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Conspiracy Theories Spread into Mainstream America
Professor Emeritus of Political Science Michael Barkun has written a revised and expanded edition of his 2001 book “Culture of Conspiracy: Apocalyptic Visions in Contemporary America” (University of California Press, 2013). In this second edition, Barkun looks at how American…
Leading Buddhist Monk to Discuss World Hunger, Kick off Local Hunger Initiative
The Venerable Bhikkhu Bodhi, one of the United States’ most renowned Buddhist monks, is making a rare appearance at Syracuse University. He will present the Syracuse Symposium event “Engaged Buddhism: Listening and Responding to World Hunger” on Monday, Sept. 16,…
iSchool and College of Law to Host Talk on eDiscovery
The School of Information Studies and the College of Law will co-sponsor a talk on e-discovery, to be held on Oct. 25. The event has been organized in honor and memory of SU law professor Ted Hagelin. Hagelin passed away in May,…
Q&A: Public’s Attitudes Toward Public Schools
The 45th annual PDK/Gallup poll of public attitudes toward the public schools was issued August 21. Among its findings is that many people have little idea what the “Common Core” is, even though it may have a major impact on…
Hendricks Chapel Welcomes Five New Staff Members
Hendricks Chapel is welcoming five new staff members for the start of the 2013-14 academic year. “Hendricks Chapel is delighted to welcome this diverse group of talented chaplains to Syracuse University,” says Hendricks Chapel Dean Tiffany Steinwert. “They not only…
Syracuse Symposium 2013, ‘Listening,’ kicks off Sept. 12
With the theme “Listening,” Syracuse Symposium 2013, the annual semester-long intellectual and artistic festival, will kick off Thursday, Sept. 12, with a lecture by author Misha Glouberman.
Finding Your Home at Syracuse University
Three years ago, Alexandra Curtis ’14 was in the same place as this year’s group of new students at Syracuse University’s Convocation. Her words to a friend that day predicted how her time at SU would unfold and turn into a lesson for SU’s newest class.
Stage Will Hold Second Round of Youth Auditions for ‘A Christmas Carol’ Sept. 13
Syracuse Stage is holding a second round of youth auditions for boys and girls ages 6-13 for eight roles in the 2013 holiday show “A Christmas Carol.” Youth auditions will take place on Friday, Sept. 13, from 3-6 p.m. To…
Live Audioconference: ‘A Clear Standard for Access to Instruction’
All SU faculty and staff are invited to “A Clear Standard for Access to Instruction,” a live, web-based audioconference focused on accessibility in online environments, produced by the Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD; http://www.ahead.org). The event will occur…
Orientation Prepares College of Law Students for Next Three Years and Beyond
The College of Law at Syracuse University hosts an orientation program unlike any other, preparing students by providing mentors, career skills and even heading down to the farm.