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University Lectures Hosts New Yorker Cartoonist Roz Chast March 5

Thursday, February 27, 2014, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast will bring an evening of humor to Syracuse University on Wednesday, March 5, as she offers her unique and witty perspective on the happenings of everyday life in the next University Lecture. Chast will speak…

Teacher, Activist Brian Jones to Give Ganders Distinguished Lecture Feb. 28

Friday, February 21, 2014, By Jennifer Russo

The School of Education will welcome Brian Jones, New York City teacher and activist, for the Harry S. and Elva K. Ganders Distinguished Lecture on Friday, Feb. 28, at 4 p.m. in Kittredge Auditorium at Huntington Beard Crouse Hall. Jones’…

Campus & Community

University Lectures’ Spring Semester Kicks Off Feb. 25 with Chris Hayes

Monday, February 17, 2014, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

MSNBC host Chris Hayes will speak about the crisis of authority in American life in the first University Lectures event of the spring 2014 season on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at 7:30 p.m. in Hendricks Chapel. Hayes is the first guest…

Arts & Culture

‘Speed-the-Plow’ Examines Loyalty and Ambition Feb. 21-March 2

Friday, February 14, 2014, By News Staff

Tony Award-nominated “Speed-the-Plow” is a biting satire of Hollywood. Charlie Fox has a terrific vehicle for a currently hot client. Bringing the script to his friend Bobby Gould, the newly appointed head of production at a major studio, both see…

Media, Law & Policy

Diversity in Sports Media Is Topic of Feb. 26 Newhouse Forum

Friday, February 14, 2014, By Wendy S. Loughlin

The face of sports media—especially as seen on pregame, postgame and halftime shows on television—may seem diverse. But just how representative of athletes, sports fans and American society is it? What about management—the people who do the hiring and assigning…

Campus & Community

An Alternative Spring Break with Habitat for Humanity

Thursday, February 13, 2014, By Kathleen Haley

The SU/ESF chapter of Habitat for Humanity is offering students—and faculty—a chance to help people in three different U.S. communities, make new friends and earn community service toward their degree.

Arts & Culture

SU, Le Moyne Team Up to Host Forum on Arts Leadership

Monday, February 10, 2014, By Sarah Scalese

The Janklow Arts Leadership Program in The College of Arts and Sciences, Le Moyne College’s Arts Administration Program and Le Moyne’s Madden School of Business are teaming up to present an arts leadership forum on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at 7…

Campus & Community

CNY Jazz Presents Emerging Star at Black History Event

Friday, February 7, 2014, By News Staff

Sunday, Feb. 16 Black History Month Cabaret with Sherma Andrews Sheraton Syracuse University Grand Ballroom 801 University Ave, Syracuse, NY 13210 Sponsored by Brackens Financial Solutions Network 4 p.m. Doors; 5 p.m. SHOWTIME Tickets $30 door, $25 advance at cnyjazz.org/subscribe…

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Cold Case Justice Initiative Calls DOJ Closure of Frank Morris Murder Case a Failure

Wednesday, February 5, 2014, By Scott McDowell

The Cold Case Justice Initiative (CCJI) at the College of Law has learned that the Department of Justice is closing the investigation into the 1964 death of Frank Morris. Through one of its standard, hand-delivered letters, the Cold Case Unit…

Arts & Culture

Humanities Center Offers Spring Symposia

Tuesday, February 4, 2014, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

The Humanities Center will bring several renowned scholars to campus this semester to explore a wide range of contemporary issues. “This year’s HC Spring Symposia bring people and ideas into dialog with one another, not only across the humanist disciplines…