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Media, Law & Policy

With Help from a College of Law Student, New York’s ‘Dyslexia Bill’ Is Signed Into Law

Thursday, August 31, 2017, By Martin Walls

Before she enrolled at the College of Law, Ptahra Jeppe, at just 24 years old, was hired by New York State Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon (NY-52) as her chief of staff. And despite her youth, Jeppe achieved something that…

Business & Economy

‘Empowering the Startup Dream’: Workshop on Global Entrepreneurship

Wednesday, August 30, 2017, By Pamela Whiteley McLaughlin

The Blackstone LaunchPad at Syracuse University has teamed up with a number of campus and community partners to present “Empowering the Startup Dream,” a half-day workshop focused on international student entrepreneurship. The event will take place on Friday, Sept. 8,…

Media, Law & Policy

Syracuse Law Honors Awards 2017 to Recognize Distinguished Alumni

Wednesday, August 30, 2017, By News Staff

On Oct. 20, Syracuse University College of Law will honor five distinguished alumni with the prestigious Syracuse Law Honors Award. Established in 2015 and presented by the Syracuse University Law Alumni Association (SULAA), the Syracuse Law Honors Awards is conferred…

Media, Law & Policy

Alumna Sees ‘Story within the Story’ at Trump Press Conference Following Charlottesville

Wednesday, August 30, 2017, By News Staff

As President Donald J. Trump blamed “both sides” for the deadly violence at a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, recently, his words had the internet talking—and so did a photo. The image showed President Trump’s chief of staff, Gen….

Arts & Culture

Point of Contact Gallery Presents ‘Aleph’ by Pedro Roth

Wednesday, August 30, 2017, By Cyndi Moritz

The exhibition “Aleph” by artist Pedro Roth is on view at Point of Contact Gallery, 350 W. Fayette St., Syracuse, through Oct. 6. An artist talk and guided tour will take place Thursday, Sept. 28, at 5 p.m. A reception will…

Campus & Community

Fall Student Involvement Fair Will Be Wednesday, Sept. 6

Wednesday, August 30, 2017, By Rachel Friedman

On Wednesday, Sept. 6, the Office of Student Activities will host the annual Student Involvement Fair on the Quad from 11:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. Students of all years will have the opportunity to kick-start or continue their involvement on…

Arts & Culture

School of Art Graduate Student Receives $15,000 Emerging Artists Grant

Wednesday, August 30, 2017, By Erica Blust

Tong Zhang G’18, a studio arts graduate student in the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ School of Art, was awarded a $15,000 grant by the Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The grant is one of the most…

LocalSYR

Physics Professor Eric Schiff Takes on State Fair Games

Wednesday, August 30, 2017, By Sawyer Kamman

While many play the Midways Games of the State Fair for fun and prizes, Syracuse University College of Arts and Sciences Physics Professor Eric Schiff sees them as a learning opportunity- and a way to find an easier win, he…

Arts & Culture

Syracuse One of Playbill’s 10 Most Represented Colleges on Broadway

Wednesday, August 30, 2017, By Erica Blust

Playbill has ranked Syracuse University on its list of the “10 Most Represented Colleges on Broadway in the 2017-18 Season.” Syracuse tied for the no. 8 spot. Syracuse alumni included in the listing are Lauren Blackman ’02 (“Anastasia”), Sharone Sayegh…

Campus & Community

College Students Pay Just $1 Daily Admission for Remainder of State Fair, Free Transportation Provided by SU

Wednesday, August 30, 2017, By News Staff

In recognition of New York State’s world-class colleges and universities, the State Fair will offer college students $1 admission with a valid school identification beginning Wednesday and running through Labor Day. The promotion is one of four Special Fair Days…