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“How ‘Looney Tunes’ joined the culture wars”
Kendall Phillips, Professor of Communications and Rhetorical Studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, was interviewed by Deseret News for the article “How ‘Looney Tunes’ joined the culture wars.” The article questions whether “removing Elmer Fudd’s gun represent[s]…
Barnes Center Staff Therapist Helps Students Gain Insight Through Mindfulness
Mansi Brat teaches students how to embrace the present moment and find serenity with one’s thoughts—an often elusive ideal to grasp in the anxieties of today’s perfectionism-driven world. A staff therapist with the Barnes Center at The Arch and facilitator…
Syracuse University Libraries Develops ‘Research Guide on Resources for Racial Justice’
Syracuse University Libraries’ Diversity & Inclusion Team has developed a Research Guide on Resources for Racial Justice. The guide is an evolving compilation of readings and resources—including links to local and national advocacy organizations—intended to serve as a starting point…
Confronting Anti-Black Racism in Our Community
Dear Members of the Syracuse University Community: These last two weeks have revealed hard truths about ourselves, our institutions and our country. These are truths that Black Americans know all too well. Anti-Black racism has created economic disparity, health inequity,…
CNN Political Analyst to Discuss Death of George Floyd, Strategies for Change in Friday Live Zoom Event
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion invites the Syracuse University community to attend the upcoming virtual event “In the Moment with Bakari Sellers: Reflections and Strategies for Change,” in which the CNN political analyst, attorney and author will look at…
School of Architecture Professor Awarded Fellowship at the Getty Research Institute
The Getty Research Institute (GRI) recently announced its incoming scholars in residence for 2020-21, including Lawrence Chua, assistant professor in the School of Architecture. Chua has been awarded a Getty Scholar Grant for his research focusing on transregional histories of…
Coronavirus Update 6.8.20: Health and Safety Update
Dear Students, Families, Faculty and Staff: Recently, Syracuse University provided the campus community with an update on the work of the Public Health and Emergency Management Subcommittee of the Fall 2020 Open Working Group. That subcommittee has been engaged with…
What is Op-Ed Appropriate?
The controversial New York Times op-ed from U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), which called for a military response to protests across the nation sparked by the murder of George Floyd, is creating plenty of debate about what is appropriate for…
SyracuseCoE Innovation Fund Awards $20,000 to Local Companies
Syracuse Center of Excellence in Environmental and Energy Systems (SyracuseCoE) has announced that two Upstate New York companies have been awarded funding through the SyracuseCoE 2020 Innovation Fund amounting to $20,000. The Innovation Fund is funded by the SyracuseCoE Partner…
Syracuse Stage to Hold Online Panel Discussion on ‘Medea and the Moment’ Monday Evening
Syracuse Stage will hold an online panel discussion, “Medea and the Moment,” on Monday, June 8, at 7 p.m. to discuss issues related to current events that are addressed in Euripides’ tragedy. Participants will have the opportunity to contribute questions…