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University College Hosts Open House in Celebration of Centennial Year

Tuesday, April 10, 2018, By Eileen Jevis

University College (UC) is opening its doors to the public to celebrate its 100th year of providing education to part-time students. An Open House and a tour of University College will take place on Thursday, April 19, from noon-3 p.m….

Campus & Community

Register Now to Explore the University’s Robust Research Computing Resources

Tuesday, April 10, 2018, By Christopher C. Finkle

The upcoming computing colloquies will help campus researchers identify and make the most of the diverse array of campus computing resources available at the University. All faculty, students and staff conducting, planning or supporting research activities at the University are…

Media, Law & Policy

University Lectures Hosts Pulitzer Prize-Winning New York Times Columnist Maureen Dowd

Tuesday, April 10, 2018, By Kevin Morrow

Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times columnist and best-selling author Maureen Dowd will speak for the University Lectures on Friday, April 13, at 7:30 p.m. in Hendricks Chapel. The event—co-sponsored by the Lubin Society, with media sponsor WAER—is free and open…

Campus & Community

Department of Public Safety Offers Tips to Motorists, Pedestrians for Staying Safe on Campus Roads

Tuesday, April 10, 2018, By News Staff

Every day, thousands of motorists, including buses and construction vehicles and pedestrians operate in the University community. The Department of Public Safety (DPS) offers some tips for keeping safe on the roads, whether you’re driving or walking to your destination…

Health & Society

Taishoff Center Assistant Director Dee Katovitch named Fulbright Specialist

Tuesday, April 10, 2018, By News Staff

The Taishoff Center for Inclusive Higher Education Assistant Director Diana “Dee” Katovitch will travel to the University of Iceland this April as a Fulbright specialist. Katovich will spend three weeks in Reykjavik working with the university to develop new opportunities…

Health & Society

Deconstructing Autism Awareness on April 10

Monday, April 9, 2018, By Joyce LaLonde

April is Autism Awareness Month, and a group of students on campus are tackling what is meant by “autism awareness” and how that may differ from “acceptance,” hoping to bring the Syracuse University community to that point. On Tuesday, April…

Campus & Community

Covington, Schaf Named Class of 2019 Senior Class Marshals

Monday, April 9, 2018, By Shannon Andre

Covington and Schaf will lead the Class of 2019 and carry their class banner to open Syracuse University’s 165th Commencement ceremony.

CNBC

Why China Could Win in the Tariff Talks, according to Professor Mary Lovely

Sunday, April 8, 2018, By Sawyer Kamman

As trade threats between the United States and China continue, President Trump has been facing opposition from within his own GOP. This contrasts with the Chinese government, who have extended greater power to their president, Xi Jinping. For CNBC, Maxwell…

Campus & Community

‘Born a Crime’ Selected as First Book for New Syracuse Reads Program

Friday, April 6, 2018, By Kathleen Haley

Peer facilitators sought to engage new students in book discussions Syracuse Reads Call for Peer Leaders from Syracuse University News on Vimeo. Beginning in the fall semester, new students will participate in a shared academic experience to explore together themes…

Campus & Community

Libraries to Host Fifth Annual Human Library Event on April 11

Friday, April 6, 2018, By Pamela Whiteley McLaughlin

The Syracuse University Libraries will host the fifth annual Human Library event on Wednesday, April 11, from noon to 5 p.m. in Bird Library. “Human books” representing a wide range of cultural backgrounds and life experiences will share their stories…