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iSchool Senior Class Selects Travis Mason ’06 as Convocation Speaker
The Class of 2018 at the School of Information Studies (iSchool) has selected Travis Mason ’06 as the speaker for the school’s convocation ceremonies in May. Mason’s career in emerging technology policy includes cutting-edge health devices, autonomous vehicles and advanced…
“It’s a bit like trying to kill a termite with a stick of dynamite”
Dimitar Gueorguiev, assistant professor of political science at the Maxwell School and who teaches courses on Chinese politics and foreign policy, is available to speak about the ongoing issues related to US tariffs on Chinese goods. His work and research…
Diane Wiener, Director of the Disability Cultural Center, Addresses Offensive Fraternity Video
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…
NEH Funding Supports Two Syracuse Projects
Two Syracuse University projects have received 2018 National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) awards. Glenn Wright, director of Graduate School Programs, and Vivian May, director of the Humanities Center and professor of Women’s and Gender Studies, received funding to enhance doctoral training for humanities Ph.D.s in…
Message to Alumni from Chancellor Kent Syverud
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…
Professors Honored with Prestigious Meredith and Teaching Recognition Awards
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…
Chancellor Syverud Addresses Wednesday’s University Senate Meeting
Chancellor Kent Syverud discussed several issues at Wednesday’s meeting of the University Senate, the last of the 2018-19 academic year. He addressed the incident involving the Theta Tau fraternity; two new initiatives within Invest Syracuse; the University’s relationship with the…
2017-18 Raymond Carver Reading Series Concludes with Author Julie Otsuka
Award-winning author Julie Otsuka is the final speaker in the 2017-18 Raymond Carver Reading Series. She will participate in a Q&A session at 3:45 p.m. and do an author reading at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 25, in Huntington Beard…
Trans Support Day Benefits Transgender Community
More than 50 attended Trans Support Day on April 12, including individuals, couples, parents and kids. Hosted by the Syracuse University Trans Team, the event included clothing and makeup giveaways, makeup tutorials and legal advice for I.D. changes. The clothing…
Annual ‘Big Event’ Scheduled for April 21
On Saturday, April 21, OrangeSeeds will welcome student volunteers to the Big Event, the largest student-run day of community service on campus. Check-in begins at 9 a.m., with volunteers returning to campus by 3 p.m. The Big Event is put…