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Yona Lei Named Recipient of the 2019 Norma Slepecky Undergraduate Research Prize

Thursday, April 25, 2019, By News Staff

Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) has announced that Yongna (Yona) Lei, a senior majoring in biochemistry and minoring in philosophy in the College of Arts and Sciences, is the recipient of the 2019 Norma Slepecky Undergraduate Research Prize. Norma…

Campus & Community

Celebrate the Earth at Earthfest

Wednesday, April 24, 2019, By News Staff

Earthfest is Sunday, April 28, from noon to 4 p.m. in the Thornden Park Amphitheater. The sustainability-themed music and arts festival celebrates Earth Day, sustainability on the Syracuse University and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY-ESF) campuses, and…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University to Award Four Honorary Degrees at 2019 Commencement

Monday, April 22, 2019, By Kathleen Haley

An international diplomat and champion for human rights; a global executive and philanthropist; an expert economist and leader in U.S. monetary policymaking; and a successful family business entrepreneur and social justice philanthropist will be awarded honorary degrees at Syracuse University’s…

Arts & Culture

Fred Wellner: Making Magic from Metal

Monday, April 22, 2019, By Kevin Morrow

Fred Wellner ’17 is a native of Baldwinsville and a senior designer with Syracuse University Press. He is also a talented metalwork artist and a regular participant in the University’s On My Own Time (OMOT) exhibition. Through the years, OMOT…

Campus & Community

Arts and Sciences Professor Named Inaugural Lender Center Fellow

Monday, April 22, 2019, By Maria Damiano

Casarae Gibson, assistant professor of African American literature and studies in the College of Arts and Sciences, has been named the first Lender Faculty Fellow by the Lender Center for Social Justice. The Lender Faculty Fellowship supports a two-year research…

Arts & Culture

Syracuse Stage Presents the 2016 Tony Award Winner for Best Play

Friday, April 19, 2019, By Joanna Penalva

The 2016 Tony Award winner for Best Play is next up at Syracuse Stage. Stephen Karam’s acclaimed comedy/drama “The Humans” runs April 24 to May 12 in the Archbold Theatre, 820 E. Genesee St., Syracuse. Named Best Play of the…

Media, Law & Policy

Amy Falkner Named Interim Dean of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications

Thursday, April 18, 2019, By Kathleen Haley

Vice Chancellor and Provost Michele Wheatly announced today that Amy Falkner, senior associate dean for academic affairs and associate professor of advertising, will become interim dean of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, effective immediately. Falkner, who has been…

Campus & Community

Hip Hop DJ, Culture Critic Jay Smooth to Speak April 22 on Fostering Racial Diversity, Inclusion

Wednesday, April 17, 2019, By Kathleen Haley

Acclaimed DJ and hip hop culture critic Jay Smooth will speak on Monday, April 22, at the Joyce Hergenhan Auditorium, Newhouse 3, on fostering racial diversity and inclusion, student engagement and free speech versus hate speech. The event will be…

Campus & Community

Syracuse Architecture Thesis Reviews, Competition and Exhibition Mark End of Year

Tuesday, April 16, 2019, By Julie Sharkey

The School of Architecture will cap off an exciting academic year with thesis reviews, the Thesis Prize Jury competition and an exhibition of student work. Thesis Reviews On Monday and Tuesday, April 22-23, the school will host its annual final…

Arts & Culture

School of Design’s Saluti Curates First Retrospective of Artist Louisa Chase ’73

Monday, April 15, 2019, By News Staff

“Louisa Chase: Below the Surface,” a current exhibition at the Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill, New York, is the first retrospective of the neo-expressionist and new image painter and printmaker. Curated by Andrew Saluti, assistant professor and program coordinator…