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Campus & Community

Gorovitz to Receive SUNY Honorary Degree May 22

Wednesday, April 27, 2016, By Rob Enslin

A professor in the College of Arts and Sciences is being recognized by the State University of New York (SUNY) for his contributions to medical science. Samuel Gorovitz, professor of philosophy and former dean of Arts and Sciences, will receive…

Health & Society

Professor Sandra Lane Leads Efforts Linking Public Health Education, Social Determinants of Health

Tuesday, April 26, 2016, By Michele Barrett

A key to more effective strategies for improving health and healthcare, in particular for underserved individuals and communities, lies in educating current and future health professionals about the social determinants of health. The Institute of Medicine of the National Academies…

Media, Law & Policy

Kenneth Baynes Appointed Tolley Professor in Humanities

Tuesday, April 26, 2016, By Rob Enslin

Kenneth Baynes, professor of philosophy and political science in the College of Arts and Sciences and the Maxwell School, has been appointed the 2016-18 William P. Tolley Distinguished Teaching Professor in the Humanities. Named for the Syracuse chancellor emeritus, the…

Campus & Community

It’s On Us: Addressing Sexual Assault and Relationship Violence

Monday, April 25, 2016, By Shannon Andre

In early April, the campus held the spring “It’s On Us” National Week of Action, part of the White House’s “It’s On Us” campaign aimed at ending sexual assault on college campuses. The campaign is one of the many ways…

Arts & Culture

Syracuse Stage Announces 2016/2017 Season

Friday, April 22, 2016, By Joseph Whelan

Two musicals, two searing dramas, a renowned classic and an all-time favorite comedy-thriller make up the 2016/2017 Syracuse Stage season. Running Oct. 19, 2016, through May 28, 2017, the 44th Syracuse Stage season includes: an adaptation of Charles Dickens’ “Great…

Campus & Community

CAPES Awards Reflect Service to Community

Friday, April 22, 2016, By Cyndi Moritz

“One of the most important life lessons a University can impart on its students is one of service. Service to your family, service to others and service to your greater community. There’s no better way to serve than to become…

Prince The Trickster: Politics of Self Determination, Inclusion & Musical Craft

Friday, April 22, 2016, By Ellen Mbuqe

James Gordon Williams, Assistant Professor of African American Studies, offers commentary on the passing of global music artist Prince. “I saw Prince perform live twice but have listened to his music for decades. The first time I witnessed his musical…

STEM

Bamin Khomami to Give BMCE Distinguished Lecture

Friday, April 22, 2016, By News Staff

Professor Bamin Khomami, Granger and Beaman Distinguished University Professor at the University of Tennessee, will give a Biomedical and Chemical Engineering Distinguished Lecture on Friday, April 29, at 1 p.m. in 105 Life Science Building. The topic is “From Single…

It will be quite awhile before people can ‘feel good’ about VW

Thursday, April 21, 2016, By Ellen Mbuqe

In a settlement with the EPA, Volkswagen has agreed to a plan to fix or buy back almost half a million vehicles that violated emissions standards. Brian Sheehan, Syracuse University Associate Professor of Advertising at the Newhouse School and author…

Arts & Culture

Two VPA Graduate Students Selected for 5th Moscow International Biennale for Young Art

Wednesday, April 20, 2016, By Erica Blust

Ozan Atalan and Jeremy Santiago-Horseman were among 87 young artists and artistic duos selected from more than 2,000 applications from more than 80 countries.