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Syracuse Scholar: Natalie Rebeyev ’15

Wednesday, February 25, 2015, By Sarah Scalese

Natalie Rebeyev, a senior in the College of Arts and Sciences, has been named a Gates Cambridge Scholar, enabling her to pursue a full-time postgraduate degree in any subject at the University of Cambridge (U.K.). A dual major in biology…

University Honors Poet-Activist Minnie Bruce Pratt Feb. 26

Wednesday, February 25, 2015, By Rob Enslin

Poet-activist Minnie Bruce Pratt will be the subject of a major celebration, on the eve of her retirement from the College of Arts and Sciences. A professor in both the Writing Program and Department of Women’s and Gender Studies (WGS),…

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Syfy Exec Offers Insight on Diversity in the Media

Tuesday, February 24, 2015, By News Staff

“Part of the authenticity of television is how relatable it is. I want to feel good watching TV. I want to see faces that look like mine,” says Robyn Lattaker-Johnson, the Syfy VP of unscripted development and current programming, and…

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South Asia Center CALL FOR PROPOSALS

Monday, February 23, 2015, By News Staff

Call for Proposals: Deadline 2/26/15 South Asia Center Graduate Student Summer Research Grants The South Asia Center announces the competition for the Bharati Memorial Award for the summer of 2015 (or AY 2015-16) for grants leading to doctoral dissertation research….

Arts & Culture

‘Sizwe Banzi is Dead’ Starts Feb. 25 at Syracuse Stage

Monday, February 23, 2015, By News Staff

In this award-winning classic about the universal struggle for human dignity, a black man in apartheid-era South Africa tries to overcome oppressive work regulations to support his family.

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MakerSpace Is Making a Difference

Monday, February 23, 2015, By Christopher C. Finkle

Members of the University community increasingly gather at MakerSpace to learn and create using do-it-yourself approaches to creating with technology.

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Liddy Offers Academic Strategic Plan Update: Where Are We Now, and What’s Next?

Monday, February 23, 2015, By Carol Boll

On Wednesday, Feb. 25, Interim Provost and Vice Chancellor Liz Liddy will convene a “Day of Conversation” to share key findings and preliminary recommendations that have emerged from a campus-wide effort to develop an Academic Strategic Plan as part of…

Arts & Culture

English Department to Host Bloomsbury Editor Lea Beresford Feb. 23

Thursday, February 19, 2015, By Sarah Scalese

Students interested in learning more about the rapidly changing publishing industry will have the chance to hear from an executive at one of the world’s leading independent publishers. Lea Beresford, editor at Bloomsbury USA, will speak on Monday, Feb. 23,…

Arts & Culture

Syracuse Scholar: Aron Romanoff ’15

Thursday, February 19, 2015, By News Staff

Creativity, ambition and storytelling drive senior Aron Romanoff to constantly push himself to the limit in pursuit of his passion. Born in Manhattan and raised in rural Vermont, the College of Visual and Performing Arts film major writes, directs and…

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More Extreme Cold, Snow Forecast for Syracuse

Wednesday, February 18, 2015, By Keith Kobland

It’s beginning to sound like a broken record. More cold weather and snow is being forecast for Syracuse and Central New York, which means the need to dress appropriately when heading outside. A wind chill advisory is now posted for…