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Peace activist Cindy Sheehan, jazz violinist Billy Bang among 2006 Syracuse Symposium guestsAugust 16, 2006Kelly Homan Rodoskikahoman@syr.edu A diverse mix of lectures, performances, exhibits and courses will be the catalyst for the Syracuse University and greater Syracuse communities to this…

Author Piri Thomas to lecture Oct. 14October 13, 2005Carol K. Masiclatclkim@syr.edu This Friday, Oct. 14, Syracuse University’s Office of Multicultural Affairs welcomes Piri Thomas, poet, activist, speaker, scholar, storyteller and highly acclaimed author for the Latino Heritage Commemorative Lecture, a…

Five SU alumni to be honored with Arents AwardsMay 25, 2005Matthew R. Snydermrsnyder@syr.edu In a highlight of Syracuse University’s Reunion Weekend, June 3-5, five outstanding alumni will be honored for their exceptional accomplishments with 2005 George Arents Pioneer Medals, the…

Karen Armstrong will speak on her lifelong spiritual quest in April 18 lecture in Watson AuditoriumApril 14, 2005Kelly Homan Rodoskikahoman@syr.edu Karen Armstrong, the 2005 Jeannette K. Watson Distinguished Visiting Professor in the Humanities in The College of Arts and Sciences,…

Renowned religious thinker to deliver Hendricks Chapel 75th anniversary celebration keynoteApril 06, 2005Kelly Homan Rodoskikahoman@syr.edu Karen Armstrong, one of the world’s most recognized and provocative thinkers on the role of religion in the modern world, will deliver the keynote address…

New York Times public editor to speak April 5 at NewhouseMarch 22, 2005Jaime Winne Alvarez jlwinne@syr.edu On April 5, Daniel Okrent, public editor for The New York Times, will speak on “From the Belly of the Beast: One Year, Four…

Internationally known religious thinker named to prestigious SU visiting professorshipMarch 16, 2005Kelly Homan Rodoskikahoman@syr.edu Karen Armstrong, one of the world’s most recognized and provocative thinkers on the role of religion in the modern world, has been named the 2005 Jeannette…

Shared Reading Program engages students’ intellectsJuly 26, 2004 Launched in 2003, the Shared Reading Program at Syracuse University is designed to bring new students together through a shared connection to the academic challenges they will face. In a recent letter…

National security expert to speak at SU’s College of LawMarch 05, 2004Nicci Brownnicbrown@syr.edu Elizabeth Rindskopf Parker, dean of the University of the Pacific’s McGeorge School of Law, will lecture at Syracuse University’s College of Law on March 18th from 4:30-5:30…

Winnick Hillel Center to be dedicated on SundayNovember 14, 2003Kelly Homan Rodoskikahoman@syr.edu A new building on the west side of Walnut Park is much more than just a structure. For Syracuse University’s Jewish student population, the Winnick Hillel Center for…