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Arts & Culture

Helping Preserve the Works of an Important Early Black Feminist Educator, Activist and Author

Thursday, February 6, 2020, By Dan Bernardi

As an outspoken advocate of abolition and women’s rights, Frederick Douglass gladly accepted an invitation to the first Women’s Rights Convention in Seneca Falls, New York, in 1848. It was events like this, and being part of the “Underground Railroad,”…

STEM

Biomedical and Chemical Engineering Professor Zhen Ma Receives NSF CAREER Award

Tuesday, February 4, 2020, By Alex Dunbar

Scientists have long known that some people have stronger heart muscles than others and there are multiple factors that can contribute to heart muscle strength in adults including exercise, genetics and diet. Even with all we know, there are still…

Campus & Community

Masingila Appointed to NYS Professional Standards and Practices Board for Teaching

Tuesday, January 28, 2020, By Jennifer Russo

School of Education Dean Joanna Masingila has been appointed to the New York State Professional Standards and Practices Board for Teaching (PSPB). The 31-member board serves in an advisory capacity to the Board of Regents and the commissioner of education…

Arts & Culture

New Exhibitions Curated by Arts and Sciences Faculty and Student Represent Different Epochs in American History

Tuesday, January 21, 2020, By Dan Bernardi

The quote, “Art is not what you see but what you make others see,” by French artist Edgar Degas, can also be said for art exhibitions. The curator selects a theme, a concept and specific art pieces to convey a…

Arts & Culture

‘Black Subjects in Modern Media Photography’ Examines Complexity and Paradoxes of Black Visual Modernity

Friday, January 17, 2020, By Syracuse University Art Museum

“Black Subjects in Modern Media Photography: Works from the George R. Rinhart Collection” is on display through March 13 at the Syracuse University Art Galleries in the Shaffer Art Building. The exhibition of 145 photographic images includes work by news…

Campus & Community

School of Education Hosts 16 Fulbright International Teachers for Spring 2020 Semester

Friday, January 17, 2020, By Jennifer Russo

For the second consecutive year, the School of Education is hosting recipients of the Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program for International Teachers (Fulbright DAI), which brings international primary and secondary teachers to the U.S. for a semester to pursue…

Campus & Community

Performances to Explore Race, Identity in Connection with Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

Wednesday, January 15, 2020, By Kathleen Haley

The campus community is invited to three events exploring themes of race and identity through artistic presentations, providing opportunities for further reflection surrounding the 35th annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. The events are a performance by and…

Arts & Culture

School Of Architecture Alumni, Faculty Honored with Best of Design Awards

Monday, January 6, 2020, By Julie Sharkey

Syracuse Architecture was well-represented in the 2019 Best of Design Awards, The Architect’s Newspaper’s (AN) unique project-based awards program that showcases great buildings, building elements, interiors and installations to an audience of over one million readers. Projects from School of…

Campus & Community

School Of Education Receives $9 Million to Improve Outcomes for Students with Disabilities in 51 Area Districts

Wednesday, December 18, 2019, By Karly Grifasi

The School of Education has been awarded over $9 million in funding from the New York State Education Department’s Office of Special Education to provide technical support and professional development in dozens of school districts regionally, over the next five…

Campus & Community

Library Fines Due? Donate Food Instead!

Wednesday, November 27, 2019, By Cristina Hatem

In the spirit of the holidays, Syracuse University Libraries will participate in “Food for Fines” between Monday, Dec. 2, and Friday, Dec. 13. Patrons with overdue circulation fines can reduce their fines by $1 for each healthy, nonperishable food item…