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Arts & Culture

SUArt Galleries Announces Acquisition of Major Work by Contemporary Artist Carrie Mae Weems

Wednesday, March 28, 2018, By Cyndi Moritz

The Syracuse University Art Galleries has announced its acquisition of several important works by internationally acclaimed artist Carrie Mae Weems.  These works, “People of a Darker Hue” (2016), “All the Boys (Blocked 1)” and “All the Boys (Blocked 2)” (2016),…

Media, Law & Policy

Before Rolling Back Tailpipe Standards – Consider Gas Tax, Air Quality

Monday, March 26, 2018, By Daryl Lovell

The Environmental Protection Agency will decide by April 1 if future vehicle emissions standards should be eased – a decision long advocated for by the automotive industry. Charles Driscoll, a professor at Syracuse University’s College of Civil Engineering and Computer…

Health & Society

School Violence Expert on the Impact of the March to End Gun Violence

Monday, March 26, 2018, By Ellen Mbuqe

Ellen deLara, a Syracuse University associate professor emerita of social work, is available to discuss issues around school violence and school shootings. She sent along some comments after this weekend’s march to end gun violence as well as the issue…

Campus & Community

Inaugural Forever Orange Week Showcases the Syracuse Bond

Monday, March 26, 2018, By News Staff

This new initiative, hosted by the Forever Orange Student Alumni Council, features an array of activities that focus on that strong connection, while highlighting the ways students can be leaders who foster Orange pride on campus.

Campus & Community

History-Making Athlete, Social Activist Kathrine Switzer ’68, G’72 to Deliver 2018 Commencement Address at Syracuse University

Friday, March 23, 2018, By Kathleen Haley

As a 20-year-old Syracuse University junior in 1967, Switzer became the first woman to officially enter and run the Boston Marathon. That life-defining day inspired her to create greater opportunities for women in sports.

Arts & Culture

Syracuse Stage Announces 2018/2019 Season Bursting with Dynamic Stories, Vibrant Characters

Thursday, March 22, 2018, By Joanna Penalva

Three comedies, a world premiere, a charming holiday musical and a critically acclaimed Tony Award winner for Best Play make up the 2018/2019 Syracuse Stage season. “It is a season bursting with dynamic stories and vibrant characters,” says artistic director…

Campus & Community

Anish Shroff ’04 Named Speaker for AAPI Heritage Month Commemorative Lecture

Thursday, March 22, 2018, By Samarth Sharma

The Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) and Office of Program Development will welcome Anish Shroff ’04 as the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month commemorative lecturer. His talk will be titled “Ethnic Identity and the Power of Being Undefined.” Shroff will…

Campus & Community

TEDx Syracuse University Announces Speakers for 2018 Conference

Wednesday, March 21, 2018, By J.D. Ross

The student organizers at the TEDx Syracuse University conference have unveiled the speakers who will be presenting at the annual event this April. The team has always made it a point to select speakers from a variety of professions and locations,…

Media, Law & Policy

March 18 in Russia is more a coronation than an election

Thursday, March 15, 2018, By Ellen Mbuqe

Brian Taylor, professor and chair of the political science department at the Maxwell School, is available for comment about the upcoming Russian elections that will likely earn Vladimir Putin his second consecutive and fourth overall term as president. Taylor is…

STEM

Engineers, Computer Scientists Unite to Develop Autonomous UAVs

Tuesday, March 13, 2018, By Matt Wheeler

The future of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) is autonomy. Giving UAVs the ability to operate on their own opens up a world of possibilities, including package delivery, photography, surveillance and more. Today, most UAVs still need someone to control them…