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Arts & Culture

Libraries Acquire Major Collections from Adam Matthew Digital and Bloomsbury

Wednesday, June 17, 2020, By Cristina Hatem

Syracuse University Libraries has acquired access to the entirety of Adam Matthew Digital’s online primary source archives and nine collections from Bloomsbury Digital Resources. These new holdings expand campus support for teaching and research across humanities, social sciences, architecture, visual…

Campus & Community

Virtual Event: A Conversation with Bea González

Tuesday, June 16, 2020, By Delaney Van Wey

Bea González, longtime leader at Syracuse University and in the greater Syracuse community, will join Hendricks Chapel Dean Brian Konkol for a virtual conversation on Wednesday, June 17, at 7 p.m. Their discussion will focus on González’s years of service…

Campus & Community

Full Public Health Framework Now Available for Review

Tuesday, June 16, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students, Faculty, Staff and Families: Since early April, the Public Health and Emergency Management Subcommittee of the Fall 2020 Open Working Group has been engaged in an effort to develop processes, protocols, policies and procedures appropriate to ensure that…

The Art Newspaper

“Carrie Mae Weems launches new public-facing art initiative to resist Covid-19”

Saturday, June 13, 2020, By Lily Datz

Carrie Mae Weems, an artist in residence at Syracuse University, was featured in The Art Newspaper, Carrie Mae Weems launches new public-facing art initiative to resist Covid-19  Carrie Mae Weems joined Syracuse’s artist in residence program in January, focusing on…

Agence France-Presse

“America’s original sin: Floyd death prompts historical soul-searching.”

Saturday, June 13, 2020, By Lily Datz

Assistant Professor of Political Science Steven White, from the Maxwell School, was interviewed by Agence France-Presse for the article “America’s original sin: Floyd death prompts historical soul-searching.” The article focuses on rethinking race in American history. “I think for a…

Campus & Community

Message from Interim Provost John Liu: Safe In-Person Instruction, Resources for Faculty and Engagement Opportunities

Friday, June 12, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Colleagues: As we all work toward resuming in-person instruction this fall, I know that many of you have questions regarding how classes will be conducted and what resources are available to help you prepare. Today’s message provides an overview…

Deseret News

“How ‘Looney Tunes’ joined the culture wars”

Friday, June 12, 2020, By Lily Datz

Kendall Phillips, Professor of Communications and Rhetorical Studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, was interviewed by Deseret News for the article “How ‘Looney Tunes’ joined the culture wars.” The article questions whether “removing Elmer Fudd’s gun represent[s]…

Campus & Community

Confronting Anti-Black Racism in Our Community

Tuesday, June 9, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Members of the Syracuse University Community: These last two weeks have revealed hard truths about ourselves, our institutions and our country. These are truths that Black Americans know all too well. Anti-Black racism has created economic disparity, health inequity,…

NPR

“COVID-19 Infections And Deaths Are Higher Among Those With Intellectual Disabilities

Tuesday, June 9, 2020, By Lily Datz

Scott Landes, associate professor of sociology in the Maxwell School, was interviewed by NPR for “COVID-19 Infections And Deaths Are Higher Among Those With Intellectual Disabilities.” Professor Landes specializes in the sociology of disability, and the majority of his research…

Arts & Culture

School of Architecture Professor Awarded Fellowship at the Getty Research Institute

Monday, June 8, 2020, By Julie Sharkey

The Getty Research Institute (GRI) recently announced its incoming scholars in residence for 2020-21, including Lawrence Chua, assistant professor in the School of Architecture. Chua has been awarded a Getty Scholar Grant for his research focusing on transregional histories of…