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Getting to Know: Rebecca Reed Kantrowitz, Interim Senior Vice President and Dean of Student Affairs
Syracuse University’s interim Senior Vice President and Dean of Student Affairs Rebecca Reed Kantrowitz may be new to the position, but she’s certainly not new to the University. Her career path started at SU in the 1980s, and was honed…
A Human Right to Adequate Food
As the House of Representatives decided this week to cuts billions of dollars from the federal food stamp program over the next decade, the Venerable Bhikkhu Bodhi wants people to consider a different set of numbers.
‘Are Psychopaths Morally Responsible?’ Is Topic of Anbar Lecture
Walter Sinnott-Armstrong, Duke University ethicist, will deliver the sixth annual Anbar Family Lecture at Syracuse University and Temple Adath Yeshurun. His SU lecture, titled “Are Psychopaths Morally Responsible?” is Monday, Sept. 30, at 4 p.m. in the Killian Room (Room 500) at the Hall of Languages. The previous day,…
Critical Connections Lecture on Plastics by Robert Friedel
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…
The Goodness of Raw Materials
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.
Reminder, Football Games Affect Parking
A reminder on Syracuse University home football game days, access to parking in your home lot may be affected. On game day, home lot parking permits will be honored until lots are staffed by Parking and Transit Services approximately five…
In a Pinch They’re Trained to Help
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.
Transcript of Welcome Address by Kent D. Syverud
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…
George Saunders Kicks Off Fall 2013 Raymond Carver Reading Series
George Saunders G’88, one of this year’s most celebrated American writers, will kick off Syracuse University’s Fall 2013 Raymond Carver Reading Series at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, in Gifford Auditorium. A question-and-answer session will precede the reading from 3:45-4:30…
Human Rights Film Festival Brings Critically Acclaimed Films to Syracuse
The Syracuse University Human Rights Film Festival brings a line-up of critically acclaimed films addressing social justice issues around the globe to Central New York Sept. 26-28.