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Blackboard Faculty Day is Oct. 24

Wednesday, October 8, 2014, By Christopher C. Finkle

Information Technology and Services (ITS) invites all faculty to attend Syracuse University’s Blackboard Faculty Day on Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Syracuse University Sheraton. This day-long event is designed specifically for Syracuse University and SUNY…

Arts & Culture

August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-Winning Masterpiece ‘The Piano Lesson’ Starts Oct. 22

Wednesday, October 8, 2014, By News Staff

In August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece “The Piano Lesson,” the past threatens to pull apart brother and sister. Bernice treasures a one-of-a-kind piano, an heirloom with carved figures of their enslaved ancestors. Boy Willie suddenly arrives from the South determined…

College Republicans Bring Ambassador John Bolton to Campus

Wednesday, October 8, 2014, By News Staff

The College Republicans at Syracuse University have announced an upcoming lecture by Ambassador John Bolton titled “Moving Forward: The Future of American Foreign Policy,” taking place at Hendricks Chapel on Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 7:30 p.m. Bolton was appointed as…

SU Champions National Cyber Security Month During October

Wednesday, October 8, 2014, By Christopher C. Finkle

National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM)—observed every October—was created as a collaborative effort between government and industry to ensure every American has the resources they need to stay safer and more secure online. Here at Syracuse University, Information Technology and…

Phi Beta Sigma Hosts Annual Women of Distinction Event

Wednesday, October 8, 2014, By Shannon Andre

On Wednesday, Oct. 15, the Theta Xi Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., hosts the fourth annual Women of Distinction event in Goldstein Auditorium at 7:14 p.m. This year’s panelists include reality and television star Alani “LaLa” Anthony, Primetime…

Nomination Deadline Extended for MLK Unsung Heroes Award

Tuesday, October 7, 2014, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

The Syracuse University Martin Luther King Jr. 2015 Celebration committee is seeking nominations for the Unsung Heroes Award, which will be presented during the evening celebration in the Carrier Dome on Jan. 18, 2015. The awards are presented annually to…

Three Will Be Honored with George Arents Award at Orange Central

Tuesday, October 7, 2014, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Richard M. Jones ’92, G’95, L’95, Angela Y. Robinson ’78 and Donald Schupak ’64, L’66 will receive the George Arents Award, the University’s highest alumni honor. The award recognizes alumni who are pioneers and leaders in their fields.

Setnor Celebrates Steinway Piano Gift with Orange Central Concert

Monday, October 6, 2014, By Erica Blust

The Setnor School of Music will celebrate its newest Steinway D concert grand piano, the generous gift of Professor Emeritus Harold Jones and his wife Barbara, with a special concert on Friday in Crouse College. Faculty members and student pianists will perform works of Haydn, Schubert and Liszt, among others.

University Community Members Tell Their Stories in Dialogue on Diversity

Monday, October 6, 2014, By Kathleen Haley

Students had a chance to be heard, to tell their stories of challenges at Syracuse University and their hopes for its future, in a discussion meant to be just the beginning. More than 250 students, faculty and staff gathered to…

Campus & Community

WellsLink Hosts 11th Annual Transitions Ceremony to Honor Class of 2017 Scholars

Friday, October 3, 2014, By Cyndi Moritz

The Office of Multicultural Affairs, within the Division of Student Affairs, hosts its 11th annual WellsLink Transitions Ceremony on Friday, Oct. 31, at 4 p.m. in Hendricks Chapel. The ceremony honors WellsLink Scholars from the previous year who have successfully…