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Campus & Community

Philanthropic Spirit that Never Loses Sight of the Goal

Wednesday, October 14, 2020, By Eileen Korey

Brett Jefferson ’88 likes to cite the book titled “David and Goliath” by Malcolm Gladwell, when reflecting on life’s challenges that confronted him as a boy. The book explores the power of the underdog and the role of adversity in…

Campus & Community

Oct. 16 Is Shark Day at the LaunchPad

Wednesday, October 14, 2020, By Cristina Hatem

On Oct. 16, Syracuse University Libraries’ Blackstone LaunchPad and Techstars (LaunchPad) is celebrating”Shark Day.” Beginning at 2 p.m., the LaunchPad will host the annual Family Weekend ‘Cuse Tank competition, where student entrepreneur teams will compete “Shark Tank” style for $10,000…

Media, Law & Policy

‘The Coming Election and the Political State of Fugue’

Tuesday, October 13, 2020, By Lily Datz

Danielle Smith, professor of African American studies in the College of Arts and Sciences and director of the Renée Crown University Honors Program, wrote an op-ed for History News Network titled “The Coming Election and the Political State of Fugue.”…

Campus & Community

University Completes Steam Station Review, Enters Partnership with Enwave Energy

Monday, October 12, 2020, By News Staff

Syracuse University today announced a long-term alliance with Enwave Energy to operate the University Steam Station. The partnership will support ongoing campus growth with reliable and sustainable energy. The University first announced the review of its steam operations in 2018,…

Rochester First

“Celebrating Indigenous People’s Day in Rochester.”

Monday, October 12, 2020, By Lily Datz

Scott Manning Stevens, associate professor and director of Native American and Indigenous studies in the College of Arts & Sciences, was quoted in the Rochester First story “Celebrating Indigenous People’s Day in Rochester.” Stevens says that education about Native American…

CBS Sunday Morning

“Q and the ABCs of spreading conspiracy theories.”

Sunday, October 11, 2020, By Lily Datz

Whitney Phillips, assistant professor of communication and rhetorical studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, was interviewed by CBS Sunday Morning for the story “Q and the ABCs of spreading conspiracy theories.” Phillips, an expert in disinformation, explains…

News Channel 9

“Celebrating Indigenous People’s Day.”

Sunday, October 11, 2020, By Lily Datz

Scott Manning Stevens, associate professor and director of Native American and Indigenous studies in the College of Arts & Sciences, was quoted in the News Channel 9 story “Celebrating Indigenous People’s Day.” Stevens says that many students are never taught…

USA Today

“High school football is the new battleground of COVID-19 school reopenings.”

Saturday, October 10, 2020, By Lily Datz

Christine Ashby, associate professor of inclusive special education and disability in the School of Education, was quoted by USA Today for the story “High school football is the new battleground of COVID-19 school reopenings.” Many school districts have halted certain…

Campus & Community

COVID-19 Update: Travel Reminder | In-Person Learning | Health and Safety

Friday, October 9, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students, Faculty, Staff and Families: I am writing today on behalf of the Syracuse University Public Health Team, to address the subject of travel outside Central New York, and provide you an update related to the current health and…

Arts & Culture

Community Folk Art Center Awarded $20,000 Black Excellence Grant from Central New York Community Foundation

Friday, October 9, 2020, By Cjala Surratt

The Central New York Community Foundation (CNYCF) recently awarded the Community Folk Art Center (CFAC) $20,000 as part of the Black Equity and Excellence Grant. The Community Folk Art Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and branch of the Department of…