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International Exchange: Cultivating Fulbright Students

Tuesday, April 2, 2013, By Kathleen Haley

Third-year Ph.D. anthropology student Stephen Johnson returned from India last summer knowing that he hadn’t fully explored all of his questions for his Ph.D. topic on the relationship between Tibetan refugees and Indian communities.

Now he has another opportunity—and a prestigious, international distinction that has made it possible.

Chauncey D. Holmes Lecture to Feature International Earthquake Expert

Tuesday, April 2, 2013, By News Staff

22 undergraduates to be recognized for Earth sciences excellence A record-setting 22 Syracuse University undergraduate students will be recognized for excellence in introductory earth science during the annual Chauncey D. Holmes Lecture and Award Ceremony, 7 p.m. Thursday, April 18,…

SU Holds First in Series of International Meetings about ‘Biopolitical Futures’ April 5-6

Monday, April 1, 2013, By Rob Enslin

Participants hail from as far away as Australia, Sweden and United Kingdom The inaugural meeting of the Society for the Study of Biopolitical Futures will take place at Syracuse University April 5-6. Composed of scholars from SU, Cornell University, the…

Award-Winning Playwright David Henry Hwang Discusses Identity in Next University Lecture April 4

Friday, March 29, 2013, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Over his long and illustrious career, Tony Award-winning playwright David Henry Hwang has masterfully brought complicated characters, relationships and issues to life on stage—from Rene Gallimard and Song Liling in “M. Butterfly,” to an early 20th century Chinese family facing…

Lutheran Campus Ministry presents ‘Laugh in Peace Comedy Tour’ April 19

Friday, March 29, 2013, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

The Lutheran Campus Ministry at Syracuse University’s Hendricks Chapel will present a Stand-Up Comedy Night as part of the nationally acclaimed “Laugh in Peace Comedy Tour” on Friday, April 19. It will be the signature event of the 100th anniversary…

Monday Memorial Service Planned to Celebrate Life of Maxwell Alumna Rachel Horlings

Friday, March 29, 2013, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

A memorial service celebrating the life of Rachel Horlings Ph.D ’11 will be held on Monday, April 1, at 3 p.m. in Hendricks Chapel. The University community is welcome to attend. Parking will be available in the Irving Garage. A…

Activist John Prendergast to Continue Conversation on Human Rights in Africa April 8

Thursday, March 28, 2013, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

In September 2012, five people from the Congo—survivors and refugees from the Congolese civil war—captivated audiences at Syracuse Stage with their searing portrayals of their struggles to leave the past behind and form a new, peaceful community in Central New…

Holocaust Survivor to Be Honored with Tolley Medal

Thursday, March 28, 2013, By Jennifer Russo

Holocaust survivor Naomi Warren of Houston will be honored with the William Pearson Tolley Medal for Distinguished Leadership in Life Long Learning at a private gathering on April 7 at Syracuse University. Naomi Warren is the inspiration for the Syracuse…

SU Wind Ensemble to Present Concert April 2

Wednesday, March 27, 2013, By Erica Blust

The Syracuse University Wind Ensemble will present a concert on Tuesday, April 2, at 8 p.m. in the Rose and Jules R. Setnor Auditorium, Crouse College. The concert is free and open to the public. Free and accessible parking is…

SU Honored for Campus-Community Engagement

Wednesday, March 27, 2013, By Kathleen Haley

The numbers speak volumes: more than 11,000 Syracuse University students engaged in 500,000 hours of service in collaboration with schools, neighborhoods and nonprofit organizations.