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Campus & Community

National Pan-Hellenic Council Hosts Panel with Renowned Social Justice Leaders

Friday, September 30, 2016, By Shannon Andre

On Wednesday, Oct. 5, the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) is hosting a panel discussion featuring civil rights leader, author and historian Mary Frances Berry, NAACP Chairman Roslyn McCallister Brock and social activist the Rev. Osagyefo Uhuru Sekou. The panel begins…

Arts & Culture

Dotger and Dotger Secure NSF Funding for Research on Elementary Science Simulations

Thursday, September 29, 2016, By Jennifer Russo

Benjamin Dotger, professor of teaching and leadership, and Sharon Dotger, associate professor of science education, both in the School of Education, have been awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation to continue their STEM-focused research into teacher education. The…

Taishoff Center Assistant Director Authors New Book

Thursday, September 29, 2016, By Jennifer Russo

Diana “Dee” Katovitch, coordinator of the Peer2Peer Project and assistant director of the Taishoff Center for Inclusive Higher Education, has authored a new book about disability history and education. Katovitch will present at a launch event for the new publication,…

Arts & Culture

Architecture Professors Develop ‘Concrete Island’ to Help Shoreline Revitalization

Thursday, September 29, 2016, By Elaine Wackerow

Not only can concrete float, but it holds potential for shoreline revitalization.

Business & Economy

Student Entrepreneur Organization Shines Light on Niche Societies

Thursday, September 29, 2016, By Keith Kobland

A student entrepreneurial venture has helped to shine light and bring electricity to places far from home. The Thrive Project has already done this in Nepal, and hopes to copy its efforts elsewhere.

Arts & Culture

Roger Sherman Named as Fall 2016 Gluckman Visiting Critic at Syracuse Architecture

Wednesday, September 28, 2016, By Elaine Wackerow

Roger Sherman, AIA, senior project director of urban strategy at Gensler, Los Angeles, has been named as the fall 2016 Richard Gluckman Visiting Critic at Syracuse Architecture. Established in 2012 by Fred Stelle, B.Arch ’70, M.Arch ’71, and his wife,…

Arts & Culture

Point of Contact Presents ‘Icons & Eye Poems’

Wednesday, September 28, 2016, By News Staff

On Thursday, Sept. 29, from 6-8 p.m., Edgar Paiewonsky-Conde is returning to the Point of Contact Gallery to present his new body of minimalist and visual poetry. The minimalist “icons” will be read and projected, whereas the purely visual “eye…

Arts & Culture

CNY Humanities Corridor, Mellon Foundation Mark 10 Years Together

Wednesday, September 28, 2016, By Rob Enslin

The Central New York Humanities Corridor marked the 10th anniversary of its partnership with the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation with a special celebration in New York City. On Wednesday, Sept. 21, more than 50 friends and alumni of Syracuse University…

Media, Law & Policy

Photojournalist Reza Will Discuss Humanitarian Work on Oct. 5

Tuesday, September 27, 2016, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Renowned photojournalist and humanitarian Reza will speak at Syracuse University’s Newhouse School Wednesday, Oct. 5, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Joyce Hergenhan Auditorium, Newhouse 3. He will discuss his work and the power of photography to connect cultures,…

Campus & Community

School of Education, Say Yes to Education Offer Free SAT Prep Workshops

Tuesday, September 27, 2016, By Jennifer Russo

The partnership between the School of Education and Say Yes to Education Syracuse continues with the start of a new year of SAT Prep classes for Syracuse City School District high school students. Three innovative sessions will run on Saturdays…