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Arts & Culture

Trio of Events Kicks Off Syracuse Symposium

Wednesday, September 14, 2016, By Rob Enslin

Syracuse Symposium kicks off its yearlong exploration of “Place” with a trio of events spanning art, music and education. On Tuesday, Sept. 20, Mande Strings will present a concert of West African folk music at 8 p.m. in Setnor Auditorium….

Veterans

Syracuse University Sees Significant Jump on U.S. News ‘Best Colleges for Veterans’ List

Tuesday, September 13, 2016, By News Staff

Nearly 70 years ago, Syracuse University enthusiastically opened its doors to roughly 10,000 veterans, many of whom had just returned home from serving during World War II. Today Syracuse University is a leader in attracting, welcoming and empowering veterans and…

Arts & Culture

2016-17 Syracuse Symposium Addresses Questions of ‘Place’

Monday, September 12, 2016, By Rob Enslin

The Syracuse University Humanities Center announces its lineup for the 2016-17 Syracuse Symposium, whose theme is “Place.” The popular series highlights innovative, interdisciplinary work in the humanities by renowned scholars, artists, authors and performers.

Arts & Culture

La Casita to Host ‘¡Familia!’ and Latino Baseball Exhibits, Panel Discussion

Friday, September 9, 2016, By Rob Enslin

La Casita Cultural Center, a program of the College of Arts and Sciences, kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15) with back-to-back events devoted to Latinos in baseball and to a themed community collective called “¡Familia!,” taking place in…

Arts & Culture

‘Swamplandia’ Author Russell Launches fall Raymond Carver Reading Series

Friday, September 9, 2016, By Kevin Morrow

Karen Russell, winner of the 2012 National Magazine Award for Fiction and a Pulitzer Prize finalist for her novel “Swamplandia” (Knopf Doubleday, 2011) kicks off the Fall 2016 Raymond Carver Reading Series on Wednesday, Sept. 14, in Gifford Auditorium. A…

Campus & Community

Michele Sipley Named Director of Financial Aid

Thursday, September 8, 2016, By News Staff

Following an extensive national search, Michele “Shelly” Sipley has been promoted to be director of  financial aid. Sipley will oversee daily operations in the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs (OFASP), where her primary duties will include the supervision…

Syracuse University Experts Available to Discuss 15th Anniversary of 9/11

Monday, September 5, 2016, By Ellen Mbuqe

Syracuse University Faculty members are available for expert commentary on numerous issues surrounding the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Members of the media should contact Ellen James Mbuqe at 315.443.1897 or ejmbuqe@syr.edu for any questions. William Banks, Professor of Law…

Veterans

‘Our Doors Opened Wide: Syracuse University and the GI Bill, 1945-1950’

Wednesday, August 31, 2016, By Pamela Whiteley McLaughlin

Syracuse University Libraries’ fall exhibition, “Our Doors Opened Wide: Syracuse University and the GI Bill, 1945-1950,” will open  Sept. 15 in Bird Library. Curated by University Archivist Meg Mason, the exhibition explores the dramatic impact of the GI Bill and…

Campus & Community

Bea González Named University Liaison to Posse Scholar Program

Wednesday, August 31, 2016, By Carol Boll

Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud has appointed University College Dean and Special Assistant to the Chancellor Bea González to serve as the University’s liaison to the Posse Foundation scholarship program. In her capacity as liaison, González will work closely with…