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Stanford’s Alexander Nemerov to speak on Faulkner and Bourke-White

Monday, September 15, 2014, By Pamela Whiteley McLaughlin

Alexander Nemerov, the Carl and Marilynn Thoma Provostial Professor in the Arts and Humanities at Stanford University, will present the lecture “Lightness: In the Air with William Faulkner and Margaret Bourke-White” on Wednesday, Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. in the…

Syracuse Symposium™ Announces ‘Perspective’ Theme, Fall Lineup

Tuesday, September 2, 2014, By Rob Enslin

“Perspective” is the theme of the 2014 Syracuse Symposium™, organized and presented by the Syracuse University Humanities Center in the College of Arts and Sciences. The semester-long series begins with a keynote address by Kevin Powers, a U.S. Army veteran…

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SU Toastmasters to Hold Open House

Tuesday, May 27, 2014, By News Staff

Do you feel confident in leading a meeting, motivating a team, or mentoring a new staff person? When you speak in front of a group do you present a clear, concise message that promotes teamwork and commands respect? What if…

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Part-Time Graduates Honored at University College Convocation

Tuesday, May 13, 2014, By Eileen Jevis

University College honored the part-time undergraduate students of the Class of 2014 at its 66th annual Convocation and Commencement Celebration held May 8 at Hendricks Chapel. Dean Bea González presided over the ceremony, which featured keynote speaker Rabbi Charles Sherman,…

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Phi Beta Kappa to Induct 55 New Members May 9

Tuesday, April 29, 2014, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Fifty-five students will be inducted into the Syracuse University chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society on Friday, May 9, at 1 p.m. in Maxwell Auditorium. Micere Mugo, Meredith Professor for Teaching Excellence and professor of African American Studies…

Jackley to Speak on ‘Entrepreneurship as a Tool for Social Change’

Thursday, March 6, 2014, By News Staff

Entrepreneur and investor Jessica Jackley, a pioneer in the field of microfinance, will deliver the next Tanner Lecture on Ethics, Citizenship and Public Responsibility on Tuesday, March 18, at 6 p.m. in Maxwell Auditorium. Jackley is co-founder and former chief…

Can It! Garners Food, Funds for Food Bank of Central New York

Friday, February 21, 2014, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Syracuse Orange fans donated 1,705 pounds of nonperishable food and $2,228.75 during the annual Can It! food drive to benefit the Food Bank of Central New York during the men’s basketball game vs. North Carolina State on Feb. 15 in…

Arts & Culture

Newhouse, VPA Students Named YMA Fashion Scholarship Fund Scholars

Friday, January 24, 2014, By Erica Blust

Four students from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) have been named 2014 YMA Fashion Scholarship Fund (FSF) Scholars. VPA fashion design majors Taylor Cioffi ’16 and Michelle Lee ’16…

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Ray Smith Symposium Focuses on Commodification, Aesthetics of South Asian Folk Art

Tuesday, January 21, 2014, By Rob Enslin

The commodification of South Asia folk art, including Mithila paintings by women from Northern India and parts of Nepal, is the focus of an upcoming Ray Smith Symposium.

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JAZZ@SITRUS Continues with Nancy Kelly

Wednesday, January 8, 2014, By News Staff

The third season of JAZZ@SITRUS in the Sheraton Syracuse University’s spectacular Sitrus Lounge continues with Nancy Kelly on Friday, Jan. 10. Other upcoming performers include Michael and Anjela Lynn on Jan. 24 and Joshua Breakstone on Feb. 7. The series…