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Arts & Culture

Syracuse Symposium Announces Yearlong Theme of ‘Belonging’

Wednesday, September 6, 2017, By Rob Enslin

The Syracuse University Humanities Center announces its lineup for the 2017-18 Syracuse Symposium, whose theme is “Belonging.” The popular series highlights innovative, interdisciplinary work in the humanities by renowned scholars, artists, authors and performers. Fall guests include visual artist Suné Woods (Sept. 13-16);…

Media, Law & Policy

With Help from a College of Law Student, New York’s ‘Dyslexia Bill’ Is Signed Into Law

Thursday, August 31, 2017, By Martin Walls

Before she enrolled at the College of Law, Ptahra Jeppe, at just 24 years old, was hired by New York State Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon (NY-52) as her chief of staff. And despite her youth, Jeppe achieved something that…

Summer Snaps 2017

Monday, August 28, 2017, By Kathleen Haley

Syracuse University community members are enjoying the summer months everywhere from around the world to across town. Take a look at the fun they are having. We invite members of the University community to submit their photos for inclusion in…

Arts & Culture

Going Places

Monday, August 21, 2017, By Rob Enslin

Santiago Quiñones ’90 has a knack for being in the right place at the right time—a quality that has served him well in television and film. Thus, it is fitting that he began his career as a location scout, tasked…

International Business Times

What Is OJ Simpson’s Net Worth? Disgraced Celebrity Has Lost Millions Ahead Of Parole Hearing

Sunday, August 20, 2017, By Ellen Mbuqe

Dennis Deninger, a professor of practice at the Falk School, said that it would be difficult, but not impossible, for Simpson to make money now that he has been released on parole from prison. “There’s no amount of money that will…

Arts & Culture

‘Equality, Peace and Compassion in the Archives: A Showcase of Rare Documents’

Thursday, August 17, 2017, By News Staff

On Aug. 18, Syracuse University Libraries’ Special Collections Research Center will hold an open viewing of materials from its collections that document the efforts of people who championed equality, peace, kindness and compassion. The viewing will be held noon to…

Campus & Community

Steps of Hendricks Chapel, Dedicated in 1930, to Receive Infusion of New Life

Tuesday, August 15, 2017, By Kathleen Haley

The 22 steps of Hendricks Chapel—the diverse religious, spiritual, ethical and cultural heart of Syracuse University—have extended to the grassy carpet of the Quad for 87 years. They have invited students to take a break between classes; drawn in the…

Campus & Community

Dave Bing ’66, H’06, NBA Legend, Former Detroit Mayor, Molds Next Generation of Leaders

Monday, August 14, 2017, By Rob Enslin

When David Bing ’66, H’06 delivers the keynote address at this fall’s Coming Back Together (CBT) gala, he will reflect on a rich and varied career in sports, business, politics and philanthropy. Do not expect Detroit’s former mayor, however, to…

Health & Society

Syracuse Shines at American Sociological Association Meeting in Montreal

Monday, August 14, 2017, By Rob Enslin

More than two-dozen researchers from the Department of Sociology are on the world stage at the American Sociological Association (ASA)’s 112th Annual Meeting in Montreal. The theme of this year’s meeting is “Culture, Inequalities and Social Inclusion Across the Globe.”…

Campus & Community

Remembering William ‘Bill’ Pooler: He Made an Impact Locally and Around the World

Wednesday, August 9, 2017, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

As a sociologist, William “Bill” Pooler studied many different facets of society on the local, national and global levels. He was involved in dozens of diverse projects over his 45-year career, from developing reorganization procedures for an Onondaga County jail,…