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Campus & Community

Fall 2017 Interfaith Dinner Dialogue Series Begins Nov. 2

Wednesday, October 25, 2017, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

The University’s fall 2017 Interfaith Dialogue Dinner Series, “Common and Diverse Ground: Raising Consciousnesses by Acknowledging the ‘Hidden’ Things that Divide Us,” will begin on Thursday, Nov. 2. The dialogue, on “Hospitality, Immigration, Justice,” will be held from 6-8 p.m….

Health & Society

Remembrance Scholar’s Passion for Medicine Leads Her to Public Health at Falk

Monday, October 23, 2017, By Valerie Pietra

There are few things more difficult than walking a loved one through illness. For the caregiver, the challenges can magnify their strength to love, advocate and serve. In the process, some discover a new calling both unexpected and beautiful: the…

Moneyish

New Show Brings A-Listers to Your Living Room

Friday, October 20, 2017, By Sawyer Kamman

While we are used to watching movie stars on the big screen, the next step is to watch the big screen with these stars sitting right next to us. That is the premise of a new show, Movie Night with…

Campus & Community

Faculty, Staff Invited to Register for Financial Wellness Presentation

Friday, October 20, 2017, By News Staff

Are you feeling anxious about debt? You’re not alone. Seventy-two percent of Americans said they felt stressed about money, with 22 percent feeling “extreme” stress (American Psychological Association). Dumping debt can be easier said than done—but it is a crucial, stress-relieving step in the…

Campus & Community

Remembrance Week Begins Sunday with Candlelight Vigil

Friday, October 20, 2017, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

The weeklong series of events honors the 270 people, including 35 students studying abroad through Syracuse University, who lost their lives in the terrorist bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, on Dec. 21, 1988.

STEM

Yale Physicist to Deliver 10th Annual Wali Lecture Oct. 26

Thursday, October 19, 2017, By Rob Enslin

The College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) will celebrate the 10th anniversary of one of its premier lecture series with a program by a renowned theoretical astrophysicist. Priyamvada Natarajan, professor of astronomy and physics at Yale University, will deliver this…

Arts & Culture

Poets Explore Theme of Disability as a Way of Knowing at Oct. 24 Event

Wednesday, October 18, 2017, By Kathleen Haley

Poets Ona Gritz and Daniel Simpson will share verses from their book, “Border Songs: A Conversation in Poems,” at a reading Tuesday, Oct. 24, in celebration of Disability Awareness Month. The event, part of Disabilities as Ways of Knowing: A…

Campus & Community

University Hosts Disability Awareness Month

Wednesday, October 18, 2017, By Shannon Andre

Throughout the month of October, the Disability Cultural Center (DCC) and campus partners are hosting events in celebration of Disability Awareness Month.  The events include an open house, an inclusive book exhibit, collaborating for Mental Health Awareness Week, movie screenings…

Campus & Community

Steven J. Bennett Appointed Senior Vice President for Academic Operations

Tuesday, October 17, 2017, By News Staff

Vice Chancellor and Provost Michele Wheatly today announced the appointment of Steven J. Bennett to the position of senior vice president for academic operations. As the Office of Academic Affairs continues to lead the implementation of the Academic Strategic Plan,…

Arts & Culture

SYRFILMFEST 2017 Begins Wednesday With Five Days of Film Screenings, Discussions

Tuesday, October 17, 2017, By Kevin Morrow

The 14th annual Syracuse International Film Festival (SYRFILMFEST 2017) opens Wednesday, Oct. 18, and continues through Sunday, Oct. 22, with some three dozen films (including a silent film classic), as well as a filmmakers’ forum and discussions with Syracuse-born actress…