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College of Visual and Performing Arts Announces 2020 VPA Scholars
Twelve seniors in Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) have been named VPA Scholars, the college’s highest undergraduate academic honor. The VPA Scholars program was established to recognize the achievements of the college’s top seniors. Students are…
Creating Just Futures with Restorative Justice
Update: The remainder of the March 9-13 public activities have been canceled in response to emerging COVID-19 precautions and advisories. The notion of restorative justice has a long legacy that traces back to Native and Afrocentric communities. The process involves…
Forensics Student Takes a Stand Against Homeschool Neglect
When you think of forensics, chances are you think of it as a scientific means to solve crimes through things like DNA and fingerprints. That is true. But Kate Corbett Pollack G’17, a master’s student in the forensic sciences program…
Extensive Discussions Conclude in Crouse-Hinds Hall
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: Last night, University leaders and the students protesting in Crouse-Hinds Hall completed the last of four agreed upon engagement sessions, which accounted for more than 14 hours of dialogue beginning on Monday, March 2. Although…
Being Fat, Being Disabled and Doing Things That Feel Good
In his research, Mike Gill, associate professor of disability studies in the department of Cultural Foundations of Education in the School of Education, references an episode of the public radio show “This American Life” titled “Own Worst Enemy” featuring stories…
Millions of Americans Are Being Laid Off, Journalists Included
Joel Kaplan, Associate Dean for Professional Graduate Studies and professor of magazine, news and digital journalism in the Newhouse School, was interviewed for the CNN story, “Hundreds of journalists are being laid off, right when the public needs them the…
The Coronavirus Strikes Fear in the Immune-Compromised and Their Families
Cora True-Frost, associated professor at College of Law, wrote an op-ed for Newsday, “Parenting in the shadow of scarce ventilators.” In her op-ed, Frost talks about life in quarantine from the perspective of a parent with an immune-compromised child.
How is Syracuse University Supporting Staff and Students in Response to COVID-19?
Michael Frasciello, Dean of University College, was interviewed by The Evolllution for the story, “Supporting Staff and Students in Response to COVID-19.” In the article, Frasciello answers questions about how the university is supporting and ensuring the safety of its…
SEM 100 Facilitator Application Deadline Extended to Friday
Faculty, staff, undergraduate and graduate students are invited to apply to be SEM 100 facilitators. Applications opened Tuesday, Feb. 4, and with an extended deadline, are due Friday, March 6. Additional information regarding the application process and SEM 100 is…