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Arts & Culture

Verbal Blend to Honor Shihan Van Clief With 2021 Poetic Icon Award

Monday, September 20, 2021, By Shannon Andre

The 9th Annual Verbal Blend Spoken Word Poetry Institute will honor internationally renowned spoken word poet Shihan Van Clief, a seven-time Tony Award-winning HBO Def Jam Poet, with the Poetic Icon Award. The Institute will also celebrate the 10-year anniversary…

Arts & Culture

NEH Grant Awarded to Romita Ray to Convene Leading Scholars for an International Research Workshop and Symposium

Wednesday, September 15, 2021, By Dan Bernardi

Growing up in Calcutta (now Kolkata) in eastern India, Romita Ray developed a deep appreciation for the iconic Victoria Memorial Hall (VMH) and its exquisite collection of art and 64 acres of gardens. The urban landmark is the most visited…

Veterans

Orange Door Program Helps Student Veterans Connect With Resources, On-Campus Support

Wednesday, September 15, 2021, By Brandon Dyer

Student veterans looking for transition support can connect to resources through the Orange Door program. These doors, identified on campus with an Orange Door hanger, are the offices of faculty and staff who have volunteered to be student veteran liaisons…

Media Tip Sheets

Authoritarians Have Figured Out Social Media

Tuesday, September 14, 2021, By Lily Datz

This week, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro temporarily banned social media companies from removing content, which is seen as one of the most drastic steps by a democratically elected leader to control what can be said on the internet. Also, this…

Arts & Culture

Sue and Leon Genet Gallery Features ‘Mary McFadden: American Fashion Designer’

Tuesday, September 14, 2021, By News Staff

A new exhibition at Syracuse University’s Sue and Leon Genet Gallery at the School of Design features distinctive garments that reflect an avid study of ancient and ethnic cultures. “Mary McFadden: American Fashion Designer” showcases the work of a “design…

Campus & Community

Thursday Morning Roundtable’s 56th Season Promises Mix of Virtual and In-Person Forums  

Tuesday, September 14, 2021, By Matt Michael

The need to know more about the issues impacting our community has never been more essential, and neither has Thursday Morning Roundtable (TMR). TMR is a weekly public forum hosted by Syracuse University’s Office of Community Engagement that features prominent…

Media Tip Sheets

Epic vs. Apple Decision Avoided the Most Difficult Antitrust Issues

Tuesday, September 14, 2021, By Daryl Lovell

Developers like Epic Games, which is the creator behind the popular game Fortnite, will be able to use alternative payment systems within the Apple platform, according to a recent legal decision. Earlier this month, a judge ruled that Apple was…

Campus & Community

Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day to Be Held Sept. 24 at the Stadium

Monday, September 13, 2021, By News Staff

Syracuse University will celebrate faculty and staff with $5 football tickets at the stadium on Friday, Sept. 24, when the Orange take on Liberty at 8 p.m. Faculty and staff and their guests are invited to the Shaw Quad prior…

Campus & Community

Important Reminders for Faculty

Monday, September 13, 2021, By News Staff

Dear Colleagues, I am writing to you with reminders about two public health issues that have been the topic of questions received by the Office of Academic Affairs: Students missing class due to illness and requests for excuse notes; Masking…

STEM

New Online Bachelor’s Degree Launched to Meet Demand for Data Analysis Professionals

Monday, September 13, 2021, By Lyndy McLaughlin

In this highly digitized world, organizations rely on data insights to react to emerging trends and inform business strategies. To do this successfully, they need employees with data analysis expertise who can collect information and translate it into actionable plans….