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Members of Syracuse University Community Attend Dominican Day Parade in New York City
Last month, Syracuse University was represented at the Dominican Day Parade of New York City, an event which celebrates Dominican culture and pride. English Professor Silvio Torres-Saillant helped organize the group and was a member of the board that planned…
Physicists Use Grant Award to Facilitate Teacher Training
Two physicists in the College of Arts and Sciences have received a grant award designed to strengthen the teaching of high school physics throughout the region. Allen Miller, professor emeritus of physics, and Sam Sampere, an instructional lab manager, have received $7,500 from the John…
Pianist/Conductor Fleisher to Speak, Perform, Teach during Four Days of Appearances
Local audiences will have numerous opportunities to see, hear and enjoy legendary pianist and conductor Leon Fleisher when he visits Syracuse University for a series of events from Sept. 29-Oct. 2.
Request for Proposals: Research in Sustainable Building and Infrastructure
The Sustainable Enterprise Partnership (SEP), in conjunction with the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has issued a request for proposals for new research focused on sustainable building and infrastructure as it relates to organizations. “Green building and infrastructure is now…
Research Shows Relationships Among Creative Identity, Entitlement, Dishonesty
Think that you are special because you are creative? You are not alone, and there may be some serious consequences, especially if you believe that creativity is rare.
Associate Professor Thompson on Pope Francis’ US Visit
Margaret Susan Thompson, associate professor of history and political science in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and senior research associate at the school’s Campbell Public Affairs Institute, shares her thoughts on what might be expected during Pope…
Big Data, Big Challenges
Syracuse SymposiumTM continues its “Networks” theme with a presentation by Noshir Contractor, an expert on the science of social communication networks. Contractor will deliver the annual Kameshwar C. Wali Lecture in the Sciences and Humanities on Thursday, Sept. 24, at…
‘Food Foolish’ Author to Speak at CoE
John Mandyck ’89, G’92, chief sustainability officer of UTC Building and Industrial Systems and the co-author of the book “Food Foolish” will be speaking about the hidden connection between food waste, hunger and climate change at the Syracuse Center of…
Kathy Obear to Speak Oct. 2; Lead Student Diversity Summit Training Oct. 3
The Division of Student Affairs will bring Kathy Obear to campus for a keynote address and training on Oct. 2 and Oct. 3. The keynote address on Friday, Oct. 2, is scheduled from 3:30-4 p.m. in Hendricks Chapel, with a…
Empty Bowls Fundraiser to Be Held Sept. 25
An Empty Bowls fundraiser to benefit the Interreligious Food Consortium (IFC) will be held on Friday, Sept. 25, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Nancy Cantor Warehouse, 350 W. Fayette St., Syracuse. For a $20 donation, patrons may choose from…