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Campus & Community

Understanding Islam Series Presents a Comprehensive Look at Islam

Wednesday, September 26, 2018, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Understanding Islam, a seven-week series that presents a comprehensive look at Islam through lectures and discussions, begins on Tuesday, Oct. 2, with an opening welcome by Brian Konkol, dean of Hendricks Chapel. These gatherings are intended for all members of the…

STEM

Davis Named Interim Assistant Dean for Inclusive Excellence in Engineering and Computer Science

Tuesday, September 25, 2018, By Matt Wheeler

As part of the continued commitment to diversity, inclusion and student success in Syracuse University’s College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS), Karen Davis ’83, G’91 has been appointed interim assistant dean for inclusive excellence. In this new position, she will oversee…

Arts & Culture

Point of Contact Gallery Announces Opening Reception of ‘LOOK NOW: Facing Breast Cancer’

Tuesday, September 25, 2018, By News Staff

Point of Contact Gallery will host the opening reception of “Look Now: Facing Breast Cancer,” a photographic exhibition and multimedia installation, on Thursday, Oct. 11. “Look Now: Facing Breast Cancer” breaks down the barriers between the public persona of survivors…

STEM

A New Way to Count Qubits

Monday, September 24, 2018, By Rob Enslin

Researchers at Syracuse University, working with collaborators at the University of Wisconsin (UW)-Madison, have developed a new technique for measuring the state of quantum bits, or qubits, in a quantum computer.

Arts & Culture

Singer, Trumpeter Bria Skonberg to Perform, Discuss Career as Part of Setnor Residency

Monday, September 24, 2018, By Erica Blust

The College of Visual and Performing Arts’ Rose, Jules R. and Stanford S. Setnor School of Music will host New York-based Canadian singer, trumpeter and songwriter Bria Skonberg for a three-day residency Sept. 26-28, presented as part of the Setnor…

Campus & Community

College Appoints Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Friday, September 21, 2018, By Rob Enslin

The College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) reaffirms its commitment to opportunity and access with a newly created high-level appointment. Kishi Animashaun Ducre, associate professor of African American studies (AAS), is the college’s inaugural associate dean of diversity, equity and…

Campus & Community

James Haywood Rolling Jr. Appointed VPA’s Inaugural Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Friday, September 21, 2018, By Erica Blust

James Haywood Rolling Jr., dual professor of art education and teaching and leadership in the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) and the School of Education and the chair of art education, has been appointed VPA’s inaugural director of…

Media, Law & Policy

‘Activism in the Digital Age’ to Be Held Sept. 25 at Newhouse

Friday, September 21, 2018, By Wendy S. Loughlin

“Activism in the Digital Age,” the first in a series of three seminars exploring how social media is influencing the current political climate in the United States, will be held Tuesday, Sept. 25, at 6 p.m. in the Joyce Hergenhan…

Campus & Community

ABC’s Dan Harris to Speak at Be Well SU Expo Sept. 30 About His Mindfulness Journey

Friday, September 21, 2018, By Shannon Andre

The first-ever Be Well Expo, scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 30, in the Dome, will feature ABC News anchor and author Dan Harris as keynote speaker. Following Harris’ talk, there will be a wellness expo on the Dome floor that will…

STEM

Experts from 33 Countries Convene in Syracuse for the 7th International Building Physics Conference

Thursday, September 20, 2018, By Kerrie Marshall

Experts on the science and engineering of buildings and urban environments will convene in Syracuse Sept. 23-26 for the 7th International Building Physics Conference (IBPC). More than 300 attendees from 33 countries will gather to present original research and findings,…