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Arts & Culture

‘Rembrandt: The Consummate Etcher and Other 17th-Century Printmakers’ at Palitz Gallery

Monday, September 23, 2013, By Scott McDowell

Palitz Gallery presents “Rembrandt: The Consummate Etcher and Other 17th-Century Printmakers,” an exhibition containing 35 works, 12 of which are by Rembrandt, considered one of the most important figures in western art history. The exhibition runs through Nov. 14.

Campus & Community

Call for SU Honorary Degree Nominations by Oct. 7

Monday, September 23, 2013, By News Staff

The Syracuse University Senate Committee on Honorary Degrees invites all students, faculty, staff and alumni to nominate candidates to receive honorary degrees at the 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 Commencement ceremonies.  Deadline for all nominations is Oct. 7. Persons who…

Health & Society

‘Are Psychopaths Morally Responsible?’ Is Topic of Anbar Lecture

Thursday, September 19, 2013, By News Staff

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,…

Arts & Culture

Critical Connections Lecture on Plastics by Robert Friedel

Wednesday, September 18, 2013, By Pamela Whiteley McLaughlin

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…

Health & Society

Campus, Local Community Invited to Participate in Nutrition Consultation Program

Friday, September 13, 2013, By Michele Barrett

The Department of Public Health, Food Studies and Nutrition in Falk College wants to help Syracuse University and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students, faculty and staff, and members of the community at large, improve eating habits and…

Campus & Community

University Recognizes Constitution Day

Tuesday, September 10, 2013, By Keith Kobland

In honor of National Constitution Day, Syracuse University has planned a number of events to commemorate the adoption of the U.S. Constitution. Events are scheduled for Sept. 17, the day the U.S. Constitution was signed in 1787.

Media, Law & Policy

Conspiracy Theories Spread into Mainstream America

Tuesday, September 3, 2013, By News Staff

Professor Emeritus of Political Science Michael Barkun has written a revised and expanded edition of his 2001 book “Culture of Conspiracy: Apocalyptic Visions in Contemporary America” (University of California Press, 2013). In this second edition, Barkun looks at how American…

SUArt Galleries Highlights International Art in Permanent Collection with New Exhibitions

Wednesday, August 28, 2013, By Syracuse University Art Museum

The SUArt Galleries will open the 2013-14 exhibition year with three new exhibitions installed in the permanent collection galleries. Highlighting the breadth of the collections’ encyclopedic holdings and exploring international artists and themes, these new displays explore the genres of…

Arts & Culture

Stage Will Hold Second Round of Youth Auditions for ‘A Christmas Carol’ Sept. 13

Wednesday, August 21, 2013, By News Staff

Syracuse Stage is holding a second round of youth auditions for boys and girls ages 6-13 for eight roles in the 2013 holiday show “A Christmas Carol.” Youth auditions will take place on Friday, Sept. 13, from 3-6 p.m. To…

Campus & Community

University Wellness Initiative to Sponsor Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction

Monday, August 19, 2013, By News Staff

Interested in reducing your stress, increasing your concentration and/or improving your relationships?  Then join us for the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Program Thursday evenings at 5:30 p.m. starting on Sept. 26. This eight-week program includes weekly sessions and one…