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Whitman Staff Member Heads to Thailand Representing Team USA in Dragon Boat Racing
Ben Schlimmer’s agility and passion for paddling watersports was most certainly passed down from his father and grandfather. A son of a canoe enthusiast and grandson of a Boy Scout troop leader who led adventurous water excursions, Schlimmer has adeptly…
IVMF’s Maureen Casey Testifies before U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Veteran Affairs
On July 10, Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) Chief Operating Officer Maureen Casey testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Veteran Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity in Washington, D.C. The testimony marks the second time in…
Professor to Co-Present Restoration Shakespeare Showcase at London’s Globe Theatre July 17
London-based students, faculty, staff and alumni are invited to a showcase of Restoration Shakespeare at the historic Globe Theatre, co-led by Amanda Eubanks Winkler, associate professor of music history and cultures in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S). The…
Generous Gift from University Trustee Rob Light ’78 and Wife Shelly Will Advance Academic Opportunity for Underrepresented Students
The generosity of Syracuse University Trustee Rob Light ’78 and his wife Shelly will support scholarships for historically underrepresented students pursuing studies in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, its Bandier Program in Recording and Entertainment Industries, and the…
Vice Chancellor Haynie Testifies Before US Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs
On Wednesday, June 19, Vice Chancellor and Executive Director of the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) Mike Haynie testified before the United States Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs in Washington, D.C. During a hearing on “Harnessing the Power…
Movie Night on the Quad Presents ‘The Lego Movie 2’ on Saturday
The Office of Student Activities invites students, faculty, staff and their families to a free Movie on the Quad on Saturday, June 22, beginning at 9 p.m. This week’s feature is “The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part.” The movie…
Statement from Senior Vice President for Enrollment and the Student Experience Dolan Evanovich Reaffirming University’s Commitment to International Community
Throughout its history, Syracuse University has maintained a steadfast commitment to engaging and fostering a global campus community of students, scholars, faculty and staff. With deeply held values of inclusion and opportunity, the contributions of our international community are celebrated…
Student Employment Opportunities Enhanced with Transition to Handshake Platform; Presentations Offered June 26
The Office of Student Employment in partnership with Career Services will transition to posting student employment opportunities from SUJobOpps to Syracuse University’s student career management resource, Handshake. Effective Thursday, Aug. 1, this transition will further empower students to apply for…
ADA Live! Podcast to Feature Sen. Tom Harkin on July 3
The Hon. Tom Harkin—former Senator and Congressman, veteran, author, attorney and chief sponsor of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA)—will be the featured guest on the July 3, broadcast of ADA Live! , a podcast produced by the…
Schools Still Struggle With How to Teach Sensitive Subjects
“It’s never OK to recreate painful oppressive events, even in the name of education,” said Mara Sapon-Shevin, a professor of inclusive education at Syracuse University, who said teachers risk harming their students’ sense of belonging, safety and inclusion. “One would never simulate an Indian massacre or having Jews march into the ovens.”