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Outdoor Adventure Trips: Whitewater Rafting Available Throughout September

Thursday, September 7, 2017, By Rachel Friedman

The Department of Recreation Services is offering a series of whitewater rafting trips throughout September to the Black River in Watertown. Trips are available: Saturday, Sept. 9; Saturday, Sept. 16; Sunday, Sept. 17; and Saturday, Sept. 23; from 10:30 a.m….

Campus & Community

New ‘Foundations’ Series Helps Students Set Foundation for Future

Thursday, September 7, 2017, By Shannon Andre

Foundations, a new student development series, begins next week and aims to help students build essential life skills. The series features sessions on important topic areas focused on leadership, career development, financial wellness, community involvement, healthy relationships and self-care, and…

Arts & Culture

Setnor School of Music Faculty to Perform in Society for New Music’s ‘Auras’ Sept. 19

Wednesday, September 6, 2017, By Erica Blust

Faculty members from the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ Rose, Jules R. and Stanford S. Setnor School of Music will perform in “Auras,” the opening concert of the Syracuse Society for New Music’s 46th season, on Tuesday, Sept. 19,…

Arts & Culture

Creative Writing Program Achieves New Peak of Success

Wednesday, September 6, 2017, By Rob Enslin

Members of the top-ranked program, based in the Department of English in the College of Arts and Sciences, are celebrating a raft of honors, awards and new publications.

Arts & Culture

Republic Records President Charlie Walk to Deliver Soyars Lecture Sept. 7

Wednesday, September 6, 2017, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Republic Records president Charlie Walk will visit the University Sept. 7 as a guest of the Newhouse School’s Bandier Program. Walk will give a public lecture at 6:30 p.m. in the Lender Auditorium, Room 007, Martin J. Whitman School of Management….

Arts & Culture

Syracuse Symposium Announces Yearlong Theme of ‘Belonging’

Wednesday, September 6, 2017, By Rob Enslin

The Syracuse University Humanities Center announces its lineup for the 2017-18 Syracuse Symposium, whose theme is “Belonging.” The popular series highlights innovative, interdisciplinary work in the humanities by renowned scholars, artists, authors and performers. Fall guests include visual artist Suné Woods (Sept. 13-16);…

Campus & Community

University Welcomes 90 New Full-time Faculty for 2017-18

Wednesday, September 6, 2017, By News Staff

Syracuse University has hired 90 new full-time faculty members for 2017-18. The additions include tenure and tenure-track professors as well as non-tenure-track faculty including teaching professors and professors of practice. “Our newest faculty colleagues are talented and accomplished scholars and…

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Volunteers Sought for Westcott Street Cultural Fair

Tuesday, September 5, 2017, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Volunteers are needed from the Syracuse University community for the upcoming Westcott Street Cultural Fair. The fair will be held on Sunday, Sept. 17, from noon-6:30 p.m. in the Westcott Street neighborhood. The annual event, now in its 26th year,…

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Alumni Dan and Kathy Mezzalingua Support University, Student Scholars through $5.25 Million Gift

Tuesday, September 5, 2017, By Kathleen Haley

University Trustee Dan Mezzalingua ’60 and his wife, Kathy G’62, are generously supporting future generations of high-achieving students at Syracuse University through a $5.25 million gift for undergraduate financial aid. Their support is directed to the Invest Syracuse Initiative, a $40…

Voice of America

Why Do We Take Selfies? Professor Chock Knows.

Sunday, September 3, 2017, By Sawyer Kamman

In the new digital age, selfies have become an integral part of the lives of many. Researchers at the Newhouse School aimed to answer as to just why so many people are taking these photos in their daily lives. Makana…