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Syracuse Hosts World Englishes Conference
It is a little-known fact that Braj Kachru, a renowned authority on the English language, spoke only Hindi and his mother tongue, Kashmiri, until he was 16. Nevertheless, his upbringing in a Kashmiri Pundit family, which valued education above almost…
Career Connects Family History, Research Interests
Looking back, Alexei Abrahams ’08 sees a clear line from his family history to his career as an economist studying the Israel-Palestine conflict. He grew up in Ontario and Nova Scotia, but he lived in South Africa from the time…
Record Crowd Expected for Orange Central 2017
The week started with several student-focused programs hosted by the Traditions Commission and will kick into high gear Thursday afternoon through Sunday with more than 2,200 alumni and friends signed up for the weekend’s festivities.
Teach-In to Explore Linkages Between Charlottesville Rally, Everyday Racism Oct. 3
The “Unite the Right” rally, which took place last month in Charlottesville, Virginia, leaving three dead and dozens injured, is the focus of an upcoming teach-in at Syracuse University. On Tuesday, Oct. 3, an interdisciplinary panel of Syracuse professors will…
Alumni Board Announces New Directors
The Syracuse University Alumni Association Board of Directors has announced the addition of four new directors. Effective July 1, Jennifer Dandrea ’05, Karen (Au) Frank ’03, Melissa Richards-Person ’89 and Jason Yaley ’05, G’06 are directors on the SUAA Board. The…
Latino/Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration Begins Today with Parade, Opening Ceremony
The Office of Multicultural Affairs, in collaboration with campus partners, will host Latino/Hispanic Heritage Month (LHHM) starting today. The 12th annual program features a variety of events that highlight different aspects of Latino/Hispanic culture including lectures, music performances, festivals, art…
Benefits Fair Sept. 14 Spotlights University Benefits and Healthy Living Information
As part of the total rewards for working at Syracuse University, the Office of Human Resources will offer a Benefits Fair featuring a variety of resources for being healthier at work and at home. The event will take place Thursday,…
Join in the Fun of Walktober, Kickoff Event Monday
Walktober is a free, monthlong initiative and competition sponsored by Health Monday Syracuse and the University Wellness Initiative that encourages students, faculty, staff and family members of SU employees to step outside and take a walk. The event welcomes walkers, joggers, rollers, cyclist and all in between to track…
Actor-singer Taye Diggs ’93 Returns to Campus for Coming Back Together Book Signing
Most people know Taye Diggs ’93 as an award-winning actor and singer, but when he participates in this week’s Coming Back Together reunion for African American and Latino alumni, he will do so as a best-selling author. Diggs is the creator of…
Bring Your Sneakers to Chancellor’s CBT 5K Run, Walk and Roll Sept. 15
Runners and walkers are invited to take part in the Coming Back Together (CBT) reunion’s Chancellor’s 5K Run, Walk and Roll on Friday, Sept. 15. The event is a fundraiser for the Undergraduate Black/Hispanic Endowed Scholarship, which is part of…