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Arts & Culture

Two Former Slaves, Confederate Soldier Untangle Past in ‘The Whipping Man’

Tuesday, January 21, 2014, By News Staff

Richmond, April, 1865. The Civil War has ended and Caleb DeLeon, a badly wounded Confederate soldier, stumbles into the ruin of what was once his home. His family has fled the city’s destruction, leaving two former slaves, Simon and John,…

Campus & Community

Dream Week Activities Jan. 21-25 Engage Campus, Local Communities

Tuesday, January 21, 2014, By News Staff

The Office of Residence Life within the Division of Student Affairs is hosting a week of programs, called “Dream Week,” to follow the 29th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration and Dinner at the Carrier Dome on Jan. 19. This…

Campus & Community

Unsung Heroes Honored at SU’s MLK Celebration

Tuesday, January 21, 2014, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

The 2014 Martin Luther King Jr. Unsung Hero Awards were presented to four members of the Syracuse University and greater Syracuse communities during the University’s 29th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, “Pursuing the Dream: Against All Odds.” The event…

Campus & Community

First Winter in Syracuse a Chilling Experience

Tuesday, January 21, 2014, By Keith Kobland

College offers a variety of new experiences for young people—including winter. “It’s my first real winter of any kind,” according to Newhouse student Dominique Pineiro. “And it’s here in Central New York.” Pineiro is originally from San Diego (daytime highs…

SU Librarians Author Most Downloaded 2013 Article in Science & Technology Libraries

Tuesday, January 14, 2014, By Pamela Whiteley McLaughlin

An article by three SU librarians was the most widely read article in Science & Technology Libraries for 2013, according to Tony Stankus, editor in chief of the London-based journal. The article “Introduction to Altmetrics for Science, Technology, Engineering and…

Media, Law & Policy

ESPN’s Dave O’Brien ’86, Doris Burke to Visit Newhouse Friday

Tuesday, January 14, 2014, By Wendy S. Loughlin

ESPN play-by-play commentator and Voice of the Boston Red Sox Dave O’Brien ’86 will visit the Newhouse School along with his broadcast partner, Doris Burke, on Friday, Jan. 17, as guests of the Newhouse Sports Media Center. They will discuss…

Arts & Culture

Stone Canoe Celebrates Launch of Its 2014 Edition

Thursday, January 9, 2014, By News Staff

The eighth issue of Stone Canoe, A Journal of Arts, Literature and Social Commentary will be unveiled at a book launch celebration and awards presentation on Saturday, Jan. 18, at Syracuse’s ArtRage Gallery, 505 Hawley Ave. The launch celebration also…

Media, Law & Policy

2014 Mirror Awards Seeking Entries

Wednesday, January 8, 2014, By Wendy S. Loughlin

The Newhouse School is now accepting nominations for the eighth annual Mirror Awards honoring excellence in media industry reporting. Enter online; the application deadline is Feb. 14. Anyone may nominate, and there is no fee to enter. Award categories include:…

Campus & Community

Bitter Cold Increases Frostbite Risk

Monday, January 6, 2014, By Keith Kobland

SU Health Services and the Environmental Health and Safety Services Office would like to remind all students, faculty and staff that persistent sub-freezing temperatures projected for the next few days increase the risk for frostbite, hypothermia and other cold weather…

Health & Society

Preparing New Teachers for the Common Core

Monday, January 6, 2014, By Kathleen Haley

The national Common Core initiative has brought challenges for both students and teachers—and for new teachers who faculty members in the School of Education must prepare for this shift in the national education landscape.