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Sudanese ‘Lost Boy’ John Dau ‘11 to Give Author Reading Nov. 19
An internationally renowned human rights activist and member of the “Lost Boys of Sudan” is giving an author reading at the University. John Dau ’11 will headline the Writing Program’s Nonfiction Reading Series on Thursday, Nov. 19, at 3:30 p.m….
Greek Leaders Take Stand Against Sexual Assault
“Even if you’re initiating a conversation, just one, then that’s one more conversation than was happening earlier,” says Tristan Ruzic, president of the Syracuse University Panhellenic Council. “If you can just prevent one more person from becoming a statistic, you’ve…
Delmas Foundation Awards University Libraries Grant for Faculty Fellows Program
The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation has awarded Syracuse University Libraries an $18,000 grant to support a pilot faculty fellows program in the Special Collections Research Center (SCRC). The goal of the program is to support faculty in developing courses that…
Syracuse Stage Honored for Excellence in Accessibility Programing
Syracuse Stage has been selected to receive the Mattie Letham Community Leadership Excellence Award from Aurora of Central New York for excellence in accessibility programming. This award is given to organizations that make outstanding contributions toward promoting independence and opportunity…
Syracuse Stage Starts Off Holiday Season with High Flying Family Musical ‘Peter Pan’
Journey to Neverland in the high-flying family musical “Peter Pan” this holiday season at Syracuse Stage. “All children, except one, grow up.” So begins the magical adventure that has been delighting youngsters (and oldsters) for more than 100 years. With…
Board of Trustees Selects Two New Members: Patrick Ahearn, Michael Tirico
Syracuse University is pleased to announce the election of two new members to the University’s Board of Trustees, Patrick J. Ahearn G’73 and Michael T. Tirico ’88. Ahearn and Tirico were elected at the Board’s November meeting. “We are excited…
Holiday Sharing Program Expands
The Syracuse University employee Holiday Sharing Program is partnering with PEACE Inc. and the Salvation Army to make the season brighter for local families. University departments and groups are invited to register now to participate in the program, which provides…
La Casita, Smithsonian Team up for ‘Latinos and Baseball’ Initiative
La Casita Cultural Center has been selected to participate in “Latinos and Baseball: In the Barrios and the Big Leagues,” a national community collecting initiative at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History, in collaboration with the Smithsonian Latino Center.
Newhouse Honors 50 Alumni at ’50Forward’ Gala in New York City
The S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications last week honored 50 accomplished alumni at “50Forward,” a gala event in New York City observing 50 years of the Newhouse School and celebrating the strength of the school as it moves into…
A Natural Curiosity: Biology Professor Demystifies Science for Students
Professor of Biology Scott Pitnick has an infectious enthusiasm for biology. “I was always obsessed with animal behavior and insects,” he explains. His long-standing love for life science has led to a soon-to-be-published paper with 19 undergraduate coauthors, as well…