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David Fahrenthold of The Washington Post Honored by Newhouse School with Toner Prize for Excellence in Political Reporting
David Fahrenthold of The Washington Post is the winner of the 2017 Toner Prize for Excellence in Political Reporting. The $5,000 prize, which is sponsored by the Newhouse School, honors the late Robin Toner ’76, a summa cum laude graduate…
Flight from Syria, New Life in the College of Law, Now Helping Fellow Refugees
Violette Khabbaz, silent, is listening to a conversation on a March afternoon. Sunlight pours through a window and illuminates her face as she leans across the counter of the Byblos Mediterranean Café, the restaurant she operates on North Clinton Street…
University Participates in Tri-State Diversity Council’s College Diversity Summit
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…
Department of Drama Presents George Bernard Shaw’s ‘Major Barbara’
“The greatest of evils and the worst crime is poverty,” declared George Bernard Shaw in the introduction to his famous play “Major Barbara.” Written in 1906, this deliciously provocative comedy is the next offering in the Syracuse University Department of…
National Baseball Hall of Famers Roberto Alomar, Ryne Sandberg Headline Sports Dinner, Symposium April 21-22 in Syracuse
[Update, April 12, 2017: Due to unexpected scheduling changes, the Baseball Legends Night Dinner planned for Friday, April 21, and the Baseball Analytics Symposium planned for Saturday, April 22, are cancelled. For more information, including details about refunds on ticket and/or table purchases, please contact the Department of Sport Management at 315.443.9881. The premiere of the documentary, “Analytics: Changing the Fan Experience,” will take place at a later date yet to be determined. Newly admitted students from the Class of 2021 who had planned to attend the April 22 Baseball Analytics Symposium can meet with faculty members from the sport analytics and sport management programs during the Falk College Admitted Student Reception taking place on Friday, April 21.]
Spotlight on EOIRS: Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Syracuse University is committed to non-discrimination and providing equal opportunity and access to all students, faculty and staff. The Office of Equal Opportunity, Inclusion and Resolution Services (EOIRS) is tasked with ensuring that happens. Led by Sheila Johnson-Willis, the University’s interim…
On Borrowed Time: Despite Calls for Divestment, Completion of DAPL Signals New Chapter in Standing Rock Conflict
When Norway’s largest private investor recently pulled out of the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL), the news barely made a blip on the world’s radar. For Phil Arnold, director of the Skä•noñh-Great Law of Peace Center in Syracuse, the message…
Housing Lottery Begins after Spring Break
Students who are seeking housing through Syracuse University for the Fall 2017 and Spring 2018 semesters are reminded of the start of the Housing Lottery after spring break. The Housing Lottery guides students through several rounds in selecting a room…
UC Offers Webinar to Help Employers Advance the Skill Level of Workers
Susan Conklin and Michael Evans, Ed.D., will host a webinar for leaders of professional organizations who want to enhance their employees’ interpersonal skills. The webinar takes place on Thursday, March 16, from 1 – 2 p.m. Click here to register….
Student Applications Sought for Deloitte Consulting Apprenticeship Program
The application period is now open for Deloitte Consulting’s Apprenticeship Program, to be held on campus on March 24 and 25. Deloitte’s program teaches high-performing freshmen and sophomores about opportunities at the intersection of business and technology. Participating students will be immersed in discussions surrounding technology…