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Media, Law & Policy

University Lectures Hosts Political Commentator Joy-Ann Reid

Thursday, March 29, 2018, By Kevin Morrow

The University Lectures series is hosting Joy-Ann Reid, host of MSNBC’s “AM Joy” and columnist for The Daily Beast, on Tuesday, April 3, at 7:30 p.m. in Syracuse University’s Hendricks Chapel. Reid will be engaged in an on-stage conversation with…

Campus & Community

Chancellor Syverud Addresses March 28 University Senate Meeting

Thursday, March 29, 2018, By News Staff

During the University Senate’s March 28 meeting, Chancellor Kent Syverud spoke about this year’s Commencement speaker, the University’s relationship with SUNY ESF and the upcoming disability services audit. Chancellor Syverud also addressed the matter of rankings and the renovation of…

Health & Society

Shaming into Brown

Wednesday, March 28, 2018, By Rob Enslin

The legacy of the late Oscar Zeta Acosta is experiencing something of a resurgence, owing to the success of the 2017 documentary “The Rise and Fall of ‘Brown Buffalo.’” The stout, pugnacious attorney—the real life model for Dr. Gonzo in…

Campus & Community

Office of Research Names Director of Proposal Support Services

Wednesday, March 28, 2018, By News Staff

The Office of Research has appointed Christina Leigh (Deitz) Docteur to serve as the director of proposal support services. This new role will uphold Syracuse University’s research mission and build on the University’s Carnegie ranking as an R1 research university…

Campus & Community

Five Students Awarded Foundations Scholarship for Spring 2018

Wednesday, March 28, 2018, By Rachel Friedman

Foundations is a workshop series that introduces Syracuse University students to essential life-skills. It is a collaborative effort between many Syracuse University departments and schools, including Career Services, the Office of Financial Literacy, Athletics, the Office of Health Promotion and…

Arts & Culture

SUArt Galleries Announces Acquisition of Major Work by Contemporary Artist Carrie Mae Weems

Wednesday, March 28, 2018, By Cyndi Moritz

The Syracuse University Art Galleries has announced its acquisition of several important works by internationally acclaimed artist Carrie Mae Weems.  These works, “People of a Darker Hue” (2016), “All the Boys (Blocked 1)” and “All the Boys (Blocked 2)” (2016),…

Media, Law & Policy

Census Immigration Question: Short-Sighted, Anti-Democratic Tactic

Tuesday, March 27, 2018, By Daryl Lovell

The state of California is pursuing legal action in response to the Trump administration’s decision to add a question about citizenship to the 2020 census. The state’s attorney general and secretary of state call the move “anti-immigrant.” Elizabeth Cohen is…

STEM

Huang and Wu Take Best Paper Award at 2018 iConference

Monday, March 26, 2018, By J.D. Ross

A research paper authored by School of Information Studies (iSchool) faculty member Yun Huang and doctoral student Qunfang Wu took top honors among academic awards presented at the annual iConference, held in Sheffield, U.K., this week. Huang and Wu were named winners of the Lee Dirks…

Media, Law & Policy

Before Rolling Back Tailpipe Standards – Consider Gas Tax, Air Quality

Monday, March 26, 2018, By Daryl Lovell

The Environmental Protection Agency will decide by April 1 if future vehicle emissions standards should be eased – a decision long advocated for by the automotive industry. Charles Driscoll, a professor at Syracuse University’s College of Civil Engineering and Computer…

STEM

Slepecky Lecture, Award Ceremony to Take Place April 4

Monday, March 26, 2018, By Cyndi Moritz

The Norma Slepecky Memorial Lecture and Undergraduate Research Prize Award Ceremony will take place Wednesday, April 4, at 2:45 p.m. in 304 Schine Student Center. This is a change from the previously announced starting time of 3 p.m. The event…