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CCJI and NAACP Draft Civil Rights Crime Resolution
On July 16, during its annual national convention in Orlando, the NAACP voted and passed a resolution that the Cold Case Justice Initiative (CCJI) at Syracuse University played a substantial role in drafting. The resolution calls on President Barack Obama…
Howie Phanstiel on the Gift of Giving
Philanthropist Howie Phanstiel and his wife, Louise, recently paid a visit to campus to take part in the Phanstiel Lecture Series and receive an Orange Circle Award. The following Storify highlights social media coverage of the ceremonies. [View the story…
The Ripple Effect: Phanstiel Talks about Giving
Howie Phanstiel ’70, G’71 shares his path to a greater understanding of giving back A few years ago, Howie Phanstiel ’70, G’71 was sidelined by a torn Achilles tendon that left him in a cast for several months. The injury…
Invincible, Hip-Hop Artist and Social Activist, Performs April 23
Hip-hop artist and social activist Invincible will perform on Tuesday, April 23, in Hendricks Chapel. Members of Nhu Rho Poetic Society and Verbal Blend will open the show at 7 p.m., and Invincible will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. The…
Philanthropy Week Highlights Importance of Giving Back to SU
Howie Phanstiel ’70, G’71 will talk about his personal philanthropic journey on Friday during Phanstiel Lecture The third annual Philanthropy Week is now under way, with special events planned throughout the week to raise awareness about the vital role philanthropy…
Activist John Prendergast to Continue Conversation on Human Rights in Africa April 8
In September 2012, five people from the Congo—survivors and refugees from the Congolese civil war—captivated audiences at Syracuse Stage with their searing portrayals of their struggles to leave the past behind and form a new, peaceful community in Central New…
SU Poet, Playwright, Activist Garners International Spotlight
Micere Githae Mugo earns literary award, speaks at U.N. March has been a busy month for a Kenyan professor in The College of Arts and Sciences. Micere Githae Mugo, a Meredith Professor for Teaching Excellence in the Department of African…
Celebrate Orange Spirit through National Orange Day Activities
Traditions Commission will hand out cake in Schine Atrium Thursday at 11 a.m. Syracuse University and SU alumni clubs around the nation will be celebrating Orange spirit on Sunday, March 24—National Orange Day. This year is the 143rd anniversary of…
Civil Rights Advocate and Ivy League Educator Keynotes APA Month
The Office of Multicultural Affairs, within the Division of Student Affairs, has announced Kenji Yoshino as this year’s commemorative speaker for Asian Pacific Heritage Month (APA). Noted as the face and voice of the new civil rights, Yoshino will speak…