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David Yaffe

Assistant Professor of Humanities
Campus & Community

University Presents Record-Breaking Amount to United Way from Employee Fundraising Campaign

Friday, February 24, 2017, By News Staff

During halftime at Wednesday night’s men’s basketball game, Syracuse University presented the United Way with a record-breaking dollar amount—$240,000—raised through its annual employee fundraising campaign. Just prior to the check presentation, United Way President Frank Lazarski was also recognized by…

Arts & Culture

George Saunders’ First Novel, ‘Lincoln in the Bardo,’ Debuts at No. 1 on New York Times Bestseller List

Friday, February 24, 2017, By Kevin Morrow

For an author, you are truly in an enviable position when fans and book critics alike anxiously await your next creation. So it is for College of Arts and Sciences’ English professor George Saunders. Especially now, with the publication of…

STEM

Syracuse Physicist to Discuss Black Holes April 8

Tuesday, February 21, 2017, By Rob Enslin

The intriguing and fascinating world of black holes is the subject of a lecture by nuclear physicist Paul Souder, benefiting the Southern Cayuga Planetarium and Observatory in Aurora, New York. Souder, a professor of physics in the College of Arts…

Arts & Culture

Jazz Fest Founder Frank Malfitano: ‘World-Class Education’ at Syracuse in Jazz, Blues—and Life

Monday, February 20, 2017, By Sean Kirst

For more than three decades, Frank Malfitano ’72 has served as executive director and guiding force behind Jazz Fest, an event he founded in greater Syracuse. Admission is free for the annual festival, which has brought some of the greatest…

Media, Law & Policy

Gov. John Kasich to Deliver Keynote Address at Newhouse School’s Toner Prize Celebration March 27

Monday, February 20, 2017, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Ohio Gov. John R. Kasich will be the keynote speaker at the award celebration for the Toner Prize for Excellence in Political Reporting on March 27 in Washington, D.C. The Toner Prize, sponsored by the Newhouse School, honors the life…

Campus & Community

Hendricks Chapel Encourages Connection Through Courageous Conversations

Friday, February 17, 2017, By Shannon Andre

Earlier this spring, Hendricks Chapel launched Courageous Conversations, an open space for campus community members to come together to talk, build connections and promote understanding. The conversations offer a space where students, faculty and staff can engage in meaningful, helpful…

Health & Society

Faculty, Staff Invited to Register for the 10-Day Smart Fuel Challenge

Wednesday, February 15, 2017, By News Staff

The Smart Fuel Challenge is a 10-day program to reboot your eating habits. Making small changes at meals and snack time can make a big difference in helping you stay energized and feel great. The Challenge will equip you with…

Health & Society

Registration Open for Financial Wellness Webinar for Faculty and Staff

Thursday, February 9, 2017, By Cyndi Moritz

Invest 30 minutes to check-in on your financial well-being.  Join us on February 17 for a lunchtime webinar that will help you learn how to create a realistic spending plan as well as help you start to develop a savings…

Campus & Community

Stories of Orange Love

Thursday, February 9, 2017, By John Boccacino

As Valentine’s Day approaches, we’re capturing the stories of #OrangeLove. Meet six couples who found true love thanks to Syracuse University, then submit your own #OrangeLove story. Jennifer Brody ’90 and Jeffrey Kohn ’92 Brody and Kohn met on campus…