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Campus & Community

Statement from Senior Vice President for Enrollment and the Student Experience Dolan Evanovich Reaffirming University’s Commitment to International Community

Monday, June 17, 2019, By News Staff

Throughout its history, Syracuse University has maintained a steadfast commitment to engaging and fostering a global campus community of students, scholars, faculty and staff. With deeply held values of inclusion and opportunity, the contributions of our international community are celebrated…

Arts & Culture

Stephen Zaima Exhibition at the Palitz Gallery Features Work Spanning 30 Years

Friday, June 14, 2019, By News Staff

The Louise and Bernard Palitz Gallery at Syracuse University Lubin House presents “Stephen Zaima: Mysterious Bridge,” on view now. This exhibition highlights work from the past 30 years by the distinguished artist, who recently retired after nearly 40 years as…

Media, Law & Policy

College of Law Alumnus Frank Ryan L’94 Named US Chairman of DLA Piper

Friday, June 14, 2019, By Robert Conrad

College of Law alumnus Frank Ryan L’94 has been named the next U.S. chairman of multinational law firm DLA Piper, the 4th largest law firm in the world, with offices in more than 40 countries. In his new position, Ryan…

Washington Post

‘Democracy . . . is about to die in Youngstown’ with closing of the local newspaper

Wednesday, June 12, 2019, By Keith Kobland

What this means, said Joel Kaplan, associate dean of Syracuse University’s Newhouse School, “is that no one in that community will be covering, on a regular basis, school board meetings, city council meetings, the cops and the courts. Democracy, as we know it, is about to die in Youngstown.”

Associated Press

Schools Still Struggle With How to Teach Sensitive Subjects

Wednesday, June 12, 2019, By Keith Kobland

“It’s never OK to recreate painful oppressive events, even in the name of education,” said Mara Sapon-Shevin, a professor of inclusive education at Syracuse University, who said teachers risk harming their students’ sense of belonging, safety and inclusion. “One would never simulate an Indian massacre or having Jews march into the ovens.”

Campus & Community

Slutzker Center Welcomes New Director Juan Tavares

Wednesday, June 12, 2019, By Shannon Andre

The Division of Enrollment and the Student Experience welcomes Juan Tavares as the new director of the Lillian and Emanuel Slutzker Center for International Services. Tavares is currently the director of international affairs and services at Southwest Minnesota State University….

Health & Society

University Trustee Christine Larsen Funds Local Immigrant, Refugee Study

Friday, June 7, 2019, By Dana Cooke

Beginning this summer, the Maxwell School’s Community Geography Program will conduct a comprehensive assessment of community needs and assets among immigrants and refugees in the Syracuse area. That study is being funded by a gift of more than $110,000 from…

Campus & Community

Rockette ’70 and John Brunetti Honor Their Fathers through Estate Gift to Syracuse Football

Thursday, June 6, 2019, By Kathleen Haley

Rockette (Pirro) ’70 and John Brunetti are providing support to future generations of student-athletes through a generous estate gift to the Syracuse football program. The gift honors their longtime connection with the University—and the legacy of both of their fathers….

Veterans

IVMF Hosts Record-Setting Program, Honors Trailblazing Women

Thursday, June 6, 2019, By Leah Lazarz

This past weekend, a record 230 women veterans and military spouses descended on Atlanta to take part in Syracuse University’s Veteran Women Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship (V-WISE) program. Developed by the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF), the…

Campus & Community

Next CPR Training Class Scheduled for June 17

Tuesday, June 4, 2019, By News Staff

Syracuse University Ambulance (SUA) and Fire Safety are partnering to offer CPR training for students, faculty and staff. The next available class is Monday, June 17, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. in 020 Lyman Hall. These trainings offer the American…