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Conventional Wisdom: Humanities Center’s Syracuse Symposium Events to Investigate Evolving Norms

Tuesday, February 22, 2022, By Dan Bernardi

From COVID-19’s transformative impact on people’s daily lives to the global reckoning against histories of colonialism and racism, norms are constantly evolving. The Syracuse University Humanities Center’s yearlong Syracuse Symposium [PDF], entitled Conventions, explores the ever-changing political, social and cultural…

Campus & Community

Ph.D. Candidate Gleans New Insight From Ancient Evidence

Monday, February 21, 2022, By Ellen de Graffenreid

Lauren McCormick is finishing her doctoral dissertation in religion, but the path to her fundamental reinterpretation of an ancient Judean artifact draws on a broad base of multidisciplinary expertise that she has acquired over the course of her intellectual journey….

WAER

“Syracuse City School District sees significant gains in graduation rates”

Friday, February 18, 2022, By Lily Datz

George Theoharis, professor of educational leadership and inclusive elementary/early childhood education in the School of Education, was interviewed for the WAER story “Syracuse City School District sees significant gains in graduation rates.” Theoharis, who previously served as the associate dean…

Media Tip Sheets

School Board Threats Cannot Become ‘New Normal’

Friday, February 18, 2022, By Lily Datz

Violent threats and hostile attitudes toward school board members are becoming increasingly more common. Topics centered around race, gender, sexuality, and COVID-19 masking policies are often at the center of the angry confrontations. Where do local school districts go from…

Campus & Community

COVID-19 Public Health Update: Effective Monday, Feb. 21, Masking at Level Blue

Friday, February 18, 2022, By News Staff

Dear Students, Faculty, Staff and Families: Thank you for your continued commitment to safeguarding the health and well-being of our community throughout the COVID pandemic. As you are aware, shortly after the start of the fall semester, the University’s COVID…

Campus & Community

Paul McCartney ‘Gets Back’ to Syracuse, Performing Live June 4; Tickets on Sale Feb. 25

Friday, February 18, 2022, By News Staff

On June 4, Paul McCartney gets back to Syracuse for the first time in five years, as the Beatle brings his “Got Back Tour” to the Syracuse University stadium for a live performance as part of a 13-city road swing….

Campus & Community

Enhancing Inclusive Teaching and Learning Through Collaborations With Faculty and Students

Thursday, February 17, 2022, By Ellen de Graffenreid

As a professor of practice in the department of human development family science in Falk College, getting people involved in the learning process comes naturally for Colleen Cameron. Cameron’s courses link theory and practice for aspiring child life specialists, demonstrating…

Spectrum News

“Rep. Stefanik makes endorsement in North Country Senate race”

Thursday, February 17, 2022, By Lily Datz

Grant Reeher, professor of political science and director of the Campbell Public Affairs Institute in the Maxwell School, was interviewed for the Spectrum News story “Rep. Stefanik makes endorsement in North Country Senate race.” Reeher, who studies American politics, explained…

Media, Law & Policy

College of Law Adds 4 New Board of Advisors Members

Thursday, February 17, 2022, By Robert Conrad

Syracuse University College of Law has appointed four new Board of Advisors members: Peter Carmen L’91, Prashanth (PJ) Jayachandran G’98, L’98, Benita Miller L’96 and David Wales L’95. These appointments reflect the heft of the College of Law’s alumni and…

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

“Remote worker wrongly denied Missouri unemployment benefits”

Wednesday, February 16, 2022, By Lily Datz

Arlene Kanter, professor in the College of Law and founder and director of the Disability Law and Policy Program, was quoted in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Remote worker wrongly denied unemployment benefits.” Kanter, an expert on disability law, explained…