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Syracuse University to Celebrate National Orange Day on Friday

Thursday, March 23, 2017, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Friday, March 24, is a special day at Syracuse. It is the University’s 147th birthday, a day to celebrate its founding on March 24, 1870. “National Orange Day is probably the most amazing day out of the whole year because…

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University Participates in Tri-State Diversity Council’s College Diversity Summit

Thursday, March 23, 2017, By Shannon Andre

On Saturday, April 1, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Onondaga Community College, college students from the surrounding area will come together for the Tri-State Diversity Council’s Upstate New York College Diversity Summit. The summit, “Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders,” focuses on…

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Vernon E. Jordan Jr. to Deliver Syracuse University’s 2017 Commencement Address

Wednesday, March 22, 2017, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Vernon E. Jordan Jr., civil rights activist, business executive and attorney, will deliver the 2017 Commencement address at the ceremony for Syracuse University on Sunday, May 14, at the Carrier Dome. Jordan will also be awarded an honorary degree, a…

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Professor Ruth Small on Government Grants

Tuesday, March 21, 2017, By Ellen Mbuqe

Ruth Small, Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Professor and Director for the  Center for Digital Literacy, was quoted in a Post-Standard story “Trump budget creates ‘existential crisis’ for Syracuse arts organizations.”

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Philanthropy Week 2017 Events Celebrate Spirit of Giving at Syracuse University

Tuesday, March 21, 2017, By Keith Kobland

Syracuse University has begun its annual Philanthropy Week celebration, a series of events to raise awareness about the critical role philanthropy plays at the University—and in society as a whole. “To me, Philanthropy Week is all about celebrating the things…

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Orange Orator Toastmasters Celebrate 10-Year Anniversary

Tuesday, March 21, 2017, By Keith Kobland

The Orange Orators Toastmasters Club will hold an open house on Tuesday, March 28, at noon to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its charter. The event will take place in the Peter Graham Scholarly Commons in E.S. Bird Library. The…

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Syracuse University to Operate on Limited Activity Status on Wed., March 15; Only Essential Services Personnel Should Report to Campus

Tuesday, March 14, 2017, By News Staff

As a result of this sustained winter weather pattern and after reviewing the most up-to-date National Weather Service data in collaboration with an independent meteorologist, Syracuse University public safety officials decided to operate on limited status once again on Wednesday, March 15.

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Syracuse University Ranked One of the Best Financial Literacy Programs in Nation

Tuesday, March 14, 2017, By News Staff

Syracuse University’s Financial Literacy program has been named one of the best in the nation by LendEDU. Syracuse ranked #3 in the Top 50 College Financial Literacy Programs by the company that provides an online marketplace for student loans and…

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Syracuse University to Operate on Limited Status; Only Essential Services Personnel Should Report to Campus

Tuesday, March 14, 2017, By News Staff

The City of Syracuse and the surrounding communities are expected to experience significant snowfall today as the result of a large winter storm system. After reviewing the most up-to-date National Weather Service data and forecasting, and consulting with an independent…

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Syracuse University Monitoring Winter Weather and Travel Conditions for Tuesday, March 14

Monday, March 13, 2017, By News Staff

Syracuse University is currently monitoring and evaluating potential weather conditions for Tuesday, March 14. As the safety of students, faculty, staff and visitors is the University’s top priority, University leaders and public safety officials are assessing anticipated travel conditions to…