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‘Pippin’ Opens Syracuse University Department of Drama 2024/25 Season

Friday, October 11, 2024, By Joanna Penalva

The Syracuse University Department of Drama begins the 2024/25 season with “Pippin,” the Tony Award-winning musical from composer Stephen Schwartz (“Wicked,” “Godspell”) and Roger O. Hirson. Directed by Torya Beard, performances of “Pippin” will be held Oct. 11-20 in the…

Arts & Culture

Grammy-Winning Singer Dua Lipa’s Book Club Spotlights Professor George Saunders

Friday, October 11, 2024, By Dan Bernardi

Bestselling author and professor of English George Saunders G’88 has received numerous accolades in his literary career. His book, “Lincoln in the Bardo,” won the 2017 Man Booker Prize; his most recent work, “Liberation Day,” was chosen as one of…

Campus & Community

Generous Donors Exceed Expectations in $3M Challenge Gift Campaign for Hendricks Chapel

Thursday, October 10, 2024, By News Staff

When an anonymous donor family pledged $1 million to Hendricks Chapel and issued a challenge to inspire other donors to match it, no one could foresee the extraordinary outpouring of support for what is widely known as the spiritual heart…

Campus & Community

Empower Your Career: Join the Staff Mentoring Program

Thursday, October 10, 2024, By News Staff

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion invites early career staff professionals and administrators to join its Staff Mentoring Program. The initiative facilitates the partnership of early career staff and administrators for one year. Mentees gain enhanced institutional knowledge, learn new…

Campus & Community

Navigating Cybersecurity: How to Be Your Own Human Firewall

Thursday, October 10, 2024, By Christine Grabowski

Andrew McClurg, with Information Technology Services (ITS), is often asked how people can stay safe online to protect against scams and hackers. He breaks it down to some basic points to remember. “I always focus on four main things: passwords,…

Campus & Community

Balloting Starts Oct. 16 for Provost’s Advisory Committee on Promotion and Tenure Representatives

Wednesday, October 9, 2024, By Diane Stirling

Balloting to select faculty representatives for the Provost’s Advisory Committee on Promotion and Tenure begins Wednesday, Oct. 16, and runs through Friday, Nov. 1. Elections are held annually and are administered by the University Senate Committee on Appointment and Promotions…

Arts & Culture

‘Reflect the People Who Visit’: Arts Education Alumna Helps Make the MOST More Inclusive

Wednesday, October 9, 2024, By News Staff

Since 2008, the Upstate Medical University Life Sciences exhibition at Syracuse’s Museum of Science and Technology (MOST) has fascinated millions of visitors. With giant reproductions of human body parts, it allows mini pathologists to explore internal anatomy and organs common…

Health & Society

Maxwell School Strengthens Longtime Partnership With International City/County Management Association

Wednesday, October 9, 2024, By News Staff

The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs has formalized an agreement with the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) that promotes collaboration between faculty, staff, students, alumni and ICMA members. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) detailing the agreement signed this…

Arts & Culture

Illustrator, VPA Professor London Ladd Commemorates 2 Book Releases

Wednesday, October 9, 2024, By News Staff

An illustrator of nearly 20 books, School of Art Assistant Teaching Professor London Ladd recently celebrated the release of two picture books, “My Hair is a Book” (Harper Collins) and “A Voice of Hope: The Myrlie Evers-Williams Story” (Philomel Books). Using acrylic…

Arts & Culture

50 Years of Advancing Language Proficiency for a Multilingual World

Wednesday, October 9, 2024, By Diana Napolitano

In 1974, students wearing mood rings and flared pants strode across campus, toting paperback copies of “Jaws” or “Carrie” while making plans to see “The Great Gatsby” or “The Godfather Part II” at the local movie theater (where tickets cost…