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University marks loss of former Vice Chancellor and Provost John James Prucha
Former SU Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs John James Prucha died Monday, Oct. 22, at the age of 88 in Syracuse. Prucha also served as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and twice as chair of earth sciences….
SU in the News: Friday, October 12
SU NEWS AND EVENTS COVERAGE The New York Times reviewed the New York City presentation of “Cry for Peace: Voices from the Congo,” a documentary theater piece in the Ping Chong & Company’s Undesirable Elements series. The Syracuse Stage’s Kyle…
SU in the News: Wednesday, October 10
SU NEWS AND EVENTS COVERAGE Innovation Trail and the Post-Standard reported on Syracuse University winning nearly $1.9 million in federal economic development funds support a business accelerator at the University for small and medium-sized manufacturers in the field of thermal…
SU in the News: Monday, October 8
SU NEWS AND EVENTS COVERAGE A New York Times Sunday Review editorial on the role of affirmative action in college admission decisions notes Syracuse University’s efforts in this area and specifically names Scholarship in Action. Coverage of the “Common Ground…
Disability Cultural Center makes a big impact on local community in first year
In its first year of operation, Syracuse University’s Disability Cultural Center (DCC), within the Division of Student Affairs, has been busy building bridges and making meaningful connections on campus, in the community and across the country. In its efforts to…
Valerie Kinloch to talk of urban youth expression in SOE Landscape of Urban Education lecture Sept. 20
The Syracuse University School of Education has announced the fall 2012 speakers in its annual Landscape of Urban Education lecture series. The series will kick off with Valerie Kinloch and her presentation “Crossing Boundaries in Literacy Research: Implications for Urban…
Disability Cultural Center hosts open houses on Sept. 14 and 21
SU Disability Cultural Center to host two “Welcome Nights” in September.
SU in the News: Friday, August 24
News coverage of SU’s Opening Week and Syracuse Welcome included the Post-Standard and 9WYSR. 9WSYR also featured a special piece on Tami Henry ‘88, who was moving her daughter, Taylor, into Ernie Davis Hall. Tami was best friends with Miriam Luby Wolfe, who died on Pan Am Flight 103.
Inaugural Syracuse-area Bomba and Plena Festival planned
Music, dance and images in the Puerto Rican tradition will be celebrated during the inaugural Bomba and Plena Festival, Sept. 4 to Oct. 5, hosted by La Casita Cultural Center, 109 Otisco St., and La Liga, the Spanish Action League…
OIRA Director Bobbi Yonai to retire in 2013
After nearly 30 years as a member of the Syracuse University community, Barbara (Bobbi) A. Yonai, director of the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment (OIRA), has announced plans to retire from the University in January 2013. Yonai joined the…