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South African Poet, Activist Diana Ferrus to Lecture Sept. 29

Friday, September 19, 2014, By News Staff

The Democratizing Knowledge (DK) Project at Syracuse University will host Diana Ferrus, internationally renowned poet and storyteller, who will deliver a performance lecture entitled “From Broken Bones to Healing Hearts: My Journey with Sarah Baartman” at Peter Graham Scholarly Commons…

Philosopher to Deliver Anbar Lectures at Syracuse University, Temple Adath Yeshurun

Thursday, September 18, 2014, By Sarah Scalese

Thomas Hurka, the Chancellor Henry N.R. Jackman Distinguished Professor of Philosophical Studies at the University of Toronto, will deliver the seventh annual Anbar Family Lecture at Syracuse University and Temple Adath Yeshurun. Hurka’s Syracuse lecture, “More Seriously Wrong,” is Monday,…

Point of Contact Gallery Hosting ‘Materiality and Poetry, the Visual and the Verbal’

Thursday, September 18, 2014, By News Staff

Point of Contact Gallery is hosting a panel discussion, “Materiality and Poetry, the Visual and the Verbal,” on Thursday, Oct. 2, at 6 p.m. The conversation will concern the poetic influence behind the current exhibition “Last” by Dorene Quinn. Chilean…

University Community Mourns Passing of Professor Emerita Sari Knopp Biklen

Thursday, September 18, 2014, By Jennifer Russo

Sari Knopp Biklen, professor emerita of cultural foundations of education and women’s studies, passed away on Sept. 16. “I know that I speak for all of her colleagues in expressing deep sadness over Sari’s passing,” says Eric F. Spina, Syracuse…

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National Cancer Institute Presentation

Wednesday, September 17, 2014, By News Staff

“Advancing Convergence and Innovation in Cancer Research: National Cancer Institute Center for Strategic Scientific Initiatives” is the title of this presentation for the SU community and the public. URL: http://eng-cs.syr.edu/our-departments/biomedical-and-chemical-engineering/department-news/ Contact: Jesse Bond Biomedical and Chemical Engineering 315-443-2550 jqbond@syr.edu

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Azerbaijan and Current Developments in the Caspian Region

Wednesday, September 17, 2014, By News Staff

Nasimi Aghayev, the consul general of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Los Angeles, will give a lecture entitled “Azerbaijan and Current Developments in the Caspian Region.” The lecture will be on Sept. 25 at 5 p.m. in Maxwell Auditorium. The…

Professor Has ‘Final Word’ on Forensic Linguistics

Wednesday, September 17, 2014, By Rob Enslin

Tej Bhatia is not exactly the cloak-and-dagger type, but, if pressed to explain himself, the affable, slightly built professor, with a mop of brown hair and thick mustache, is proof that appearances are deceiving. Which is probably a good thing,…

Acclaimed Mezzo-Soprano Stephanie Blythe Presents Concert Sept. 24

Wednesday, September 17, 2014, By Cyndi Moritz

Mezzo-soprano Stephanie Blythe, one of the most critically acclaimed artists of her generation, will perform on Wednesday, Sept. 24, at 8 p.m. in the Rose and Jules R. Setnor Auditorium in Crouse College. The concert is free and open to…

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MySlice, PeopleSoft Human Resources/Student Administration Unavailable Weekend of Sept. 26

Wednesday, September 17, 2014, By News Staff

Starting at 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, the PeopleSoft Human Resources/Student Administration (HRSA) system and MySlice will be unavailable so that maintenance and upgrades can be performed. It is expected that this work will be completed by 5 p.m. Sunday,…

Style Lottery Makes Fashion Sense

Tuesday, September 16, 2014, By Kathleen Haley

Timi Komonibo G’15 has been organizing clothing swaps for several years—events in which participants bring gently used garments to trade. It’s a fun, social experience, but the value in the Style Lottery comes in many layers for Komonibo.