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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…
Message from Chancellor Kent Syverud
The words and behaviors in the second video are appalling and disgusting on many intersecting grounds. They especially offend all Syracuse University holds dear about diversity and inclusion of people with disabilities.
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 from Chancellor Syverud: Actions Now Underway
Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff: The recent video revealing offensive and unacceptable behavior by members of a Syracuse University fraternity is a painful wake-up call. It has prompted, rightfully, much outrage and concern across our campus. In the last 36…
University Lectures Focuses on Healthy, Green Building with Alumnus Rick Fedrizzi
Healthy-building advocate and SU alumnus Rick Fedrizzi G’87 concludes the 2017-18 University Lectures series on Tuesday, April 24, at 7:30 p.m. in Hendricks Chapel. Fedrizzi will give a short presentation and then engage in an on-stage conversation with School of…
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…
Rev. Brian Konkol’s Message to University Community
Dear Members of the Campus Community: As a follow up to Chancellor Syverud’s message this morning, I write this afternoon to invite you to join your fellow community members in a gathering at Hendricks Chapel. We will use this gathering…
Deutsche Bank’s Graham Warner ’02 G’13 to Deliver 2018 VPA Convocation Address
Graham Warner ’02 G’13, chief operating officer of Deutsche Bank’s Global Transaction Bank (GTB) Americas, will deliver the 2018 convocation address to bachelor’s and master’s degree candidates of the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) at the college’s convocation…
Mayfest 2018 Need-to-Knows
As anticipation builds for Mayfest 2018, now is the time for students to plan ahead for the big day. Taking Mayfest up a notch, this year features additional activities, food and beverage options. Save the date for Friday, April 27,…