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Internationalization Council to Examine Strategies for Enhanced Partnerships with China
The Internationalization Council at Syracuse University begins its third year of work this fall with a focus on developing and recommending elements of a comprehensive China strategy for the University. Leading the effort this year will be co-chairs Steven Bennett,…
Pan Am 103 Remembrance Trees to be Planted on South Campus
University College has organized a tree planting project with departments across campus to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Pan Am 103 bombing over Lockerbie, Scotland. Working with Larry Mason, professor of visual communications in the Newhouse School and Syracuse…
‘still/here’ Screening and Q&A with Award-Winning Experimental Filmmaker Christopher Harris
Light Work’s Urban Video Project announces the exhibition “Christopher Harris: Extended Forecast” by the award-winning filmmaker. This will be on view at Light Work UVP’s outdoor projection site on the north facade of the Everson Museum of Art at 401…
Chancellor Syverud Addresses Oct. 10 University Senate Meeting
Chancellor Kent Syverud discussed shared governance and the comprehensive review of Greek Life at the Oct. 10 University Senate meeting. He recognized the Institute for Veterans and Military Families as it celebrates 100,000 individuals served and gave an update on…
Big Data and Social Policy Focus of Oct. 24 Research Colloquium
The Falk College Research Center will host a research colloquium, “Big Data and Social Policy: Current and Future Developments,” with Philip Gillingham from the University of Queensland, Australia, on Wednesday, Oct. 24, from noon to 1:15 p.m. in Falk Complex,…
Upcoming WorkLife Workshops for Faculty and Staff
In a world where children are “growing up digital,” it can be challenging to find a healthy balance when setting limits for family screen time, whether it’s TV or other electronics. An upcoming 30-minute workshop—Limiting Electronics and TV Time, Digital…
Syracuse Marks National Arts and Humanities Month: University Celebrates ‘Importance of Culture’ with Spate of Events, Activities
October is National Arts and Humanities Month (NAHM), and Syracuse University is marking the occasion with an array of events and activities. Vivian May, director of the Humanities Center, says most of the University’s NAHM-related programming originates in the College…
Lack of Federal Leadership Is No Reason for Global Sustainability Effort to Stop
This week, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released a report highlighting a number of climate change impacts that could be avoided by limiting global warming to 1.5ºC (34.7ºF) compared to 2ºC (35.6ºF) or more. Charles Driscoll, whose research focus…
College of Arts and Sciences Appoints First Operations Director
Matthew Kennedy to oversee planning, implementation of A&S’ strategic initiatives The College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) continues to build administrative efficiency with the appointment of a director of operations and administration. Matthew J. Kennedy has assumed the newly minted…
Being the Stories We Tell: Syracuse Symposium Organizers Use Fall Events to Probe Individual, Collective Power of Storytelling
Syracuse Symposium—a program of the Humanities Center in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S)—continues its yearlong look at “Stories” with a spate of October events. The lineup includes the exhibition “Look Now: Facing Breast Cancer”; a lecture by geographer Nicolas…