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Campus & Community

University’s 37th Annual International Thanksgiving Celebration Is Nov. 18

Monday, November 8, 2021, By News Staff

First-year international students and members of the University community will come together for Syracuse University’s 37th Annual International Thanksgiving Celebration on Thursday, Nov. 18. Approximately 500 members of the University community are expected to take part in the annual tradition…

Deseret

The Negative Impressions Horror Movies Can Leave On Individuals

Saturday, November 6, 2021, By Sophie Gomprecht

Kendall Phillips, professor of communication and rhetorical studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, was quoted about horror films in Deseret News, Hindustan Times, and Hindustan Times video. In the story for Deseret News, Phillips discussed how horror movies may provide…

Arts & Culture

Join the Lender Center Conversation: ‘Creative Activity as a Human Right’

Sunday, October 31, 2021, By Matt Michael

For James Haywood Rolling Jr. ’91, the upcoming “Creative Activity as a Human Right” event is two months in the planning but decades in the making. Rolling, a dual professor of arts education in the College of Visual and Performing…

Campus & Community

Weekend Activities: SoulTalk on Burnout | Fright Night | HalloQueen Ball

Thursday, October 21, 2021, By News Staff

Dear Students and Families: Congratulations—we crossed the threshold of the midway point of the fall semester earlier this week! I hope you’ll take time this weekend to recharge your batteries, connect with friends and burn off some stress. The activities…

Campus & Community

Activities for the Weekend of Oct. 14-17

Thursday, October 14, 2021, By News Staff

Dear Students and Families: This is a most extraordinary time of year to be engaged in outdoor activities, with the fall foliage painting our campus and the Central New York community. This weekend also brings plenty of offerings for indoor…

Bloomberg Law

Why Individuals With Disabilities Are Being Paid Below Minimum Wage

Wednesday, October 13, 2021, By Sophie Gomprecht

Peter Blanck, University Professor and chairman of the Burton Blatt Institute, was quoted in the Bloomberg Law article “‘Subminimum’ Pay for Disabled Workers Moves Closer to Extinction.” Blanck discussed the unfair circumstances under which individuals with disabilities have been paid…

Veterans

National Veterans Resource Center to Host Living Library Event in November

Sunday, October 10, 2021, By Brandon Dyer

The National Veterans Resource Center (NVRC) will host its first-ever military-themed Living Library on Nov. 15 from noon-5 p.m. Military-connected volunteers from across the campus and community will act as “living books,” representing a range of cultural backgrounds, talents and…

Campus & Community

Activities for the Weekend of Oct. 7-10 and Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Thursday, October 7, 2021, By News Staff

Dear Students and Families: This weekend marks another busy and exciting time on campus as we welcome parents and families for Family Weekend 2021. If you will be on campus, I hope you will partake in the many events scheduled…

LAist

Those Living in Congregate Settings Are Experiencing Greater Risk To COVID-19

Monday, October 4, 2021, By Sophie Gomprecht

Scott Landes, associate professor of sociology in the Maxwell School, was quoted by LAist, “Workers Who Aid People With Disabilities Must Be Fully Vaccinated By Nov. 30.” With the recent mandate for workers who aid people with disabilities to be…

Campus & Community

Activities for the Weekend of Sept. 30-Oct. 3

Thursday, September 30, 2021, By News Staff

Dear Students and Families: With the start of October this weekend, the fall season will be in full swing in Syracuse. I hope you have enjoyed participating in the many activities and opportunities offered on and off campus so far,…