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Arts & Culture

DK Summer Institute Focuses on Knowledge Production to Create More ‘Just Academy’

Tuesday, October 18, 2016, By Rob Enslin

LeConté Dill’s grandparents were part of the Great Migration of African Americans from the rural South to the urban North and West, where, during the 1940s, they put down roots in South Los Angeles. Today, the once-vibrant neighborhood is plagued…

Media, Law & Policy

Avoiding Conflicts By Improving Cultural Understanding

Tuesday, October 18, 2016, By Renée K. Gadoua

When the Red Cross sent food to drought- and conflict-ravaged Somalia, military personnel distributed the supplies on a first-come, first-served basis. People who didn’t receive food responded by starting a riot. “The military didn’t understand that the local politics of…

Media, Law & Policy

Photojournalist Lynsey Addario Giving University Lecture Oct. 18

Wednesday, October 12, 2016, By Kevin Morrow

Acclaimed international photojournalist Lynsey Addario—renowned for her striking images of war zones and displaced refugees—is the next speaker in the University Lectures series on Tuesday, Oct. 18, at 7:30 p.m. in Hendricks Chapel. Her appearance is co-sponsored by the S.I….

Campus & Community

Student Activities Focus on Sexual Violence Awareness (Video)

Monday, October 10, 2016, By Keith Kobland

Throughout the month of October, students are raising awareness about domestic and sexual violence in a variety of ways. The Panhellenic Council hosted Red Zone Awareness Week, SU is Going Purple for Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the It’s On…

Arts & Culture

Light Work Presents ‘A Place That Looks Like Home’

Thursday, October 6, 2016, By News Staff

Light Work is presenting “A Place That Looks Like Home,” featuring the work of Todd Gray, on view in the Kathleen O. Ellis Gallery at Light Work through Oct. 22. A reception and lecture with Gray will take place on…

Arts & Culture

SU Press Book Wins Canadian Jewish Literary Award

Wednesday, October 5, 2016, By Mona Hamlin

The Syracuse University Press book “Vilna My Vilna: Stories” has been selected as one of the eight outstanding books chosen to receive the Canadian Jewish Literary Award for 2016. “Vilna My Vilna” was selected in the Yiddish category. “Vilna My…

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.

Campus & Community

Information Sessions to Brief University Community on Middle States Reaccreditation Process

Friday, September 23, 2016, By Carol Boll

The Steering Committee guiding the University’s effort to secure reaccreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education has scheduled two information sessions for the campus community on Friday, Oct. 7. The sessions will serve to brief interested students, faculty…

Campus & Community

‘Cuse Cast for Week of Sept. 19

Tuesday, September 20, 2016, By Keith Kobland

Jamie Weiss ’17 handles this week’s ‘Cuse Cast, with details on the new Falk College kitchens, the Campus Framework community forum and iSchool faculty, students and staff watching history in the making.

Campus & Community

Orange Alumni Reflect on Their Happy Place in Special ‘Cuse Cast

Monday, September 19, 2016, By Keith Kobland

This is a special ‘Cuse Cast edition, anchored by and featuring proud orange alumni who attended a variety of fun events this past weekend as part of Orange Central.