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Schools, Colleges Announce Speakers for 2015 Convocations
From men and women who have achieved outstanding careers in their fields to prominent faculty members to some of the most accomplished students, all of Syracuse University’s schools and colleges have named speakers for their Convocation ceremonies. The Convocations will…
University Scholars Honored at Reception
The 12 graduating seniors who were named 2015 University Scholars took part in a reception Wednesday, April 29, at the Chancellor’s house, hosted by Chancellor Kent Syverud and Dr. Ruth Chen. During the event, the scholars received special medallions to…
Five to Receive Honorary Degrees at 161st Commencement
A renowned sportscaster, a civic leader, a New York Times best-selling writer, a pre-eminent scholar of education, and a distinguished attorney and Chairman of the Syracuse University Board of Trustees will be awarded honorary degrees by Syracuse University for their impact in their fields and in the world.
Arts and Sciences Professors to Receive Graduate Teaching Awards
Lois Agnew and Horace Campbell, professors in the College of Arts and Sciences, are being recognized for their exceptional work with graduate students. Associate professor and chair of the Writing Program, Agnew is the recipient of the 2015 William Wasserstrom…
Tens Tons of Love Charity Drive in Need of Donations, Volunteers
The annual Ten Tons of Love charity drive began on April 23 and continues through May 15. The drive, which collected more than 50 tons of usable clothing and household items last year, provides more than 3,000 families in the…
Send Silence Packing Offers Hope, Brings Awareness to Mental Health
The 1,100 backpacks distributed around the Quad were part of an exhibition to represent the number of college students nationwide who commit suicide every year.
Hinchman, Chandler-Olcott named co-editors of Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy
The International Literacy Association (ILA) has announced the appointment of Kelly Chandler-Olcott and Kathleen A. Hinchman as new co-editors of The Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy (JAAL), the leading peer-reviewed journal for educators of literacy learners ages 12 and…
Award-Winning Poet and Memoirist Mary Karr to Give 2015 Commencement Address
Karr will also be awarded an honorary degree, a Doctor of Humane Letters, at the 161st Commencement exercises.
Professor Reconsiders Role of Native Americans in U.S. History
The role of Indigenous peoples in American history is being reconsidered in a new book, co-edited and co-authored by a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences. “Why You Can’t Teach United States History Without American Indians” (University of…
Carver Reading Series Concludes with Poet Ishion Hutchinson April 22
The Raymond Carver Reading Series in the College of Arts and Sciences concludes with a visit by Ishion Hutchinson. On Wednesday, April 22, the award-winning poet will participate in an audience Q&A session at 3:45 p.m., followed by a reading…