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Philanthropic Spirit that Never Loses Sight of the Goal

Wednesday, October 14, 2020, By Eileen Korey

Brett Jefferson ’88 likes to cite the book titled “David and Goliath” by Malcolm Gladwell, when reflecting on life’s challenges that confronted him as a boy. The book explores the power of the underdog and the role of adversity in…

Campus & Community

Deadline Extended to Select Teaching Modality for Spring 2021

Wednesday, October 14, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Faculty, Chairs and Deans: While the overall intent and goals of the guidelines provided on Sept. 29 are sound, I am learning that in response to that communication, faculty have concerns about a potential need to disclose personal details…

Campus & Community

Take Precautions, Stay in Central New York and Be Smart!

Thursday, October 8, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students: The upcoming weekend is a “fork in the road” moment for our university and, more specifically, our ability to continue residential instruction. As shared with you multiple times over the last several days, the uptick in COVID-19 cases…

Campus & Community

‘At Home with Warren Kimble’ Audio Production Available from ‘Sound Beat’

Thursday, October 8, 2020, By Cristina Hatem

Syracuse University Libraries’ “Sound Beat: Access Audio” produced a casual but sophisticated audio documentary featuring Warren Kimble ’57 (College of Visual and Performing Arts), America’s “best-known living folk artist.” The audio documentary was released for free access via the “Sound Beat:…

Media, Law & Policy

College of Law Advocacy Program Ranked No. 7 Nationally in Trial Competition Performance

Thursday, October 8, 2020, By Robert Conrad

Based on the performance of students in 2019-20 advocacy trial competitions, Syracuse University’s College of Law has risen to No. 7 in the nation in the Fordham University School of Law Trial Competition Performance Rankings, tied with Pacific McGeorge School…

Campus & Community

Sarah Workman’s Role Helps Humanities Professors Across Campus

Thursday, October 8, 2020, By Brandon Dyer

As assistant director for proposal development, Sarah Workman applies her academic background to help Syracuse University humanities faculty develop research proposals and find funding and support to make their ideas a reality. Workman, whose position is shared between the Office…

Campus & Community

Jewish Students Celebrate ‘Sweet’ High Holidays on Campus

Thursday, October 8, 2020, By News Staff

Jewish New Year, a celebration typically celebrated at home with sweets and family, was an uplifting on-campus experience for Jewish students this year. Syracuse Hillel and Chabad House at Syracuse University celebrated and observed Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkot…

Campus & Community

Interfaith Dialogue Dinner Series Returns in Fall 2020 with Virtual Conversations

Thursday, October 8, 2020, By Delaney Van Wey

The University’s ongoing Interfaith Dialogue Dinner Series, “Common and Diverse Ground: Raising Consciousnesses by Acknowledging the ‘Hidden’ Things that Divide Us,” is returning in a virtual format for the Fall 2020 semester. Over the past five years, the series has…

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Whitney Phillips interviewed on “News Not Noise”

Wednesday, October 7, 2020, By Lily Datz

Whitney Phillips, assistant professor of communication and rhetorical studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, was interviewed on the “News Not Noise” program on Instagram. Facebook recently announced that QAnon will be banned across all platforms; however, many…

Arts & Culture

Light Work Announces 2021 Remote Artist-in-Residence Program

Wednesday, October 7, 2020, By Cjala Surratt

Each year, Light Work supports at least a dozen emerging and underrepresented artists working in photography and related media with month-long residencies and a total of over $60,000 in support. In addition to being awarded an unrestricted stipend of $5,000,…