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Syracuse University Community Invited to Help Make Holiday Season Brighter for Local Families

Wednesday, October 18, 2017, By News Staff

The employee Holiday Sharing Program is again partnering with PEACE Inc.’s Adopt-a-Family Program and the Salvation Army’s Christmas Bureau to make the season brighter for local families. University departments and groups are invited to register now to participate in the…

Arts & Culture

Poets Explore Theme of Disability as a Way of Knowing at Oct. 24 Event

Wednesday, October 18, 2017, By Kathleen Haley

Poets Ona Gritz and Daniel Simpson will share verses from their book, “Border Songs: A Conversation in Poems,” at a reading Tuesday, Oct. 24, in celebration of Disability Awareness Month. The event, part of Disabilities as Ways of Knowing: A…

Media, Law & Policy

Students to Document Lives of Syracuse Residents this Week as Part of Newhouse School’s Annual Fall Workshop

Wednesday, October 18, 2017, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Over 100 graduate, undergraduate and military visual journalism students from the Newhouse School’s Department of Multimedia Photography and Design (MPD) will spend Oct. 19–22 documenting the lives of Syracuse residents as part of the school’s annual Fall Workshop. The students…

Campus & Community

Mission Accomplished! Syracuse University Soars in First-Ever Giving Day

Wednesday, October 18, 2017, By Kim Infanti

Thank you! The Syracuse University community came together to make Tuesday an extraordinary day. Boost the ’Cuse, Syracuse’s 24 hours of giving, launched with an initial goal of 1,870 donors, and the historic day ended with nearly double that: 3,568 donors…

Campus & Community

Four Questions with Student Advisory Council Member David Edelstein

Wednesday, October 18, 2017, By Joyce LaLonde

The Student Advisory Council to the Division of Enrollment and the Student Experience, previously known as the Student Affairs Advisory Board, begins its third academic year providing counsel and input on key areas that impact the student experience. The application…

Campus & Community

Dependent Tuition Presentation is Oct. 19

Wednesday, October 18, 2017, By News Staff

Benefits-eligible employees with children approaching college age can learn more about Syracuse University’s Dependent Tuition Benefit at a presentation Thursday, Oct. 19, at noon in the Schine Student Center in Room 304. The presentation will provide an overview of the…

Campus & Community

Skills-Focused Professional Development Opportunities Available

Wednesday, October 18, 2017, By News Staff

Continuous learning is a hallmark of higher education. The Office of Human Resources is pleased to offer two upcoming professional development opportunities that will help build a skills portfolio vital to career advancement and personal growth.  Lynda.com hands-on learning experience—Tuesday,…

Campus & Community

Boost the ’Cuse Will Make a Difference for Students

Tuesday, October 17, 2017, By John Boccacino

Enhancing the student experience is at the forefront of the Boost the ’Cuse initiative, Syracuse University’s first-ever 24-hour giving day. Beginning at midnight and running all day on Tuesday, Oct. 17, the generosity of Syracuse University donors will be on…

Arts & Culture

SYRFILMFEST 2017 Begins Wednesday With Five Days of Film Screenings, Discussions

Tuesday, October 17, 2017, By Kevin Morrow

The 14th annual Syracuse International Film Festival (SYRFILMFEST 2017) opens Wednesday, Oct. 18, and continues through Sunday, Oct. 22, with some three dozen films (including a silent film classic), as well as a filmmakers’ forum and discussions with Syracuse-born actress…

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Expert Grygiel Explains how Social Media Sparked #MeToo Campaign

Tuesday, October 17, 2017, By Sawyer Kamman

A wave of social media posts using the hashtag #MeToo swept over online accounts, in a movement aimed at bringing to light the vast reach of sexual assault and harassment. Assistant professor of communications at the Newhouse School Jennifer Grygiel…