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Power to the People: Two-Day Commemoration to Honor Life and Legacy of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

Friday, April 13, 2018, By Joyce LaLonde

Honoring the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. is engrained in the identity of Syracuse University and continues on Sunday, April 15, and Monday, April 16. Events of the two-day commemoration, “Power to the People,” aim…

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…

Campus & Community

University College Hosts Open House in Celebration of Centennial Year

Tuesday, April 10, 2018, By Eileen Jevis

University College (UC) is opening its doors to the public to celebrate its 100th year of providing education to part-time students. An Open House and a tour of University College will take place on Thursday, April 19, from noon-3 p.m….

Campus & Community

Feel Good Friday Activities

Tuesday, April 10, 2018, By News Staff

Feel Good Friday activities are the perfect way to end your workweek. Activities for Friday, April 13, include: Yoga: Focus on the breath in combination with various poses to help strengthen your body and your mind. Whether you are an…

Arts & Culture

Syracuse Symposium Presents Musical, Literary Events April 12-13

Tuesday, April 10, 2018, By Rob Enslin

Syracuse Symposium continues its yearlong survey of “Belonging” with a trio of arts events, April 12-13. On Thursday, April 12, singer-songwriter Colleen Kattau G’92 will present a lecture-performance about the Latin American New Song Movement from 2-3:20 p.m. in 304 Tolley. The program is part…

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…

Campus & Community

Libraries to Host Fifth Annual Human Library Event on April 11

Friday, April 6, 2018, By Pamela Whiteley McLaughlin

The Syracuse University Libraries will host the fifth annual Human Library event on Wednesday, April 11, from noon to 5 p.m. in Bird Library. “Human books” representing a wide range of cultural backgrounds and life experiences will share their stories…

STEM

Invent@SU Students Design Inflatable Cushion to Help People with Mobility Challenges

Friday, April 6, 2018, By Alex Dunbar

As part of the Invent@SU session held in New York City during the summer of 2017, Kalia Barrow ’17 and Ruby Batbaatar ’19 invented “Pneu-Strength.” There device is an inflatable cushion system that can help people with mobility issues to…

MedPage Today

What the Veterans Affairs Needs

Tuesday, April 3, 2018, By Sawyer Kamman

Mike Haynie, vice chancellor for strategic initiatives and innovation and founding executive director of IVMF, was interviewed by MedPage today an article about the nomination of Dr. Ronny Jackson as the next head of Veterans Affairs.  “Jackson’s Nomination to Run…

Arts & Culture

Barnard Zine Librarian to Headline Syracuse Symposium April 5-6

Tuesday, April 3, 2018, By Rob Enslin

Syracuse Symposium continues its yearlong look at “Belonging” with a visit by renowned zine maker and librarian Jenna Freedman. A member of Columbia University’s Barnard College, Freedman will headline a lecture and workshop collectively titled “Classification and Language(s) of Belonging,”…