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Arts & Culture

Light Work Spring 2020 Exhibiting Artist Explores Nature as Site of Refuge and Trauma

Thursday, January 16, 2020, By Cjala Surratt

Light Work is presenting “Trap and Lean-to,” a solo exhibition of photographs by Oakland-based artist Dionne Lee, through March 7. A multimedia artist, Lee employs video, collage, photography and sculpture to explore American landscape and her place within its complex…

Health & Society

Health and Wellness Peer Education Team Expands, Seeks Applications

Wednesday, January 15, 2020, By Teagan Cyan Peacock

With the opening of the Barnes Center at The Arch this fall, Syracuse University has new and exciting opportunities for students to discover health and wellness. The Barnes Center’s dedicated professional staff and over 400 student employees make its programs…

Media, Law & Policy

Crain’s NewsPro honors Newhouse’s Corey Takahashi as Outstanding Journalism Educator

Wednesday, January 15, 2020, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Corey Takahashi, associate professor of magazine, news and digital journalism (MND) at the Newhouse School, was named an Outstanding Journalism Educator by Crain’s NewsPro. The recognition was published in the January 2020 issue. “When Corey Takahashi joined the department, we hoped that he…

Campus & Community

University Announces Over $1 Million in Grants and Scholarships for Summer Study-Abroad Programs

Wednesday, January 15, 2020, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Syracuse University senior Bria Huff, sophomore Ellenora Huth and junior Alexis Stackhouse made many discoveries during their summer study-abroad experiences last year through Syracuse Abroad. Huff and Stackhouse studied in Madrid, Spain, and Huth in Strasbourg, France. They each immersed…

Arts & Culture

Internationally Renowned Artist Carrie Mae Weems Named University Artist in Residence at Syracuse University

Wednesday, January 15, 2020, By News Staff

Internationally renowned artist Carrie Mae Weems is bringing her talent, experience and wisdom to Syracuse University when she arrives on campus on Feb. 1, the start of a three-year University Artist in Residence position. A MacArthur Fellowship (a.k.a. “Genius” grant)…

Campus & Community

University to Hold Spring Career Week

Tuesday, January 14, 2020, By Teagan Cyan Peacock

Syracuse University will hold its annual Spring Career Week starting Monday, Jan.27, through Wednesday, Jan. 29. The week brings together central Career Services and career services offices across schools and colleges to give students an opportunity for exploration and professional…

Campus & Community

Chancellor Syverud Urges Seizing the Moment to Become ‘A World-Class Model’ in Annual Winter Message to the Community

Monday, January 13, 2020, By News Staff

In his 2020 Winter Message, Chancellor Kent Syverud spoke of Syracuse University being true to its values and seizing the moment to become a better institution and a model for the world. In his address, Chancellor Syverud discussed four key…

Media, Law & Policy

Newhouse Foundation Announces Intention to Pledge $75 Million to Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications

Monday, January 13, 2020, By News Staff

The Samuel I. Newhouse Foundation has announced its intention to pledge $75 million to Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, which will be the largest gift in the University’s 150-year history. Donald E. Newhouse ’51 made the announcement…

Campus & Community

Winter Convocation Remarks by Chancellor Kent Syverud

Monday, January 13, 2020, By News Staff

Following are the remarks delivered by Chancellor Kent Syverud as he welcomed new students to the University at the Winter Convocation on Jan. 11 in the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ Rose and Jules R. Setnor Auditorium. Good morning….

Media, Law & Policy

Knight Foundation Funds Research on Paid Political Ads on Social Media

Wednesday, January 8, 2020, By Diane Stirling

Research that sheds light on messaging in the 2020 U.S. presidential campaign ads on social media has received funding support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. The Foundation has awarded $148,000 to support Illuminating 2020, a project spearheaded…