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Larry Wilmore of ‘The Daily Show’ to Visit Newhouse School Feb. 12
Comedian/writer/producer Larry Wilmore, “senior black correspondent” for the Emmy Award-winning “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart,” will visit the Newhouse School on Wednesday, Feb. 12, as part of the school’s Leaders in Communications 13th Annual Conversation on Race and Entertainment…
MLK’s Legacy to be Celebrated Sunday; Dinner Tickets Available
The Syracuse University and greater Syracuse communities will come together on Sunday, Jan. 19, to celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Freeman A. Hrabowski, III, president of the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC), will be the keynote…
Statement from Interim Chancellor and Provost Eric F. Spina Regarding Boycotts of Israeli Academic Institutions
“In light of the resolution by the American Studies Association (ASA) and other groups to boycott Israeli academic institutions, I have received numerous communications from members of the SU extended community inquiring about the University’s position on the boycott, despite…
Make Your Winter Break Sustainable
The Energy Systems and Sustainability Department is requesting all campus employees do the following before winter break: • Turn off all office and personal equipment, such as computers, monitors, printers, copiers, televisions, etc. • Unplug paper shredders, staplers and phone…
Giving Peace a Chance
Although the Perpetual Peace Project’s (PPP) coming-out party was the 2010 Syracuse Symposium, Professor Gregg Lambert says the initiative can trace its roots to an event some 13 years earlier in South Africa.
Opening Doors, Opening Minds
College of Law students are also opening some eyes, and hope their efforts will strengthen rights for people of all abilities. This video explains how. Open Doors Project at SU College of Law from Syracuse University News on Vimeo. Here…
College of Arts and Sciences’ George Langford Announces Plans to Step Down as Dean
Syracuse University’s Dean of The College of Arts and Sciences, George M. Langford, today announced that he will complete his term as dean on June 30, 2014. Appointed dean in 2008, Langford plans to return to full-time teaching, research and…
Professor Micere Mugo Tells Why Mandela Was a Great Man
Anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela, 95, died yesterday. He became the first black president of South Africa in 1994 after serving 27 years in prison under the repressive apartheid system. Upon his release, he chose to advocate for reconciliation rather than…
Convergence of Thanksgiving, Hanukkah Celebrated
On Thursday, Nov. 28, Americans of the Jewish faith tradition will celebrate two holidays—Thanksgiving and the first day of Hanukkah.
Campus Chanukah Menorah Lighting Schedule
Chanukah menorah lightings will take place on the SU Campus in front of Hendricks Chapel the last three nights of Chanukah, on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 2-4. The lightings will take place at 5:15 p.m., and will also include…