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Media, Law & Policy

With Help from a College of Law Student, New York’s ‘Dyslexia Bill’ Is Signed Into Law

Thursday, August 31, 2017, By Martin Walls

Before she enrolled at the College of Law, Ptahra Jeppe, at just 24 years old, was hired by New York State Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon (NY-52) as her chief of staff. And despite her youth, Jeppe achieved something that…

Campus & Community

Orange After Dark Releases Fall Schedule

Wednesday, August 30, 2017, By Joyce LaLonde

Orange After Dark (OAD), the late-night entertainment program through the Office of Student Activities, releases its fall 2017 schedule of events. Ranging from paint nights to outdoor laser tag, there are 24 OAD events throughout the fall 2017 semester open…

Media, Law & Policy

Alumna Sees ‘Story within the Story’ at Trump Press Conference Following Charlottesville

Wednesday, August 30, 2017, By News Staff

As President Donald J. Trump blamed “both sides” for the deadly violence at a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, recently, his words had the internet talking—and so did a photo. The image showed President Trump’s chief of staff, Gen….

Arts & Culture

School of Art Graduate Student Receives $15,000 Emerging Artists Grant

Wednesday, August 30, 2017, By Erica Blust

Tong Zhang G’18, a studio arts graduate student in the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ School of Art, was awarded a $15,000 grant by the Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The grant is one of the most…

Media, Law & Policy

University Host to International Students Selected through Open Society Foundations’ Scholarship Program

Wednesday, August 30, 2017, By Kathleen Haley

Fifty-eight international students converged on the Syracuse University campus this summer as part of the Open Society Foundations’ pre-academic summer program. The students received Open Society Foundations (OSF) scholarships to attend graduate school at one of many American universities, and…

Campus & Community

CV Updates to Include Faculty Contributions to Diversity and Inclusion Goals

Tuesday, August 29, 2017, By Carol Boll

 The Office of the Provost has announced revisions to the form that faculty use to update their curriculum vitae annually. The changes were made in order to better reflect faculty contributions to equity, diversity, inclusion, international knowledge and global perspective….

Campus & Community

SU and ESF Bowlers Wanted for Tuesday Evenings

Monday, August 28, 2017, By News Staff

Do you enjoy bowling?  Would you like to try bowling? Do you want a fun activity with your colleagues? The SU and ESF Faculty and Staff Bowling League is seeking new members. This is a fun handicap league accepting male and…

Summer Snaps 2017

Monday, August 28, 2017, By Kathleen Haley

Syracuse University community members are enjoying the summer months everywhere from around the world to across town. Take a look at the fun they are having. We invite members of the University community to submit their photos for inclusion in…

Campus & Community

LGBTQIA+ Welcome Social on Aug. 30

Monday, August 28, 2017, By Joyce LaLonde

On Wednesday, Aug. 30, from 7-9 p.m., the campus community is invited to the LGBTQIA+ Welcome Social hosted by the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Resource Center. The social will take place at the LGBT Resource Center at 750…

Arts & Culture

AccessCNY, 914Works to Present Art Show for People with Disabilities

Monday, August 28, 2017, By Erica Blust

AccessCNY in Syracuse is partnering with the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ 914Works to present “AccessVoices,” an empowering art show that celebrates the work of artists with disabilities and mental health conditions. An opening reception will be held on…