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The Story Behind Iconic Image from Aftermath of Pan Am Flight 103
When Catherine Crossland returned to campus in January 1989 for the second half of her sophomore year at Syracuse University, a friend gave her a newspaper he bought while studying abroad the previous semester. The paper was from South Africa. It had Crossland’s photo on the front page.
Light Work to Exhibit ‘Newspaper Rock’
Light Work has announced the exhibition “Newspaper Rock,” featuring the work of Aspen Mays. The exhibition will run Jan. 16-March 6. An opening reception will take place Thursday, Jan. 30, from 5-7 p.m., with a gallery talk at 6 p.m….
Filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami Named VPA’s Alpert Visiting Artist
The College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) has named independent filmmaker and celebrated director Abbas Kiarostami as its 2014 Sandra Kahn Alpert Visiting Artist. Kiarostami will be at Syracuse University Jan. 27-Feb. 7 to conduct a workshop with VPA…
Opening Doors, Opening Minds
College of Law students are also opening some eyes, and hope their efforts will strengthen rights for people of all abilities. This video explains how. Open Doors Project at SU College of Law from Syracuse University News on Vimeo. Here…
College of Arts and Sciences’ George Langford Announces Plans to Step Down as Dean
Syracuse University’s Dean of The College of Arts and Sciences, George M. Langford, today announced that he will complete his term as dean on June 30, 2014. Appointed dean in 2008, Langford plans to return to full-time teaching, research and…
Jerry P. Ross Named Registrar
Jerry P. Ross has been appointed registrar for Syracuse University. The announcement was made today by Don Saleh, vice president for enrollment management. “I’m grateful to the committee for their hard work and thorough consideration during an expansive national search,”…
Connective Corridor Featured at Greenbuild
The Connective Corridor was featured at Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, held Nov. 20-22 in Philadelphia, as a civic engagement model for sustainable initiatives. Connective Corridor partners were selected to present an education session on the project for other communities from around the globe.
Syracuse Commits to Attainment Goal, Joins National Partnership
On Wednesday, Lumina Foundation announced that Syracuse will be among the first 20 cities in America to partner with the organization in an effort to mobilize around the importance of increasing the number of Syracuse residents who go to college….
Bringing Sustainable Initiatives to the Caribbean
In Kiven Pierre’s home country of Guyana, cheap electricity is a valuable commodity. He hopes to change that with two new award-winning businesses that are making the most of sustainable options.
Three SU Staff Members Named to 40 Under FORTY
Three members of the Syracuse University community were named among Syracuse’s 40 under FORTY for 2013. The annual award, presented this year at a Nov. 20 luncheon at the Oncenter in downtown Syracuse, recognizes 40 ambitious, civic-minded individuals under the…