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Campus & Community

Eldawy, Letona Receive Prestigious Truman Scholarship

Friday, April 13, 2018, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

The Truman Scholarship was awarded this year to 59 exceptional college juniors in recognition of their community service, academic accomplishment and commitment to a career of public service.

Campus & Community

‘Diversity in Reading’ Events Support La Casita’s Bilingual Programs

Wednesday, April 11, 2018, By Renée K. Gadoua

La Casita’s third annual “Diversity in Reading” campaign is underway. The monthlong campaign’s goal is to raise support for  the bilingual library and dual language literacy programs at La Casita Cultural Center, 109 Otisco St., Syracuse. More than 160 student volunteers…

Media, Law & Policy

University Lectures Hosts Pulitzer Prize-Winning New York Times Columnist Maureen Dowd

Tuesday, April 10, 2018, By Kevin Morrow

Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times columnist and best-selling author Maureen Dowd will speak for the University Lectures on Friday, April 13, at 7:30 p.m. in Hendricks Chapel. The event—co-sponsored by the Lubin Society, with media sponsor WAER—is free and open…

Health & Society

Taishoff Center Assistant Director Dee Katovitch named Fulbright Specialist

Tuesday, April 10, 2018, By News Staff

The Taishoff Center for Inclusive Higher Education Assistant Director Diana “Dee” Katovitch will travel to the University of Iceland this April as a Fulbright specialist. Katovich will spend three weeks in Reykjavik working with the university to develop new opportunities…

Health & Society

Deconstructing Autism Awareness on April 10

Monday, April 9, 2018, By Joyce LaLonde

April is Autism Awareness Month, and a group of students on campus are tackling what is meant by “autism awareness” and how that may differ from “acceptance,” hoping to bring the Syracuse University community to that point. On Tuesday, April…

STEM

Join the Women in Technology Event

Monday, April 9, 2018, By News Staff

The second annual Women’s Empowerment Project presents the “Women in Tech” panel, featuring Kate Brodock, CEO of Women 2.0; Lynn Root, site reliability engineer at Spotify; and Maira Benjamin, director of engineering at Pandora. The event will be held April…

Campus & Community

Covington, Schaf Named Class of 2019 Senior Class Marshals

Monday, April 9, 2018, By Shannon Andre

Covington and Schaf will lead the Class of 2019 and carry their class banner to open Syracuse University’s 165th Commencement ceremony.

CNBC

Why China Could Win in the Tariff Talks, according to Professor Mary Lovely

Sunday, April 8, 2018, By Sawyer Kamman

As trade threats between the United States and China continue, President Trump has been facing opposition from within his own GOP. This contrasts with the Chinese government, who have extended greater power to their president, Xi Jinping. For CNBC, Maxwell…

Campus & Community

‘Born a Crime’ Selected as First Book for New Syracuse Reads Program

Friday, April 6, 2018, By Kathleen Haley

Peer facilitators sought to engage new students in book discussions Syracuse Reads Call for Peer Leaders from Syracuse University News on Vimeo. Beginning in the fall semester, new students will participate in a shared academic experience to explore together themes…

Health & Society

Strengthening, Stretching, Balance for Faculty and Staff

Friday, April 6, 2018, By News Staff

Want to feel better, have more energy and even add years to your life? Getting regular physical activity is one of the single best choices you can make for yourself and your health. Exercise has some powerful benefits, such as…