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Campus & Community

Whitman Staff Member Heads to Thailand Representing Team USA in Dragon Boat Racing

Wednesday, August 7, 2019, By Kathleen Haley

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…

Veterans

IVMF’s Maureen Casey Testifies before U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Veteran Affairs

Tuesday, July 16, 2019, By Leah Lazarz

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…

Arts & Culture

Professor to Co-Present Restoration Shakespeare Showcase at London’s Globe Theatre July 17

Monday, July 15, 2019, By Rob Enslin

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…

Campus & Community

Generous Gift from University Trustee Rob Light ’78 and Wife Shelly Will Advance Academic Opportunity for Underrepresented Students

Thursday, June 27, 2019, By News Staff

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…

Veterans

Vice Chancellor Haynie Testifies Before US Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs

Tuesday, June 25, 2019, By Leah Lazarz

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…

Campus & Community

Movie Night on the Quad Presents ‘The Lego Movie 2’ on Saturday

Wednesday, June 19, 2019, By News Staff

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…

Campus & Community

Statement from Senior Vice President for Enrollment and the Student Experience Dolan Evanovich Reaffirming University’s Commitment to International Community

Monday, June 17, 2019, By News Staff

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…

Campus & Community

Student Employment Opportunities Enhanced with Transition to Handshake Platform; Presentations Offered June 26

Monday, June 17, 2019, By Gabrielle Lake

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…

Campus & Community

ADA Live! Podcast to Feature Sen. Tom Harkin on July 3

Thursday, June 13, 2019, By News Staff

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…

Associated Press

Schools Still Struggle With How to Teach Sensitive Subjects

Wednesday, June 12, 2019, By Keith Kobland

“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.”