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Syracuse University Professor: Time Will Tell How Long Trump Spectacle Will Last

Monday, November 23, 2015, By Keith Kobland

Professor of Communication and Rhetorical Studies at Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts Amos Kiewe offers his opinion about the viability of Donald Trump as a presidential candidate. “Donald Trump, who was early dismissed as not a viable…

Health & Society

Professor of Sport Management Rick Burton Offers His Thoughts on Final NASCAR Race for Jeff Gordon

Monday, November 23, 2015, By Keith Kobland

Professor of Sport Management at Syracuse University’s Falk College Rick Burton offers his thoughts on the final NASCAR race for driver Jeff Gordon: “Jeff Gordon was really the driver that initiated the transition from regional “good ol’ boy” Southern stock…

Business & Economy

Latina Women Build Entrepreneurial Dreams

Monday, November 23, 2015, By Lindsay Wickham

Through a grant from the Women’s Fund of Central New York, the WISE Women’s Business Center, a program of the Martin J. Whitman School of Management, hosted a graduation and pitch competition for the women in the “Exito!” program on…

Media, Law & Policy

ISIS Terrorism: A Q&A with Faculty Experts

Friday, November 20, 2015, By Cyndi Moritz

Four Syracuse University professors who are experts in terrorism give their views on the recent attacks in Paris and elsewhere and how the world should respond.

Campus & Community

University to Expand Faculty and Staff Assistance Program

Thursday, November 19, 2015, By News Staff

Syracuse University is exploring opportunities to partner with a comprehensive employee assistance services provider to enhance and expand the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP). The program currently offers a variety of counseling, consultation, family care and educational services for…

Sudanese ‘Lost Boy’ John Dau ‘11 to Give Author Reading Nov. 19

Monday, November 16, 2015, By Rob Enslin

An internationally renowned human rights activist and member of the “Lost Boys of Sudan” is giving an author reading at the University. John Dau ’11 will headline the Writing Program’s Nonfiction Reading Series on Thursday, Nov. 19, at 3:30 p.m….

Retail Expert on Macy’s Opening on Thanksgiving

Monday, November 9, 2015, By Ellen Mbuqe

Syracuse University professor of retail practice offers insight on the recent announcement that Macy’s will be open on 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day “Macy’s, along with multiple other US retailers are planning to uphold their Thanksgiving hours, recently pledging to…

Campus & Community

Students Work with Nepalese Communities in Earthquake Recovery

Wednesday, November 4, 2015, By Kathleen Haley

Brian Kam ’15 was planning to travel to Nepal last spring and summer to assist in beekeeping enterprises and fruit tree planting, mainly agricultural initiatives. His plans quickly changed as he arrived a week after a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit the mountainous country on April 25.

STEM

Physicists Aid in Study of Elusive Neutrinos

Monday, November 2, 2015, By Rob Enslin

Physicists in the College of Arts and Sciences are playing a key role in the ongoing study of neutrinos, one of the universe’s smallest, most elusive particles.

Arts & Culture

Syracuse Symposium Presents Readings by Minnie Bruce Pratt, Martha Collins Nov. 5

Tuesday, October 27, 2015, By Rob Enslin

Syracuse Symposium continues its “Networks” theme with a special program by Minnie Bruce Pratt and Martha Collins, award-winning poets and social activists. Also part of the Visiting Author Reading Series of the YMCA Arts Branch’s Downtown Writers Center (DWC), the…