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WGS Faculty Recognized for ‘Timely, Relevant’ Scholarship
The Department of Women’s & Gender Studies (WGS) in the College of Arts and Sciences is having another banner year. Several of its professors—Chandra Talpade Mohanty, Dana Olwan, Pedro DiPietro, Himika Bhattacharya and Minnie Bruce Pratt—have been recognized for their…
Geologists Rack up Honors, Awards
The Department of Earth Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences continues to rack up faculty honors and awards. The latest involve Linda Ivany ‘88, who has been elected a fellow of the Paleontological Society (PS); Suzanne Baldwin, who…
Arts and Sciences Professors to Receive Graduate Teaching Awards
Lois Agnew and Horace Campbell, professors in the College of Arts and Sciences, are being recognized for their exceptional work with graduate students. Associate professor and chair of the Writing Program, Agnew is the recipient of the 2015 William Wasserstrom…
Professor Reconsiders Role of Native Americans in U.S. History
The role of Indigenous peoples in American history is being reconsidered in a new book, co-edited and co-authored by a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences. “Why You Can’t Teach United States History Without American Indians” (University of…
Jazz Icon Randy Weston to Headline Inaugural John L. Johnson Lecture Series
Legendary jazz pianist Randy Weston will headline the inaugural John L. Johnson Lecture in the College of Arts and Sciences. Titled “African Rhythms,” the daylong program will take place on Thursday, April 16. Events and activities will be presented by…
Arts and Sciences, SU Abroad Announce Reopening of Paris Noir Application Period
Today, the College of Arts and Sciences and SU Abroad announced the reopening of the application period for one of the University’s most revered study abroad experiences—Paris Noir. The program, which began 14 years ago, is a six-credit opportunity aimed…
Creative Musician James Gordon Williams to Headline Local Events
James Gordon Williams, a creative musician, composer and critical musicologist at Syracuse University, will be the focus of three upcoming local events. The pianist is an assistant professor of African American studies (AAS) in the College of Arts and Sciences….
Syracuse, Le Moyne to Address Faith-Based Labor Organizing April 10-11
Scholars and practitioners from around the globe will descend on Central New York for a two-day symposium on faith-based labor organizing. “Religion and Labor: Moral Vision from and for the Grassroots” will be held at Syracuse University on Friday, April…
University Honors Mĩcere Gĩthae Mũgo with Global Symposium April 2-3
The life and legacy of one of the University’s most illustrious professors is the focus of a two-day symposium in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S). Mĩcere Gĩthae Mũgo, a Meredith Professor of Teaching Excellence in the Department of…
Acclaimed Poet Ron Padgett Headlines Carver Series April 1
The Raymond Carver Reading Series in the College of Arts and Sciences continues with a visit by acclaimed poet Ron Padgett. On Wednesday, April 1, he will participate in a Q&A session from 3:45-4:30 p.m. and then will give a…