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Famed South African Photographer to Visit Sept. 28

Friday, September 25, 2015, By Sarah Scalese

Iconic South African photographer Cedric Nunn will visit the University to promote his new book, “Unsettled: The 100 Year War of Resistance by Xhosa Against Boer and British” (Archipelago Books, 2015). As part of his visit, Nunn will discuss his…

Campus & Community

Libraries to Host Series on Accessibility in Museums, Libraries

Friday, September 25, 2015, By Pamela Whiteley McLaughlin

The Syracuse University Libraries will host a three-part webinar series on accessibility, organized by the American Alliance of Museums, in collaboration with the Coalition to Advance Learning in Archives, Libraries and Museums. Called Stories of Inclusion: Inclusive Practices at Cultural…

Members of Syracuse University Community Attend Dominican Day Parade in New York City

Thursday, September 24, 2015, By News Staff

Last month, Syracuse University was  represented at the Dominican Day Parade of New York City, an event which celebrates Dominican culture and pride. English Professor Silvio Torres-Saillant helped organize the group and was a member of the board that planned…

Media, Law & Policy

Michael Gursha ’10 Joins Newhouse as Inaugural Entrepreneur-in-Residence

Wednesday, September 23, 2015, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Michael Gursha ’10, an entrepreneur, mentor, angel investor and successful executive, has joined the Newhouse School of Public Communications as the school’s inaugural entrepreneur-in-residence. He brings with him vast experience and expertise in startups and new business ventures. “The entrepreneur-in-residence…

Campus & Community

Blackboard Faculty Day is Oct. 9

Wednesday, September 23, 2015, By Christopher C. Finkle

Information Technology Services invites all faculty to attend the University’s Blackboard Faculty Day on Friday, Oct. 9, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in 304 Schine Student Center. This day-long event is designed specifically for Syracuse University and SUNY College…

Business & Economy

Research Shows Relationships Among Creative Identity, Entitlement, Dishonesty

Wednesday, September 23, 2015, By Kerri D. Howell

Think that you are special because you are creative? You are not alone, and there may be some serious consequences, especially if you believe that creativity is rare.

Arts & Culture

Big Data, Big Challenges

Tuesday, September 22, 2015, By Amy Manley

Syracuse SymposiumTM continues its “Networks” theme with a presentation by Noshir Contractor, an expert on the science of social communication networks. Contractor will deliver the annual Kameshwar C. Wali Lecture in the Sciences and Humanities on Thursday, Sept. 24, at…

Campus & Community

Career Services Hosts ’Cuse Career Week Beginning Sept. 23

Monday, September 21, 2015, By News Staff

Career Services’ annual ’Cuse Career Week kicks off Wednesday, Sept. 23, with the Local Internship Fair and continues throughout the week with multiple career fairs, information sessions and networking opportunities across campus. The week offers students the opportunity to network…

STEM

Knight Foundation Recognizes SpeakEZ Efforts with Prototype Grant

Monday, September 21, 2015, By Diane Stirling

The Knight Foundation Prototype Fund has recognized the work of a School of Information Studies (iSchool) faculty member and several classes of his students in creating a system to help a refugee population use mobile phones to more easily communicate…

Campus & Community

Syracuse Hosts EMPOWER Advisory Committee

Friday, September 18, 2015, By Sarah Scalese

Last April, an interdisciplinary team of University professors was awarded $3 million from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support a new graduate-level training initiative called the Education Model Program on Water-Energy Research (EMPOWER). Before EMPOWER gets underway, the University…