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Arts & Culture

Recent Graduate’s Films Shown at Retrospectives in Cannes and Ithaca

Thursday, May 18, 2017, By Kathleen Haley

A recent film graduate of the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) will have a retrospective of seven of her films shown on both sides of the Atlantic this weekend. The films by Ioana Turcan G’17—who created six of…

Campus & Community

As the Centennial of JFK’s Birth Nears, Recalling His Stirring Commencement Address in Syracuse

Friday, May 12, 2017, By Sean Kirst

By 1957, a young United States senator from Massachusetts named John F. Kennedy already had a long working relationship with Ted Sorensen, who served at the time as his aide and counselor. Kennedy grew into greatness as an orator, and…

Campus & Community

New Books by Syracuse Professor Examine Post-Secular Politics, Religion, Philosophy

Thursday, May 11, 2017, By Rob Enslin

Politics, religion and philosophy in the post-secular world underlie two new books by a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences. Gregg Lambert, director and principal investigator of the Central New York Humanities Corridor and Dean’s Professor of the…

Health & Society

Plastic Surgeon Larry Weinstein ’75 Restores Hope, Renews Lives in Underserved India

Thursday, May 11, 2017, By Rob Enslin

Larry Weinstein ’75 considers himself hyper-vigilant—a quality that has served him well in 30 years of practicing medicine. As a pre-med student majoring in psychology, he was keenly aware of his surroundings at all times. “Personal safety and community awareness…

Campus & Community

Bioengineering Students Deliver Custom-Built ‘Otto-Mobile’ to Jowonio School in Syracuse (Video)

Wednesday, May 10, 2017, By Alex Dunbar

Bioengineering students Katie Cooper ’17, Brendan Butcher ’17 and Zach Reers ’17 worked with the Jowonio School in Syracuse on their senior capstone design project. The students built a custom toy car that could help special needs students with mobility…

Campus & Community

Students Awarded Fulbright Opportunities Around the World

Wednesday, May 10, 2017, By Kathleen Haley

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program has awarded several Syracuse University students the opportunity to explore their research and teaching interests around the world for the 2017-18 academic year. Five students were selected to participate in the Fulbright English Teaching Assistant…

Media, Law & Policy

Press Club Award Winners Include NCC News, WAER, NewsHouse and The Stand

Wednesday, May 10, 2017, By News Staff

NCC News, The Stand, The NewsHouse and WAER student broadcasters all were among the winners announced at this year’s Syracuse Press Club Awards ceremony on Saturday at Drumlins. In total, there were 10 first place winners, plus seven second place…

Campus & Community

2017 Make Your Mark Giving Effort Kicks Off Today

Tuesday, May 9, 2017, By News Staff

As Syracuse University approaches Commencement and the end of the 2016-17 academic year, The Fund for Syracuse is kicking off its second “Make Your Mark” fundraising campaign. The goal? To add 2,500 donors by June 30, 2017. Annual gifts to…

Campus & Community

All You Need to Know About Commencement 2017

Friday, May 5, 2017, By Kathleen Haley

Cap and gown? Check. Graduation tassels? Check. Ready to celebrate your academic accomplishments at Syracuse University? Check! Here’s what you’ll need to know as you prepare for Commencement 2017. Syracuse University’s 163rd Commencement will take place Sunday, May 14, beginning…

College of Engineering and Computer Science Student Innovation Recognized at 2017 Research Day

Thursday, May 4, 2017, By Alex Dunbar

The College of Engineering and Computer Science celebrated student innovation at the annual Research Day luncheon. The focus of the recent event is on the importance of bringing research to a broad audience and presenting it in a way that…