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Guest Speaker to Discuss Black Westward Migration Nov. 4
The Department of African American Studies (AAS) in the College of Arts and Sciences will play host to an expert on black migration experiences. Marta Effinger-Crichlow, associate professor and chair of African American studies at CUNY’s New York City College…
University College to Bring Together Experts to Share Online Education Strategies
Ray Schroeder, associate vice chancellor for online learning and professor emeritus of communication at the University of Illinois at Springfield, will be part of a panel at the second annual meeting of the University Partners for Online Education Strategies (UP…
Syracuse Symposium Hosts Discussion on Women, Scandal, Social Media Oct. 25
Syracuse SymposiumTM continues its “Networks” theme with a panel discussion on the media’s portrayal of women—from gossip circles in the early 20th century to modern-day social networks—and its ensuing impact on gender bias. Titled “Glamour and Damage: Women, Scandal, and…
SU Abroad Course in Lebanon, Jordan Studies Gender, Sexuality
A new study abroad course, titled “Global Perspectives, Local Contexts: Women and Gender in the Arab World,” was launched this past summer in the College of Arts and Sciences. Taught by Carol Fadda-Conrey and Dana Olwan, professors of English and…
Clinton Foundation President, Former Cabinet Member Donna Shalala to Speak
Donna E. Shalala G’70, H’87, president and CEO of the Clinton Foundation and former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, will deliver the next Tanner Lecture on Ethics, Citizenship and Public Responsibility at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and…
WiSE-FPP Welcomes Largest Group Yet
WiSE (Women in Science and Engineering) has welcomed the largest cohort of participants to date for the 2015-2016 Future Professionals Program (WiSE-FPP). This year, 51 participants were nominated by 40 different faculty members. WiSE-FPP Associates are women Ph.D. students who…
Burton Blatt Institute Receives $2.5 Million Grant
The Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) has received a $2.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Administration on Community Living, National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) for a new five-year project on…
Falk College Complex Dedication Set for Friday, Oct. 23
The event will take place at 2 p.m. directly in front of the courtyard linking MacNaughton and White halls, which formerly housed the College of Law.
ITS Offers Workshops on Improving Accessibility of Documents, Web Pages
Information Technology Services (ITS) is accepting registrations for two series of training workshops that will build faculty and staff awareness of, sensitivity to and proficiency in ensuring the accessibility of information communications and technologies. “Creating Accessible Documents” focuses on course…
Chancellor’s Diversity and Inclusion Workgroup Members Announced
On Sept. 28, Chancellor Kent Syverud announced the creation of a new University-wide Chancellor’s Workgroup on Diversity and Inclusion. Since then, more than 100 members of the campus community nominated themselves or another person to join the workgroup. The nomination…