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Publisher of National Catholic Reporter to Deliver Borgognoni Lecture Oct. 5

Monday, September 28, 2015, By Renée K. Gadoua

On the heels of Pope Francis’ visit to the United States, Thomas C. Fox, publisher of the National Catholic Reporter (NCR), will deliver the Joseph and Amelia Borgognoni Lecture in Catholic Theology and Religion in Society. Titled “Pope Francis and…

Famed South African Photographer to Visit Sept. 28

Friday, September 25, 2015, By Sarah Scalese

Iconic South African photographer Cedric Nunn will visit the University to promote his new book, “Unsettled: The 100 Year War of Resistance by Xhosa Against Boer and British” (Archipelago Books, 2015). As part of his visit, Nunn will discuss his…

Campus & Community

Libraries to Host Series on Accessibility in Museums, Libraries

Friday, September 25, 2015, By Pamela Whiteley McLaughlin

The Syracuse University Libraries will host a three-part webinar series on accessibility, organized by the American Alliance of Museums, in collaboration with the Coalition to Advance Learning in Archives, Libraries and Museums. Called Stories of Inclusion: Inclusive Practices at Cultural…

Campus & Community

DPS Ranked #6 in Top 25 University Departments Contributing to Student Safety

Friday, September 25, 2015, By News Staff

The Department of Public Safety was ranked at number six in the National Campus Safety Summit’s 2015 list of Top 25 university administrative departments making a difference in student safety. The ranking came as the result of a nomination detailing…

Members of Syracuse University Community Attend Dominican Day Parade in New York City

Thursday, September 24, 2015, By News Staff

Last month, Syracuse University was  represented at the Dominican Day Parade of New York City, an event which celebrates Dominican culture and pride. English Professor Silvio Torres-Saillant helped organize the group and was a member of the board that planned…

Media, Law & Policy

Prospective Law Students Invited to Participate in Law Week 2015

Wednesday, September 23, 2015, By Sarah Scalese

In the 2012-2013 academic year, more than 139,000 students were enrolled in roughly 200 U.S. law schools, according to a report issued by the Wall Street Journal. Fierce competition at the nation’s top schools remains a concern among applicants, which…

Business & Economy

Research Shows Relationships Among Creative Identity, Entitlement, Dishonesty

Wednesday, September 23, 2015, By Kerri D. Howell

Think that you are special because you are creative? You are not alone, and there may be some serious consequences, especially if you believe that creativity is rare.

Arts & Culture

Big Data, Big Challenges

Tuesday, September 22, 2015, By Amy Manley

Syracuse SymposiumTM continues its “Networks” theme with a presentation by Noshir Contractor, an expert on the science of social communication networks. Contractor will deliver the annual Kameshwar C. Wali Lecture in the Sciences and Humanities on Thursday, Sept. 24, at…

STEM

Indoor Mapping Project Attracts Funding from Google

Tuesday, September 22, 2015, By Diane Stirling

School of Information Studies (iSchool) Assistant Professor Yun Huang has received funding from Google’s Faculty Research Awards Program that will help her continue research on an indoor mapping project. The award of $38,514 is for Huang’s work on the research initiative “General…

Campus & Community

Apply Now for 2015 Homecoming Court

Tuesday, September 22, 2015, By News Staff

Since the first queen was crowned in 1962, Homecoming has been a way for Syracuse University seniors to show their Orange Pride. Each year, Homecoming Court is made up of a group of students who actively show their pride in…