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‘Curative Violence’: Eunjung Kim’s New Book Considers Transnational Disability Theory in Korea, Japan, United States

Friday, April 21, 2017, By Rob Enslin

Transnational feminist disability studies is the focus of a groundbreaking, new book by a Syracuse University professor. Eunjung Kim, dually appointed to the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) and the School of Education, is the author of “Curative Violence:…

Campus & Community

Chancellor Syverud Names the Rev. Dr. Brian E. Konkol 7th Dean of Hendricks Chapel

Friday, April 21, 2017, By News Staff

Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud today announced the appointment of the Rev. Dr. Brian E. Konkol as dean of Hendricks Chapel. Reporting directly to the Chancellor, Dean Konkol will strengthen the role of the chapel as the spiritual heart of…

Campus & Community

Sexual Assault Awareness Month Keynote and SU Rising on April 24

Friday, April 21, 2017, By News Staff

On Monday, April 24, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the Gifford Auditorium, the Office of Health Promotion will host a lecture featuring keynote speaker Mirabelle Jones of Art Against Assault. The event is part of a monthlong series of…

STEM

SyracuseCoE Invites Proposals for Seed Projects to Support Faculty Research in Environmental and Energy Systems

Thursday, April 20, 2017, By News Staff

SyracuseCoE—New York State’s Center of Excellence in Environmental and Energy Systems—is offering funding to support seed projects that strengthen faculty scholarship in clean and renewable energy, indoor environmental quality and water resources. Successful applicants will participate in the SyracuseCoE Faculty…

Arts & Culture

‘La Borinqueña’ Creator to Help La Casita Celebrate ‘Diversity in Reading’ Month April 28

Thursday, April 20, 2017, By Rob Enslin

Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez, creator of the new graphic novel sensation “La Borinqueña,” is participating in a luncheon discussion and book signing on Friday, April 28, from noon to 2 p.m. at La Casita Cultural Center, 109 Otisco St., Syracuse. His visit…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University to Award Five Honorary Degrees at 2017 Commencement

Wednesday, April 19, 2017, By Kathleen Haley

A global business leader and champion of the underserved; a civil rights activist and prominent attorney; a leading scholar in wireless communications; a preservationist of Native American culture; and a visionary artist of contemporary issues will be awarded honorary degrees…

Arts & Culture

Department of Drama Presents Kurt Weill musical revue ‘Berlin to Broadway’

Wednesday, April 19, 2017, By Joanna Penalva

The powerful music of German composer Kurt Weill comes to life in “Berlin to Broadway with Kurt Weill: A Musical Voyage” performed by the Syracuse University Department of Drama. From 1930s Berlin to 1950s America, Weill rose to international fame…

Campus & Community

University Union Announces Mayfest and Block Party 2017

Wednesday, April 19, 2017, By News Staff

University Union will present Mayfest 2017, featuring hip-hop artist Vic Mensa and electronic music group Cheat Codes, on Friday, April 28, in Walnut Park; gates to the event open at 1 p.m. Block Party 2017—featuring hip-hop artist Travis Scott, electronic…

STEM

Turning to Aquarium Fish for Human Spinal Cord Injury Treatment

Tuesday, April 18, 2017, By Elizabeth Droge-Young

Katharine Lewis, associate professor of biology in the College of Arts and Sciences, has received a five-year grant of $242,500 from the New York State Spinal Cord Injury Research Board (SCIRB) that will support her lab’s research on spinal cord…

Campus & Community

Take the Mic at the Verbal Blend Poetry Slam

Monday, April 17, 2017, By Shannon Andre

Verbal Blend, a spoken-word poetry program within the Office of Multicultural Affairs, will host its annual Take the Mic Poetry Slam on Thursday, April 20, at 7:30 p.m. in the Joyce Hergenhan Auditorium, Newhouse 3. Doors will open at 7:15…