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College of Arts and Sciences’ George Langford Announces Plans to Step Down as Dean
Syracuse University’s Dean of The College of Arts and Sciences, George M. Langford, today announced that he will complete his term as dean on June 30, 2014. Appointed dean in 2008, Langford plans to return to full-time teaching, research and…
Shop at Barnes & Noble Dec. 14-21 to Support Syracuse Stage
For one week, Dec. 14-21, customers at the DeWitt Barnes & Noble can donate a portion of their purchases to Syracuse Stage by presenting the Barnes & Noble Bookfair voucher. Online customers can also donate by entering the Bookfair Event…
Water Bottle Refilling Stations Contribute to Greener Campus
Upon arrival at Syracuse University, every new student is given a free reusable water bottle supplied by Food Services and Housing. Not only does the water bottle serve as a nice welcoming gift, but the students now have their own…
Senior Class Marshal 2015 Applications Due by Jan. 31
Two Syracuse University rising seniors will be selected in the spring of their junior year as all-University representatives for the Class of 2015, and will have unique opportunities throughout 2014-2015 to engage with various University stakeholders, help select their commencement…
Jerry P. Ross Named Registrar
Jerry P. Ross has been appointed registrar for Syracuse University. The announcement was made today by Don Saleh, vice president for enrollment management. “I’m grateful to the committee for their hard work and thorough consideration during an expansive national search,”…
SU Statement on Nelson Mandela
Interim Chancellor and Provost Eric F. Spina released the following statement this morning about the loss of Nelson Mandela: “The Syracuse University community is deeply touched and saddened by the loss of revered world leader Nelson Mandela, who died yesterday…
Professor Micere Mugo Tells Why Mandela Was a Great Man
Anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela, 95, died yesterday. He became the first black president of South Africa in 1994 after serving 27 years in prison under the repressive apartheid system. Upon his release, he chose to advocate for reconciliation rather than…
Students Organize Initiatives for Typhoon Haiyan Relief
On Nov. 8, Typhoon Haiyan, one of the strongest storms ever recorded, slammed into portions of Southeast Asia, hitting the Philippines particularly hard. The storm left unbelievable devastation in its wake. More than 5,600 deaths have been officially recorded, and…
Connective Corridor Featured at Greenbuild
The Connective Corridor was featured at Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, held Nov. 20-22 in Philadelphia, as a civic engagement model for sustainable initiatives. Connective Corridor partners were selected to present an education session on the project for other communities from around the globe.
Syracuse Commits to Attainment Goal, Joins National Partnership
On Wednesday, Lumina Foundation announced that Syracuse will be among the first 20 cities in America to partner with the organization in an effort to mobilize around the importance of increasing the number of Syracuse residents who go to college….