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Campus & Community

AAS Professor Renate ‘Rennie’ Simson Remembered for Her Many Contributions

Thursday, February 23, 2017, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

When Renate “Rennie” Simson joined the Syracuse University faculty in 1979 as a full-time instructor, African American studies (AAS) was just being established as a department in the College of Arts and Sciences. It had existed at the University for…

Campus & Community

Sorority to Hold Auditions for Mr. Burgundy and Grey Pageant

Wednesday, February 22, 2017, By News Staff

Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Zeta Epsilon Chapter, is holding auditions for a gentleman’s pageant, Mr. Burgundy and Grey, to be held in April. The auditions will be held Saturday, Feb. 25, from 1 to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Feb….

Campus & Community

Prism Concert Auditions Feb. 24-25

Tuesday, February 21, 2017, By Roxanna Carpenter

Auditions to be a part of the next Prism concert are happening! Prism is the annual concert produced by the music industry program at SU. The concert is a unique 360-degree experience of light and sound that features a wide…

Campus & Community

Hendricks Chapel Encourages Connection Through Courageous Conversations

Friday, February 17, 2017, By Shannon Andre

Earlier this spring, Hendricks Chapel launched Courageous Conversations, an open space for campus community members to come together to talk, build connections and promote understanding. The conversations offer a space where students, faculty and staff can engage in meaningful, helpful…

Campus & Community

Nominations Sought for Chancellor’s Award for Public Engagement and Scholarship

Friday, February 17, 2017, By News Staff

[Update (March 7, 2017): The deadline for nominations for the 2017 Chancellor’s Award for Public Engagement and Scholarship has been extended to Friday, March 24.] Members of the Syracuse University campus community are invited to submit nominations for the 2017…

STEM

Sustainable Enterprise Partnership Awards $19,000 to Explore Innovations in Green Building

Friday, February 17, 2017, By Kerri D. Howell

Syracuse University’s Sustainable Enterprise Partnership (SEP), in cooperation with the U.S. Green Building Council awarded $19,000 to fund new research in the area of green building construction methods, specifically cross laminated timber (CLT) wood products in multi-family housing. Rene Germain,…

Voice of America

Professor Brian Taylor: More Evidence Needed Regarding Actions by Russia

Thursday, February 16, 2017, By Keith Kobland

Brian Taylor, professor of political science, was interviewed by Voice of America for the article Russian Actions Seen as Challenging Trump Administration

Media, Law & Policy

OZY Co-founder Carlos Watson to Deliver Leaders in Communications Lecture at Newhouse Feb. 27

Tuesday, February 14, 2017, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Carlos Watson, co-founder and CEO of OZY Media and editor in chief of OZY.com, will visit the Newhouse School as a guest of the school’s Leaders in Communications speaker series. He will speak on Feb. 27 at 7:30 p.m. in…

Campus & Community

Traditions Commission Presents 2017 Winter Carnival: ‘Alice in Wonderland’

Tuesday, February 14, 2017, By Justin Kim

Syracuse University’s Traditions Commission is continuing its tradition of fun and warmth at the annual Winter Carnival, Feb. 21-25. This year’s theme is “Alice in Wonderland”—a fantastical adventure series featuring a chili cook-off, trivia night, laser tag and much more….

Campus & Community

Syracuse University Monitoring Winter Weather and Travel Conditions for Monday, February 13

Sunday, February 12, 2017, By News Staff

Syracuse University is currently monitoring impending winter weather conditions. As the safety of students, faculty, staff and visitors is the University’s top priority, public safety officials are assessing anticipated travel conditions. This effort includes reviewing the most up-to-date National Weather…