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Campus & Community

Syracuse Symposium to Continue ‘Belonging’ Theme with Flurry of Events Nov. 3-9

Wednesday, November 1, 2017, By Rob Enslin

Syracuse Symposium continues its yearlong survey of “Belonging” with a quartet of multidisciplinary events. On Friday, Nov. 3, Tim Brookes, founder of the Endangered Alphabets Project, will address “Where Have All the Alphabets Gone? Disappearing Traditional Writing Systems and the Worldwide Loss of…

STEM

NYSSTLC Helps Write ModoScript’s Next Chapter

Tuesday, October 31, 2017, By Martin Walls

Not every entrepreneur’s prescription for success is exactly the same, but there are often many ingredients in common: a novel idea, a vision of success, hard yards, a dash of luck and a carefully cultivated network of advisors, mentors, investors…

STEM

Meredith Symposium to Showcase Undergraduate Science Research Nov. 4

Monday, October 30, 2017, By Rob Enslin

Undergraduate research will be on display at a daylong science symposium in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S). On Saturday, Nov. 4, A&S will host the Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Symposium in the Chemical and Biological Sciences from 9…

Arts & Culture

University Lectures Welcomes Historian and ‘The Secret History of Wonder Woman’ Author Jill Lepore

Monday, October 30, 2017, By Kevin Morrow

Accomplished author, Harvard historian and The New Yorker staff writer Jill Lepore concludes the fall portion of the 2017-18 University Lectures season on Thursday, Nov. 9, at 7:30 p.m. in Hendricks Chapel. Lepore has been in the news frequently over…

Campus & Community

‘Syracuse University Impact: Central to Central New York’ Report Released, Details University’s $1.1 Billion Impact on Local Economy, Communities

Monday, October 30, 2017, By News Staff

Beyond the economic impact and job creation fueled by the University’s general operations, Syracuse University students, staff and faculty invest countless hours of intellectual capital and engagement to support community organizations, touch lives and expand opportunities for the residents of Central New York.

Media, Law & Policy

Media Advertising and Profitability in the Age of Fake News

Friday, October 27, 2017, By Sawyer Kamman

Associate professor Ed Russell spent 25 years in the advertising business working for some of the largest and best known firms in the world before joining the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications faculty. Russell sees new ad campaigns by CNN, The…

Arts & Culture

University Union to Host ‘The Room’ Screening and ‘Recess X The Disaster Artist Competition’

Friday, October 27, 2017, By News Staff

University Union has announced that Syracuse University has been selected by Recess Digital Inc. in partnership with A24 Films to participate in the “Recess x The Disaster Artist Contest.” As part of that promotion, University Union will host a free screening of…

Campus & Community

Alumni Association Plans Basketball Tailgates

Thursday, October 26, 2017, By John Boccacino

The Syracuse University Alumni Association (SUAA) will once again host a series of men’s and women’s basketball pre-game tailgates during the 2017-18 season. Alumni, friends of SU and guests are invited to enjoy delicious tailgate food and drinks with fellow ’Cuse…

Arts & Culture

VPA’s Ralph Zito Receives Juilliard School’s President’s Medal

Thursday, October 26, 2017, By Erica Blust

Ralph Zito, professor and chair of the Department of Drama in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, received the Juilliard School’s President’s Medal at the 50th anniversary celebration of Julliard’s Drama Division on Oct. 9. Zito, an alumnus of…

Campus & Community

Phyllis Backer Foundation Establishes Named Professorship in Jewish Studies

Thursday, October 26, 2017, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

A major gift from The Phyllis Backer Foundation will enhance the depth and breadth of modern Jewish studies at Syracuse University. The Foundation has made a $1.5 million gift to establish The Phyllis Backer Professor of Jewish Studies in the…