of the “Syracuse 8” on Thursday, Oct. 4, for a panel discussion titled “Leveling the Playing Field.” The panel discussion begins at 7 p.m. in Goldstein Auditorium, Schine Student Center. Returning to…

Campus & Community

October is Disability Awareness and Appreciation Month

Monday, October 1, 2018, By Shannon Andre

Throughout the month of October, the Disability Cultural Center (DCC) and a host of campus partners and student organizations will host Disability Awareness and Appreciation Month. The month’s events will focus on disability and its many intersections. “We are very…

Newsweek

Politicians Alienating Women Voters Ahead of Midterms

Sunday, September 30, 2018, By Ellen Mbuqe

Grant Reeher, professor of political science and director of the Campbell Institute for Public Affairs in the Maxwell School, was quoted by Newsweek regarding the Supreme Court hearings and its impact on women voters.  From the article: “As many top…

Campus & Community

Five Visionary Alumni to Receive Arents Award at Orange Central

Friday, September 28, 2018, By John Boccacino

The George Arents Award is Syracuse University’s highest alumni honor A visionary leader in zoology. A decorated doctor and professor. An iconic supermodel. A lifelong public servant. An accomplished civil engineer. The 2018 class of Arents Award winners. The George…

Campus & Community

Faculty/Staff Registration Now Open for ‘Move More, Aim for All Four!’

Thursday, September 27, 2018, By News Staff

Getting regular physical activity is one of the single best choices a person can make for his or her health. Exercise has some powerful benefits: reducing risk of chronic disease; better sleep; good for muscles and bones; helps to manage…