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Two Associated with University to Receive National Medals of Arts
Tobias “Toby” Wolff, a pre-eminent short story writer and memoirist, as well as a former English professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, and internationally acclaimed theater artist Ping Chong, who wrote and directed two Syracuse Stage world premieres,…
Bea González Honored by New York State Comptroller’s Office
Bea González, dean of University College and special assistant to Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud, was honored on Sept. 2, at the New York State Fair breakfast reception, an annual event hosted by New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. The event…
Point of Contact Celebrates 40 Years
The program will include an exhibition of its permanent contemporary art collection and the publication of an art book to catalog its art collection.
Dean Steinberg Meets with Republic of China President
On Aug. 25, James B. Steinberg, dean of the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, provided the keynote address for the 2015 Republic of China (Taiwan)-US-Japan Trilateral Security Dialogue in Taipei. Steinberg spoke on shared trilateral security interests in…
School of Education Announces New Faculty Appointments
The School of Education has appointed five new faculty members, who officially began their new positions in August: Michael Gill (disability studies), Eunjung Kim (cultural foundations of education), David Knapp (music education), Tumay Tunur (exercise science) and Julia White (inclusive…
La Casita Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
“Béisbol” is the theme of the “Balcón Criollo,” an annual fall program at La Casita, marking the rich history and culture of Hispanic communities throughout Central New York.
Associate Provost LaVonda Reed Tapped to Head Search for New College of Law Dean
Syracuse University Interim Vice Chancellor and Provost Liz Liddy has selected LaVonda Reed to chair the search for a new dean of the College of Law. Reed, a member of the College of Law faculty since 2006, has served as…
NSF Funds Position to Realize Potential of University’s Cyberinfrastructure
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded Syracuse University $396,098 to fund a full-time campus cyberinfrastructure engineer (CIE) position for two years. The engineer will provide technical expertise and leadership to realize the potential of existing University cyberinfrastructure investments and…
Syracuse Hosts International Philosophy Conference Sept. 18-20
One of the world’s leading political philosophy conferences is coming to the College of Arts and Sciences. The third annual Workshop for Oxford Studies in Political Philosophy will take place on Sept. 18-20 in the Kilian Room (500) of the…
Former Dean of University College Frank E. Funk Dies
Frank E. Funk (1923-2015), former dean of University College, died on Friday, Aug. 21. He was 92. Funk’s career began at Syracuse University in 1943 as a young recruit for the war effort. A World War II veteran, educator and…