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Saunders’ Convocation Message to be Published as Book

Tuesday, August 6, 2013, By Keith Kobland

His message to the Class of 2013 was a simple one: be kind. But thanks to coverage in The New York Times, the words of English Professor George Saunders have resonated worldwide.   [View the story “George Saunders Convocation Message…

South Side Innovation Center Hosts Graduation Ceremony for Local Entrepreneurs

Thursday, May 30, 2013, By Lindsay Wickham

Sixteen graduates of the 2013 Entrepreneurial Assistance Program (EAP) were recognized in a graduation ceremony hosted by the South Side Innovation Center (SSIC) May 17 in Syracuse. In addition to the graduation ceremony, the event featured a business plan competition….

Veterans

IVMF Receives $1 Million Grant from Walmart Foundation for Veteran Vocational Education

Thursday, May 23, 2013, By News Staff

The Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) has received a $1 million grant from the Walmart Foundation to launch a competitive grant program for veteran vocational education at community and technical colleges in California, New York, Texas and North Carolina.

Security Reminders for Convocations and Commencement

Wednesday, May 8, 2013, By News Staff

With thousands expected to attend convocations on campus Friday and Saturday, and Commencement in the Carrier Dome on Sunday, the University reminds graduating students, family members, faculty, staff and visitors that general security screening procedures will be in place at…

Media, Law & Policy

Maxwell School Announces Samantha Power as Graduate Convocation Speaker

Wednesday, April 24, 2013, By News Staff

Pulitzer-Prize winning author and foreign policy scholar Samantha Power will deliver the Maxwell School’s graduate convocation address on Friday, May 10, at Hendricks Chapel. The convocation  at 10 a.m. in Hendricks Chapel is open to all members of the Syracuse…

Advocating for the Needs of Transgender People

Monday, April 15, 2013, By Michele Barrett

For the past nine years, Deborah Coolhart has provided a much-needed resource in the Syracuse community. Almost as many years ago, Coolhart, an assistant professor in the Department of Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT), was one of only a few…

Final Four Game-Viewing Locations on Campus for Students

Wednesday, April 3, 2013, By News Staff

On Saturday, April 6, students have the opportunity to watch the men’s basketball NCAA semi-final game versus Michigan, and cheer on the Orange with their peers, at the following game-viewing locations and celebrations on campus. Tip-off is tentatively scheduled for…

Campus & Community

Art & Architecture Book Sale: Two Locations, Two Days, Lots of Savings!

Wednesday, April 3, 2013, By News Staff

Wednesday, April 10, noon-5 p.m., Warehouse Lobby, 350 W. Fayette Street Downtown Thursday, April 11, 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Slocum Atrium We’ll bring our annual Art & Architecture Book Sale on the road to the Warehouse Downtown and then Slocum Atrium…

Holocaust Survivor to Be Honored with Tolley Medal

Thursday, March 28, 2013, By Jennifer Russo

Holocaust survivor Naomi Warren of Houston will be honored with the William Pearson Tolley Medal for Distinguished Leadership in Life Long Learning at a private gathering on April 7 at Syracuse University. Naomi Warren is the inspiration for the Syracuse…

Civil Rights Advocate and Ivy League Educator Keynotes APA Month

Tuesday, March 19, 2013, By News Staff

The Office of Multicultural Affairs, within the Division of Student Affairs, has announced Kenji Yoshino as this year’s commemorative speaker for Asian Pacific Heritage Month (APA). Noted as the face and voice of the new civil rights, Yoshino will speak…