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Veterans

Secretary of Defense Recognizes Work of University in Service to Military, Veterans

Wednesday, April 1, 2015, By Kathleen Haley

During a visit to campus Tuesday, U.S. Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter recognized Syracuse University for its “remarkable legacy of service” to the military and its “incredible, pathbreaking work” in assisting veterans.

Arts & Culture

University Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Tuesday, March 31, 2015, By Shannon Andre

This year’s commemorative speaker is Nina Davuluri, Miss America 2014. Davuluri spent her year in that role traveling across the country to speak on “Celebrating Diversity through Cultural Competency.”

Campus & Community

Free Six-Week Tobacco Cessation Programs for Students

Tuesday, March 31, 2015, By News Staff

SESSIONS STARTING IN APRIL   Free six-week tobacco cessation programs for students The classes will be facilitated by Cynthia Cary, R.R.T., C.P.F.T., C.T.T.S., director of tobacco cessation at SUNY Upstate Medical University.The program consists of seven one-hour classes in a…

Campus & Community

Syracuse, Le Moyne to Address Faith-Based Labor Organizing April 10-11

Tuesday, March 31, 2015, By Rob Enslin

Scholars and practitioners from around the globe will descend on Central New York for a two-day symposium on faith-based labor organizing. “Religion and Labor: Moral Vision from and for the Grassroots” will be held at Syracuse University on Friday, April…

Arts & Culture

Reel Queer Film Festival Will Feature Drama, Comedy

Friday, March 27, 2015, By News Staff

The film festival was started almost a decade ago to showcase the plight and progress of queer and trans* identities across the globe.

Arts & Culture

University Honors Mĩcere Gĩthae Mũgo with Global Symposium April 2-3

Friday, March 27, 2015, By Rob Enslin

The life and legacy of one of the University’s most illustrious professors is the focus of a two-day symposium in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S). Mĩcere Gĩthae Mũgo, a Meredith Professor of Teaching Excellence in the Department of…

Veterans

Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter to Visit Campus March 31

Friday, March 27, 2015, By News Staff

On his first domestic trip since taking office, Secretary Carter will discuss the “Future of the Force.”

Arts & Culture

Acclaimed Poet Ron Padgett Headlines Carver Series April 1

Friday, March 27, 2015, By Renée K. Gadoua

The Raymond Carver Reading Series in the College of Arts and Sciences continues with a visit by acclaimed poet Ron Padgett. On Wednesday, April 1, he will participate in a Q&A session from 3:45-4:30 p.m. and then will give a…

Arts & Culture

Two SU Press Authors among Finalists for 2015 Man Booker International Prize

Thursday, March 26, 2015, By Pamela Whiteley McLaughlin

Two Syracuse University Press authors have been named finalists for the 2015 Man Booker International Prize. Ibrahim al-Koni, author of “A Sleepless Eye” (2014), and Hoda Barakat, author of “Disciples of Passion” (2005), are among the 10 finalists. The announcement…

Campus & Community

Admitted Students to Spend the Night in Carrier Dome

Thursday, March 26, 2015, By News Staff

On Sunday, April 12, more than 500 high school students who have been accepted to Syracuse University for Fall 2015 will arrive on campus with their sleeping bags, toothbrushes and perhaps a bit of trepidation.