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Steve Billington: ‘He Put His Heart Into His Work’

Monday, April 24, 2017, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

In February 2006, Steven “Steve” Billington joined the Syracuse University community as a materials handler with Physical Plant. He had experience in managing a business in the local community, and applied his knowledge, skill and ethics to everything he did…

Campus & Community

Communications Design Students Collaborate with Saturday Morning, Develop Solutions for Peace Brief

Friday, April 21, 2017, By Erica Blust

Communications design juniors in the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) are collaborating with the Saturday Morning organization to help further its mission to promote peace through philanthropy and by developing strategic partnerships focused on changing the perception that black lives…

Health & Society

‘Curative Violence’: Eunjung Kim’s New Book Considers Transnational Disability Theory in Korea, Japan, United States

Friday, April 21, 2017, By Rob Enslin

Transnational feminist disability studies is the focus of a groundbreaking, new book by a Syracuse University professor. Eunjung Kim, dually appointed to the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) and the School of Education, is the author of “Curative Violence:…

Campus & Community

Chancellor Syverud Names the Rev. Dr. Brian E. Konkol 7th Dean of Hendricks Chapel

Friday, April 21, 2017, By News Staff

Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud today announced the appointment of the Rev. Dr. Brian E. Konkol as dean of Hendricks Chapel. Reporting directly to the Chancellor, Dean Konkol will strengthen the role of the chapel as the spiritual heart of…

Campus & Community

Sexual Assault Awareness Month Keynote and SU Rising on April 24

Friday, April 21, 2017, By News Staff

On Monday, April 24, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the Gifford Auditorium, the Office of Health Promotion will host a lecture featuring keynote speaker Mirabelle Jones of Art Against Assault. The event is part of a monthlong series of…

Health & Society

SUNY Professor to Examine ‘Hypnosis: Science and Nonsense’ April 21

Thursday, April 20, 2017, By News Staff

The Syracuse University Psychology Department Colloquium welcomes Steven Jay Lynn, Distinguished Professor of Psychology and director of the Psychological Clinic at Binghamton University, for the discussion “Hypnosis: Science and Nonsense” on Friday, April 21. Additionally titled “Most Everything You Wanted…

Campus & Community

Scholarship, Research, Teaching, Academic Achievement and Service to be Celebrated at First One University Awards Ceremony April 25

Thursday, April 20, 2017, By News Staff

Syracuse University will hold the inaugural One University Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, April 25, at 5 p.m. in Hendricks Chapel. A reception will follow in the Jack and Laura Hanhausen Milton Atrium in the Life Sciences Complex. All members of…

Campus & Community

Chancellor Syverud Addresses University Senate at April 19 Meeting

Thursday, April 20, 2017, By News Staff

Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud addressed the University Senate for the last time this academic semester on Wednesday, April 19. During Wednesday’s meeting, Chancellor Syverud provided a number of updates with regard to upcoming events and University initiatives. He encouraged…

Media, Law & Policy

Newhouse School’s Sherri Taylor Honored With Star of Texas Award

Thursday, April 20, 2017, By Wendy S. Loughlin

In recognition of her contributions to photographic education in Texas for more than 30 years, Sherri Taylor was honored with the Star of Texas Award at the Association of Texas Photography Instructors (ATPI) annual convention Feb. 26. Taylor is an…

Campus & Community

Middle States Self-Study Report Posted for Campus Feedback

Thursday, April 20, 2017, By Carol Boll

Syracuse University’s Middle States Reaccreditation Self-Study Steering Committee has launched the feedback phase of the self-study process that is a central component of the University’s efforts to retain accreditation by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. As part of…