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Is the Strength of ISIS Real?

Wednesday, November 25, 2015, By Keith Kobland

Secretary of State John Kerry has vowed that the world will defeat ISIS, telling reporters on Monday that ISIS is “not 10 feet tall”. However, considering recent terrorist attacks in Paris France, and the bombing of a Russian commercial jetliner,…

Media, Law & Policy

ISIS Terrorism: A Q&A with Faculty Experts

Friday, November 20, 2015, By Cyndi Moritz

Four Syracuse University professors who are experts in terrorism give their views on the recent attacks in Paris and elsewhere and how the world should respond.

Arts & Culture

Syracuse Stage Brings Back Holiday Favorite ‘The Santaland Diaries’ Dec. 9

Thursday, November 19, 2015, By Kristina Starowitz

Back by popular demand: David Sedaris’ perfect antidote to holiday madness. For those who like a little jeer with their Christmas cheer, “The Santaland Diaries” offers Crumpet, a 33-year-old starving artist turned Macy’s elf. It’s the most wonderful time of the…

Campus & Community

University to Expand Faculty and Staff Assistance Program

Thursday, November 19, 2015, By News Staff

Syracuse University is exploring opportunities to partner with a comprehensive employee assistance services provider to enhance and expand the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP). The program currently offers a variety of counseling, consultation, family care and educational services for…

Arts & Culture

Outlaw Culture Music: Williams Makes Faculty Debut with Concert

Monday, November 16, 2015, By Amy Manley

James Gordon Williams, a creative musician and critical musicologist in the College of Arts and Sciences, will present a special concert titled “Outlaw Culture Music.” Inspired by a series of essays by social activist Gloria Jean Watkins (whose nom de plume…

Media, Law & Policy

Stromer-Galley’s Book Wins NCA Political Communication Award

Monday, November 16, 2015, By J.D. Ross

A book written by School of Information Studies (iSchool) Associate Professor Jennifer Stromer-Galley has been selected as the 2015 Roderick P. Hart Outstanding Book Award by the National Communication Association’s (NCA) Political Communication Division. “With 20 excellent books nominated for this…

Campus & Community

Greek Leaders Take Stand Against Sexual Assault

Thursday, November 12, 2015, By News Staff

“Even if you’re initiating a conversation, just one, then that’s one more conversation than was happening earlier,” says Tristan Ruzic, president of the Syracuse University Panhellenic Council. “If you can just prevent one more person from becoming a statistic, you’ve…

Veterans

University Hosts Veterans Day Reading Program Nov. 11

Wednesday, November 11, 2015, By Keith Kobland

Syracuse University will honor Veterans Day with an evening of readings by members of the Syracuse Veterans’ Writing Group (SVWG). The event, which addresses the enduring effects of war, including moral injury, features original poetry and nonfiction by seven local…

Arts & Culture

Syracuse Stage Starts Off Holiday Season with High Flying Family Musical ‘Peter Pan’

Tuesday, November 10, 2015, By Kristina Starowitz

Journey to Neverland in the high-flying family musical “Peter Pan” this holiday season at Syracuse Stage. “All children, except one, grow up.” So begins the magical adventure that has been delighting youngsters (and oldsters) for more than 100 years. With…

Campus & Community

Career Services Welcomes New Staff Members

Friday, October 30, 2015, By News Staff

Career Services has welcomed three new members to its team, which will help Career Services continue to provide career advice, connections and opportunities to students and alumni. Susan Call has been appointed the interim associate director for employer relations, joining…