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Arts & Culture

Point of Contact to Present Annual ‘Cruel April’ Poetry Series

Friday, March 23, 2018, By Rob Enslin

Point of Contact (POC) in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) will mark National Poetry Month with its annual “Cruel April” poetry series. Every Thursday in April from 6-8 p.m., one or more visiting poets will read and discuss their…

Campus & Community

History-Making Athlete, Social Activist Kathrine Switzer ’68, G’72 to Deliver 2018 Commencement Address at Syracuse University

Friday, March 23, 2018, By Kathleen Haley

As a 20-year-old Syracuse University junior in 1967, Switzer became the first woman to officially enter and run the Boston Marathon. That life-defining day inspired her to create greater opportunities for women in sports.

Campus & Community

New Initiative Makes Downloading Safety Resources Easier

Friday, March 23, 2018, By Samarth Sharma

The Divisions of Campus Safety and Emergency Services and Enrollment and the Student Experience are piloting a new initiative to make storing all relevant campus safety information on student cell phones easier. Starting this month, students can use KeynectUp’s service…

Arts & Culture

Syracuse Stage Announces 2018/2019 Season Bursting with Dynamic Stories, Vibrant Characters

Thursday, March 22, 2018, By Joanna Penalva

Three comedies, a world premiere, a charming holiday musical and a critically acclaimed Tony Award winner for Best Play make up the 2018/2019 Syracuse Stage season. “It is a season bursting with dynamic stories and vibrant characters,” says artistic director…

Campus & Community

National Orange Day Celebrates Syracuse University’s Founding in 1870

Thursday, March 22, 2018, By John Boccacino

This year, the celebration of the University’s 148th birthday on National Orange Day, March 24, will kick off Syracuse University’s first-ever Forever Orange Week.

Campus & Community

New Guides Added to Syracuse University Guides Mobile App

Wednesday, March 21, 2018, By Rachel Friedman

Both the Identity and Community and Be Well SU Guides are available for download on the Syracuse University Guides mobile app. Each subject-matter guide offers students a one-stop shop for information. The Identity and Community Guide shares resources related to…

Media, Law & Policy

Educators Join Students in Push to Make Schools Equitable Spaces

Wednesday, March 21, 2018, By Daryl Lovell

  On March 24, students and families of March for Our Lives will take to the streets of Washington D.C. as part of a national rally and movement to address mass school shootings. Julia White, an assistant professor at Syracuse…

Campus & Community

Shadow Day Marks 20 Years of Inspiring Seymour Students

Monday, March 19, 2018, By Cyndi Moritz

Shadow Day will mark its 20th anniversary at the University on Friday, March 23, when 94 fifth-grade students from the Syracuse City School District’s Seymour Dual Language Academy visit campus for the day. The event, formerly coordinated by University College,…

Campus & Community

University College, Student Association Partner to Help Rescue Mission

Friday, March 16, 2018, By News Staff

University College and Student Association are partnering with the Rescue Mission to hold a collection drive to gather toiletry items for those in need. The campuswide initiative will take place from March 19-30 as part of SU’s Forever Orange Week….

Media, Law & Policy

Research Profile: Professor Examines State of Bail, Pretrial Detention, Reform Measures

Wednesday, March 14, 2018, By Kathleen Haley

Nine out of 10 people who are awaiting resolution of their felony criminal case in jail are being detained because they can’t afford the pre-trial bail, according to national statistics. What does that say about the U.S. criminal justice system?…