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Robert Friedel, professor of technology and science at the University of Maryland, will present “Is it Real? Imitation and Style in the First Plastics” on Thursday, Sept. 26, at 5 p.m. in the Peter Graham Scholarly Commons on the first…

Chef Mary Ann Kiernan calls it “the mystery box of produce”—her weekly box of vegetables from a community-supported agriculture (CSA) program. As a chef, she finds it a fun challenge. But as a nutrition and food studies instructor, Kiernan has seen the trepidation in students as they try to compose a meal from a mystifying basket full of vegetables.

The Belfer Audio Archive will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a series of lectures, concerts and film screenings from Oct. 31-Nov. 2. Developed by a team of faculty, librarians and members of the University community, the events will highlight the…

It may be among the most important lessons learned at residence halls this semester—fire safety training provided by a host of departments from Syracuse University, the City of Syracuse, and New York State.

Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushner, author of the 2012 Academy Award-nominated film “Lincoln,” will kick off the 2013-14 University Lectures season at Syracuse University on Tuesday, Oct. 8. “A Conversation with Tony Kushner,” discussion between Kushner and University Lectures Director…

Syracuse University’s Task Force on Advancing New Pedagogies, formed six months ago to study innovative teaching methods and new technologies employed in instruction across campus, has issued its final report, highlighting exemplary work being done at SU and urging increased…

Rick Martin admits he’s mixing in some fun with a critically serious problem. “We’re using up the planet faster than it can possibly regenerate,” says Martin, of Syracuse University’s Sustainability Division. It’s obvious Martin has a passion for the planet…

Chancellor-designate Kent D. Syverud embraced his soon-to-be new community at Syracuse University with two words: “I’m in.” Syverud, who was unanimously selected by the Board of Trustees Wednesday as SU’s 12th Chancellor and President, addressed hundreds of students, faculty, staff…

Thank you, Dick and Ryan, for those welcoming words and for your great service to Syracuse University. First things first. I must acknowledge and thank our Chancellor, Nancy Cantor. Nancy, you have been an extraordinary leader in higher education, at…

Dear Members of the Syracuse University Community, I am writing on behalf of the University’s Board of Trustees with an important update regarding the Chancellor Search process. As you know, since last year we have been engaged in a rigorous…