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New Yorker Reviews David Yaffe’s New Joni Mitchell Biography
Following its recent publication, many outlets have reviewed Reckless Daughter, a biography about Joni Mitchell, written by Arts and Sciences Assistant Professor David Yaffe. One recent review came from the New Yorker, who favored the work. “Yaffe’s book is partly…
Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez Speaks Tonight
In honor of Latino Hispanic Heritage Month, writer and creator of the critically acclaimed and best-selling graphic novel “La Borinqueña” Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez will speak on Tuesday, Oct. 3, at 6 p.m. in the Peter Graham Scholarly Commons, 114 Bird Library….
Are Credit Monitoring Services Worth It?
Many often wonder if they should use a credit monitoring service or not. After the Equifax breach, the answer seemingly stands with a firm yes. However, Whitman School of Management Accounting Professor MaryAnn Monforte says otherwise while talking to US…
Kaya Oakes to Present Borgognoni Lecture Oct. 9
People under 50 increasingly distrust institutions and “don’t like the ways in which politics and religion get tied together,” says Kaya Oakes, an author, journalist and writing teacher at the University of California, Berkeley. She will deliver the Joseph and…
Yaffe Interviewed About Joni Mitchel Biography
A name that revolutionized the musical world forever is Joni Mitchell. Her songs transcend generations, and were the focal point of a new biography written by Syracuse Humanities Professor David Yaffe. His biography on the song writer is entitled Reckless…
Prof. Monmonier Examines Map Inventions in New Book
Geography Professor Mark Monmonier of the Maxwell School was heavily featured in the National Geographic article, “These are the Cleverest, Weirdest, Mapping Ideas Ever Patented.” Monmonier uncovered and engaged with over 300 map-related patents for his new book, “Patents and…
After Many Years and Many Ceremonies, Nancy Weatherly Sharp Retires as University Mace Bearer
Thursday’s New Student Convocation marked the start of an exciting adventure for thousands of Syracuse newcomers and the end of one University community member’s valuable service in a time-honored role. The event was the last for Nancy Weatherly Sharp, professor…
Student Discovers Tuberculosis DNA in Dental Plaque of Smithsonian’s Anatomical Collection
In a collection of historic skeletal remains at the Smithsonian, microscopic signs of a serious contagion lurk in an intriguing place in a sample of individuals from 100 years ago. Student researcher Soleil Young ’17, a member of the Renée…
Iconic Stairway to Temporarily Close During Crouse College Renovations
The stairs leading from University Place up to the front of Crouse College will be closed to foot traffic through Aug. 15. During the construction work, all pedestrians should use the stairs in front of Maxwell Hall, located adjacent to…
Emeritus Professor Jerome Malinowski to Share Experience Designing Iconic Car
In the early 1960s, the Ford Motor Co. wanted to design and develop a new car that would revolutionize the auto industry. In the midst of the failed expectations of Ford’s Edsel automobile, and the success of Italian auto manufacturer…