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Student Activities Focus on Sexual Violence Awareness (Video)

Monday, October 10, 2016, By Keith Kobland

Throughout the month of October, students are raising awareness about domestic and sexual violence in a variety of ways. The Panhellenic Council hosted Red Zone Awareness Week, SU is Going Purple for Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the It’s On…

Tisdel Honored by Catholic Charities

Friday, October 7, 2016, By Cyndi Moritz

Camille Tisdel, director of web services for Technical Systems and Services (TSS) in the Women’s Building, was honored recently by Catholic Charities with its “Mover & Shaker” award. The award is presented to a community leader who lives out Catholic…

Arts & Culture

Light Work Presents ‘A Place That Looks Like Home’

Thursday, October 6, 2016, By News Staff

Light Work is presenting “A Place That Looks Like Home,” featuring the work of Todd Gray, on view in the Kathleen O. Ellis Gallery at Light Work through Oct. 22. A reception and lecture with Gray will take place on…

Arts & Culture

SU Press Book Wins Canadian Jewish Literary Award

Wednesday, October 5, 2016, By Mona Hamlin

The Syracuse University Press book “Vilna My Vilna: Stories” has been selected as one of the eight outstanding books chosen to receive the Canadian Jewish Literary Award for 2016. “Vilna My Vilna” was selected in the Yiddish category. “Vilna My…

Campus & Community

National Pan-Hellenic Council Hosts Panel with Renowned Social Justice Leaders

Friday, September 30, 2016, By Shannon Andre

On Wednesday, Oct. 5, the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) is hosting a panel discussion featuring civil rights leader, author and historian Mary Frances Berry, NAACP Chairman Roslyn McCallister Brock and social activist the Rev. Osagyefo Uhuru Sekou. The panel begins…

Business & Economy

Student Entrepreneur Organization Shines Light on Niche Societies

Thursday, September 29, 2016, By Keith Kobland

A student entrepreneurial venture has helped to shine light and bring electricity to places far from home. The Thrive Project has already done this in Nepal, and hopes to copy its efforts elsewhere.

Campus & Community

Staff Member Helps Families in Wake of Natural Disasters as FEMA Reservist

Tuesday, September 27, 2016, By Kathleen Haley

When disastrous flooding hit Louisiana in August, most people around the nation could only watch the events of the devastation unfold on the news. Daniel Welker was glad to be called to action to help those in need.

Campus & Community

University Council on Diversity and Inclusion Members Announced

Monday, September 26, 2016, By News Staff

New University-wide council among 18 short-term recommendations made by the Chancellor’s Workgroup on Diversity and Inclusion At the recommendation of the Chancellor’s Workgroup on Diversity and Inclusion, Chancellor Kent Syverud today announced the creation of a new University-wide Council on…

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Information Sessions to Brief University Community on Middle States Reaccreditation Process

Friday, September 23, 2016, By Carol Boll

The Steering Committee guiding the University’s effort to secure reaccreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education has scheduled two information sessions for the campus community on Friday, Oct. 7. The sessions will serve to brief interested students, faculty…

Campus & Community

‘Cuse Cast for Week of Sept. 19

Tuesday, September 20, 2016, By Keith Kobland

Jamie Weiss ’17 handles this week’s ‘Cuse Cast, with details on the new Falk College kitchens, the Campus Framework community forum and iSchool faculty, students and staff watching history in the making.