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Vernon E. Jordan Jr. to Deliver Syracuse University’s 2017 Commencement Address

Wednesday, March 22, 2017, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Vernon E. Jordan Jr., civil rights activist, business executive and attorney, will deliver the 2017 Commencement address at the ceremony for Syracuse University on Sunday, May 14, at the Carrier Dome. Jordan will also be awarded an honorary degree, a…

Arts & Culture

Department of Drama Presents George Bernard Shaw’s ‘Major Barbara’

Wednesday, March 22, 2017, By Joanna Penalva

“The greatest of evils and the worst crime is poverty,” declared George Bernard Shaw in the introduction to his famous play “Major Barbara.” Written in 1906, this deliciously provocative comedy is the next offering in the Syracuse University Department of…

Campus & Community

Community Ambassador Program Application Deadline Thursday, March 23

Wednesday, March 22, 2017, By News Staff

The Office of Off-Campus and Commuter Services (OCCS) is seeking student applicants for the 2017-18 Community Ambassador (CA) program. Selected applicants will assist students with their transitions to off-campus residences. CAs serve as role models for other student-residents. As leaders…

Campus & Community

Institute on Communication and Inclusion Hosts April 6 Drumming Workshop Led by Performer Jim Donovan

Wednesday, March 22, 2017, By Jennifer Russo

The Institute on Communication and Inclusion at Syracuse University (ICI) invites campus and local community members to participate in a high-energy evening of drumming and musical expression with renowned performer and educator Jim Donovan. Regardless of musical experience, cultural background…

Media, Law & Policy

Fall Rhetoric and Popular Culture Course to Focus on President Donald Trump

Wednesday, March 22, 2017, By Erica Blust

The fall 2017 course CRS 360: Rhetoric and Popular Culture in the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies (CRS) will focus on President Donald Trump and the current intersection of politics and popular culture…

Health & Society

To Halt Domestic Violence, Syracuse Students Hear Challenge to Men: ‘Raise the Bar’

Tuesday, March 21, 2017, By Sean Kirst

Samantha Skaller had a two-word explanation for why she traveled across Syracuse on Monday night to Le Moyne College. She was part of a packed house in Grewen Hall that listened for more than two hours as Jackson Katz—renowned educator,…

Health & Society

Maxwell Faculty Member Meets Pope Francis During Vatican Workshop on Water Issues

Tuesday, March 21, 2017, By Ellen Mbuqe

Farhana Sultana, associate professor of geography at the Maxwell School, is passionate about one of the most basic and important resources on Earth: water. It is through the lens of water by which she examines a multitude of social issues…

STEM

Space and Sound: Edgar Choueiri ’82, G’83

Tuesday, March 21, 2017, By Matt Wheeler

The distant, crackling sound of a child’s voice sent chills up his spine. “Today is Sept. 21st, 1972. I am 11 years old now and you must be well above 30. Although you exist in a different time, I am…

Campus & Community

Sundance Ignite On Tour Event Will Feature Virtual Reality Discussions, Installations

Tuesday, March 21, 2017, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Sundance Ignite On Tour returns to Syracuse University for a two-day virtual reality (VR) event Thursday, March 23, and Friday, March 24. The event will feature panels and VR installations such as “After Solitary,” “Out of Exile,” “Giant” and “Tree,”…

Campus & Community

Orange Orator Toastmasters Celebrate 10-Year Anniversary

Tuesday, March 21, 2017, By Keith Kobland

The Orange Orators Toastmasters Club will hold an open house on Tuesday, March 28, at noon to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its charter. The event will take place in the Peter Graham Scholarly Commons in E.S. Bird Library. The…