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Celebrating University Writers with ‘Books in the Humanities’

Monday, April 20, 2020, By Dan Bernardi

Does staying home have you looking for some new reading material? The fifth annual Books in the Humanities celebration offers a virtual showcase of recent works from Syracuse University along with links to author pages and e-book versions where available….

Arts & Culture

Although Physically Apart, Hendricks Chapel Choir, Setnor Sonority Come Together to Create Virtual Performances

Monday, April 20, 2020, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

When the Spring 2020 semester began, choirs and ensembles around the Syracuse University campus started working on the pieces they planned to perform during spring concerts. It takes weeks and weeks of preparation and practice to get the concerts—and the…

Tips for Writing and Submitting an Op-ed

Tuesday, April 14, 2020, By Keith Kobland

Syracuse University’s media relations team works with faculty on pitching thought leadership to news media as it relates to their scholarship or research interest.  An op-ed is an opinion piece, ideally written on a topic that is in the news…

‘It Is Critical’ for States and Counties to Maintain SNAP Services: Child and Family Policy Expert

Friday, March 20, 2020, By Hailey Womer

For Immediate Release: March 20, 2020 If you’re looking for an independent source to provide insight and perspective on the impact of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act on food security in the United States, child and family policy expert…

Campus & Community

Professor Emeritus Harold Jones Encourages Student, Faculty Discovery through Gifts to Forever Orange Campaign

Wednesday, March 11, 2020, By Shaina M. Hill

“Think globally, act locally.” It’s a concept that Harold Jones, professor emeritus of Spanish, and his wife, Barbara, have put into practice over their nearly 53 years of marriage. Together, they’ve worked to make a global impact through their giving…

Wired

Is TikTok’s Algorithm Unconsciously Biased?

Friday, March 6, 2020, By Hailey Womer

Whitney Phillips, an assistant professor of communication, culture and digital technologies, was quoted in a Wired story “Why is TikTok creating filter bubbles based on your race?” In the article, Phillips discusses how users tend to replicate the identity in…

CSO

Top Mobile Security Threats for Cell Phone Users

Friday, March 6, 2020, By Hailey Womer

Kevin Du, a professor in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, was quoted in the Cybersecurity Online article “8 mobile security threats you should take seriously in 2020.” Du urges cell phone users to be aware of mobile security…

Arts & Culture

Critically Acclaimed American Spiritual Ensemble to Perform as Part of Syracuse University Residency

Tuesday, March 3, 2020, By Erica Blust

The American Spiritual Ensemble, a critically acclaimed professional vocal group that has thrilled audiences around the world with its dynamic renditions of classic spirituals and Broadway numbers, will visit Syracuse University March 8-11 to hold a residency and offer three…

Campus & Community

Sport Management Club Raises $57,000 for Make-A-Wish During 15th Annual Charity Sports Auction

Thursday, February 13, 2020, By News Staff

The Sport Management Club at Syracuse University (SPM) raised $57,021 for Make-A-Wish Central New York as a result of its 15th Annual Charity Sports Auction. During the Orange men’s basketball game on Nov. 16 at the Dome, supporters placed bids…

Arts & Culture

Winter Issue of Wordgathering, a Digital Open Access Journal of Work From Disabled Writers and Artists, Now Live

Tuesday, February 11, 2020, By Cristina Hatem

The winter issue of Wordgathering: A Journal of Disability Poetry and Literature is now live on Wordgathering’s new website. This is the quarterly journal’s 52nd issue and the first under publication by the Office of Interdisciplinary Programs and Outreach in…