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Day of Conversation Presentations

Friday, February 27, 2015, By Keith Kobland

This video features the complete on-stage presentation held during the Day of Conversation at Syracuse University, held Wednesday, Feb. 25, to discuss the academic strategic plan. Day of Converstation Full Presentation from Syracuse University News on Vimeo.

Campus & Community

Harry Brod Presents ‘Asking for It: The Ethics and Erotics of Sexual Consent’

Thursday, February 26, 2015, By Shannon Andre

Harry Brod, widely recognized as a founding figure of the field of masculinity studies, will speak March 3 at 7 p.m. in Gifford Auditorium on “Asking For It: The Ethics and Erotics of Sexual Consent.” The lecture focuses on the…

Glow-in-the-Dark Dance Party Introduces Students to Consent

Wednesday, February 18, 2015, By Shannon Andre

The Office of Residence Life and Office of Health Promotion are partnering to host the “Glow Party, Dance Party” on Saturday, Feb. 21, from 11:30 p.m.-2 a.m. in the Schine Underground. The event is open to all students. Tickets are…

Wednesday Morning Discussion/Demonstrations Delve into Virtual Reality

Monday, February 16, 2015, By Kevin Morrow

Virtual reality (VR), once the stuff of science fiction, is now poised to move into the mainstream through consumer devices like the Oculus Rift (purchased by Facebook for $2 billion), the mobile phone-powered Samsung GearVR (in partnership with Oculus) and…

Arts & Culture

Electronic Media Communications up for More Emmy Awards

Wednesday, February 11, 2015, By News Staff

Syracuse University’s Electronic Media Communications (EMC) has received three Emmy nominations from the New York chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS). Documentaries “The Book of Saunders” and “Frank Langella: An Actor’s Actor” each received a…

Campus & Community

Third Annual SU Rising: Stop Sexual and Relationship Violence

Monday, February 9, 2015, By Shannon Andre

On Friday, Feb. 13, the Syracuse University community will again organize and raise awareness about the global crisis of gender violence during the annual SU Rising: Stop Sexual and Relationship Violence event. This is the third consecutive year that Syracuse…

Health & Society

Because Social Security Is a Legacy for All Generations

Monday, February 9, 2015, By Michele Barrett

A sign outside of Professor of Social Work Eric Kingson’s campus office reads, “Hands off our children & grandchildren’s Social Security,” which is one of several key messages found in the book he recently co-authored with attorney, author and long-time…

University Monitoring Winter Weather Conditions; No Change In Operating Status

Sunday, February 8, 2015, By News Staff

The University is monitoring the current winter weather and road conditions in Syracuse and the surrounding region. This effort includes assessing recent National Weather Service data and forecasting, and consulting with an independent meteorologist. Based on current conditions, the University…

Campus & Community

Athletics Hosting Second Annual ’Cuse Champions Auction Feb. 13

Tuesday, February 3, 2015, By News Staff

The Athletics Department will host its Second Annual ’Cuse Champions Auction on Friday, Feb. 13, from 6-9 p.m. at Manley Field House. After the success of the inaugural event last year, the auction is back in 2015 with even more…

Campus & Community

Housing Lottery Presentations and Open Forums

Monday, February 2, 2015, By News Staff

The Housing Lottery has changed! Current on-campus residents interested in participating in the 2015-16 Housing Lottery are encouraged to attend one of two Lottery overview presentations and open forums. Monday, Feb. 16,  7 p.m. Shemin Auditorium Tuesday, Feb. 17, 7…