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Arts & Culture

NEH Grant Awarded to Romita Ray to Convene Leading Scholars for an International Research Workshop and Symposium

Wednesday, September 15, 2021, By Dan Bernardi

Growing up in Calcutta (now Kolkata) in eastern India, Romita Ray developed a deep appreciation for the iconic Victoria Memorial Hall (VMH) and its exquisite collection of art and 64 acres of gardens. The urban landmark is the most visited…

Veterans

Orange Door Program Helps Student Veterans Connect With Resources, On-Campus Support

Wednesday, September 15, 2021, By Brandon Dyer

Student veterans looking for transition support can connect to resources through the Orange Door program. These doors, identified on campus with an Orange Door hanger, are the offices of faculty and staff who have volunteered to be student veteran liaisons…

Media Tip Sheets

Authoritarians Have Figured Out Social Media

Tuesday, September 14, 2021, By Lily Datz

This week, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro temporarily banned social media companies from removing content, which is seen as one of the most drastic steps by a democratically elected leader to control what can be said on the internet. Also, this…

Arts & Culture

Sue and Leon Genet Gallery Features ‘Mary McFadden: American Fashion Designer’

Tuesday, September 14, 2021, By News Staff

A new exhibition at Syracuse University’s Sue and Leon Genet Gallery at the School of Design features distinctive garments that reflect an avid study of ancient and ethnic cultures. “Mary McFadden: American Fashion Designer” showcases the work of a “design…

Campus & Community

Get Ready for Fall Career Week

Tuesday, September 14, 2021, By News Staff

All students, regardless of class year and major, are invited to prepare and register for Fall 2021 Virtual Career Week events. Following last year’s inaugural Virtual Career Week, Syracuse University Career Services alongside career colleagues at the schools and colleges…

Campus & Community

Thursday Morning Roundtable’s 56th Season Promises Mix of Virtual and In-Person Forums  

Tuesday, September 14, 2021, By Matt Michael

The need to know more about the issues impacting our community has never been more essential, and neither has Thursday Morning Roundtable (TMR). TMR is a weekly public forum hosted by Syracuse University’s Office of Community Engagement that features prominent…

USA Today

MyHealthyAmerian.org Creating Mask Exemption Cards For Americans

Tuesday, September 14, 2021, By Sophie Gomprecht

Peter Blanck, University Professor and chairman of the Burton Blatt Institute, was quoted in the USA Today article “Fact check: Card falsely claims to grant mask and vaccine exemptions.” Since the pandemic began, there have been many individuals who believe…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University to Award Two Honorary Degrees at Class of 2020 Commencement

Tuesday, September 14, 2021, By News Staff

Two exemplary individuals­­—Daniel A. D’Aniello, a global business icon and leading philanthropist, and Kevin Richardson, an advocate for criminal justice reform and inspirational speaker—will be recognized with honorary degrees during Commencement 2020, being celebrated on Sept. 19, 2021. D’Aniello, co-founder…

Arts & Culture

University Human Rights Film Festival to Be Held Virtually Sept. 23–25

Monday, September 13, 2021, By News Staff

The 19th annual Syracuse University Human Rights Film Festival, slated for Set. 23–25, will be held virtually this year. The event is co-sponsored by the Syracuse University Humanities Center and the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, and is part…

Arts & Culture

La Casita’s New Exhibition Celebrates Decade of Cultural Engagement in CNY

Monday, September 13, 2021, By Dan Bernardi

Hands-on learning and cultural exchange are the hallmarks of learning in the College of Arts and Sciences. One of the best-known examples of this is La Casita Cultural Center, where for the past decade students from the college and across…