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135 Faculty, Staff Honored for Years of Service to the University

Monday, April 23, 2018, By News Staff

A total of 135 faculty and staff were honored on Friday, April 20, for their significant years of service to Syracuse University  marking the start of a new tradition and the return of a former tradition. A new tradition began…

Campus & Community

Diane Wiener, Director of the Disability Cultural Center, Addresses Offensive Fraternity Video

Sunday, April 22, 2018, By News Staff

In 2005, disabled activists of color, many of whom were queer women of color, and others, a large number of whom are now affiliated with the collective known as Sins Invalid, developed “10 Principles of Disability Justice.” When intergenerational activists…

Campus & Community

Message to Alumni from Chancellor Kent Syverud

Friday, April 20, 2018, By News Staff

Dear Orange Alumni: The last 48 hours have been especially difficult for our Orange community. Like so many of you, our students, faculty and staff have expressed concern, disappointment and outrage at the offensive and appalling behavior displayed by members…

Campus & Community

Message from Chancellor Syverud: Actions Now Underway

Thursday, April 19, 2018, By News Staff

Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff: The recent video revealing offensive and unacceptable behavior by members of a Syracuse University fraternity is a painful wake-up call. It has prompted, rightfully, much outrage and concern across our campus. In the last 36…

Campus & Community

Professors Honored with Prestigious Meredith and Teaching Recognition Awards

Thursday, April 19, 2018, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Michelle Kaarst-Brown, associate professor in the School of Information Studies, and Tom Perreault, professor of geography in the College of Arts and Sciences and the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, have been named the 2018-21 Laura J. and…

Campus & Community

Rev. Brian Konkol’s Message to University Community

Wednesday, April 18, 2018, By News Staff

Dear Members of the Campus Community: As a follow up to Chancellor Syverud’s message this morning, I write this afternoon to invite you to join your fellow community members in a gathering at Hendricks Chapel. We will use this gathering…

Veterans

IVMF Team Travels to El Paso in Support of Military Spouses

Wednesday, April 18, 2018, By Stephanie Salanger

It’s estimated that more than 35 percent of the nation’s military spouses are chronically unemployed. In communities like El Paso, Texas—home to more than 40,000 military-connected families—the rate of spousal unemployment is significantly higher than the national average. For this…

Arts & Culture

Anthony Veasna So Receives Soros Fellowship for New Americans

Wednesday, April 18, 2018, By Cyndi Moritz

So joins 29 other new Soros Fellows, selected from 1,765 applicants this year.

Campus & Community

Executive Director of Summer@Syracuse Wins National Award

Tuesday, April 17, 2018, By Eileen Jevis

Christopher Cofer, executive director of Summer@Syracuse, has been named the New York ACT College and Career Readiness Postsecondary Champion for 2018. The award is given to one individual from each state who is making a positive impact on their communities…

Campus & Community

Dr. Alicia Carroll ’88 to Deliver Arts & Sciences, Maxwell Undergraduate Convocation Address

Tuesday, April 17, 2018, By News Staff

Dr. Alicia Carroll ’88 remembers well the liberal arts classes she took at Syracuse University. That wide range of classes—in African American studies, film, art and psychology—developed her breadth of knowledge and sharpened her skills in creative thinking and analysis. Her…