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Judy Smith: ‘The Real Olivia Pope’
The National Association of Black Journalists, Syracuse University Chapter (NABJ-SU), is hosting “The Real Olivia Pope,” featuring author, television producer and celebrity crisis manager Judy Smith, at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications on Monday, Nov. 18, at 6:30…
DesignIntelligence Ranks VPA Design Programs among Top 10
Two undergraduate programs in the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ (VPA) Department of Design have been ranked among the top 10 in the nation in the 2014 DesignIntelligence report “America’s Best Architecture & Design Schools.” DesignIntelligence is the Design…
Discussion Series Focuses on Youth and Gang Education
The discussion series Elephant in the Room and Supreme Life Givers, an organization that is involved in youth education, will present the discussion series, “Youth, Gangs and Family Structure,” on Thursday, Nov. 14, at 3 p.m. at the Southwest Community…
The Warehouse to be Named in Honor of Chancellor Nancy Cantor
Syracuse University Board of Trustees Chairman Richard L. Thompson G’67 announced last night that The Warehouse—SU’s academic and community facility in downtown Syracuse—will be formally named the “The Nancy Cantor Warehouse” in her honor.
Five Join Near Westside Initiative Board of Directors
The Near Westside Initiative (NWSI), housed in Syracuse University’s Office of Community Engagement and Economic Development, has announced five new members of its board of directors. They are Sharon L. Contreras, superintendent of the Syracuse City School District (SCSD); Robert…
Raising Money, One Pat on the Head at a Time
A United Way fundraiser held by the School of Information Studiesl provided students with a unique way to beat the stress of coursework, simply by spending a few minutes with man’s best friend. It’s called “Pet a Pup,” and it…
Brian Friel Tackles British/Irish Conflict in ‘Translations’
In “Translations,” a group of students at a hedge school in 1833 Ireland are greeted by two British Army engineers who intend to map their town and change its place names from Gaelic to English. What ensue are the trials…
SU Chemist Gets ‘Best Idea Grant’
Top-notch ideas drive today’s knowledge-based world. James Hougland has one, and he has been awarded a “Best Idea Grant (BIG)” from the Foundation for Prader-Willi Research (FPWR) to support his research. Hougland, an assistant professor of chemistry in The College…
Hudson Mohawke, Cashmere Cat to Perform in Schine Underground
Ross Birchard, known by his stage name, Hudson Mohawke, is scheduled to perform a DJ set on Wednesday, Dec. 4, in Schine Underground. The Bandersnatch Series performance will begin at 8 p.m. and doors will open at 7:30 p.m. Electronic…
Zippy Start for Phase Two of Connective Corridor Project
Great sights and smells helped usher in the next phase of the Connective Corridor project. A thrilling zip line ride, coupled with some tasty fare from local food truck vendors, was part of the first festival ever to be held…