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Paris Noir Information Session to Be Held Jan. 23
An information session for the “Paris Noir: Literature, Art and Contemporary Life in Diaspora” summer study abroad program will be held Tuesday, Jan. 23, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in 219 Sims Hall. Study the influence and dynamics of Black culture, literature, and…
How Bitcoin Ranks Among Historical Bubble Bursts
As the Bitcoin bubble grew, so did the mysterious portrayal of the computational cash, which was relatively unknown to many across the country. Now, it’s price has dropped like a stone, but not before being compared to many other historical…
Expert Banks on FISA Extension
William Banks, the Founding Director of INSCT at Syracuse, talks to Bloomberg News about the recent extension of a warrantless spying act, the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, or FISA, and how is passed despite previous uncertain support from President Trump….
University Grants Available to Faculty and Students for Research, Projects Addressing Sustainability
Faculty and students can apply for funding from the Campus as a Laboratory for Sustainability (CALS) program for research, projects or course development that engage the campus in addressing climate change and sustainable systems. Applicants—either individuals or teams—may request research…
2018 Martin Luther King Celebration Unsung Hero Award Winners Announced
The Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee has announced this year’s Unsung Hero Award winners. The awards are presented annually to people who, in the spirit of King’s “beloved community,” have made a positive difference in the lives of others,…
Two Syracuse Teams Advance to Hult Prize Regionals
Student startups Farm to Flame Energy and Drop Top are advancing to the regionals of the prestigious Hult Prize. Farm to Flame Energy will compete in Boston, and Drop Top will compete in Toronto. Fifteen regional finals are being held…
A successful president needs experience in government.
After Oprah Winfrey gave an impassioned speech at the Golden Globes, a rallying cry arose on social media for Winfrey to run for president in 2020. However, Shana Kushner Gadarian, an associate professor of political science at the Maxwell School at Syracuse University and the…
SUArt Galleries Presents ‘Kiki Smith and Paper: The Body, the Muse, and the Spirit’
The Syracuse University Art Galleries will present “Kiki Smith and Paper: The Body, the Muse, and the Spirit” beginning Jan. 18. Organized by the Oklahoma State University Museum of Art and guest curated by Wendy Weitman, former curator in the Department of…
Everyone Loses During a Government Shutdown
Once again, Congress is facing a looming government shutdown as legislators return to Capitol Hill and begin the fight over immigration and budget items. Congress must come to an agreement on these contentious issues by next Friday to avoid a…
Infrastructure and the Role of Public-Private Partnerships
David Van Slyke, Dean of Syracuse University’s Maxwell School, is available to talk to media about public-private partnerships, a topic being discussed with the Trump administration’s infrastructure plan. Van Slyke is a leading international expert on public-private partnerships and public sector…