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Student Assembly of Interfaith Leaders: Building Empathy and Shared Purpose at Syracuse University

Friday, November 3, 2023, By Dara Harper

Twice per month, a group of students gather in Hendricks Chapel for dinner and meaningful interfaith conversation. From Muslim to Christian, Hindu to Jewish, and many others in between, these students who make up the Student Assembly of Interfaith Leaders…

Arts & Culture

Hendricks Chapel Choir, Syracuse University Wind Ensemble Pay Tribute to Pan Am 103 Victims on UK Performance Tour

Thursday, November 2, 2023, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

This past spring, the voices of members of the Hendricks Chapel Choir and the notes played by the Syracuse University Wind Ensemble floated through various spaces in the United Kingdom—from urban St. Paul’s Church in London’s Covent Garden, to rural…

Campus & Community

Keeping Legacy Alive for Incredible Syracuse Student-Athlete Veteran

Wednesday, November 1, 2023, By Keith Kobland

What if one of the greatest student-athletes in Syracuse University’s storied history—its first Black sports star—was one of the world’s least-known legends? Wilmeth Sidat-Singh ’39 is partially recognized within the University community, but his full story hasn’t ever been told—until…

Campus & Community

Special Collections Research Center Awards 2 Faculty Fellows Grants for 2024-25

Monday, October 30, 2023, By Cristina Hatem

Syracuse University Libraries’ Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) has awarded its two Faculty Fellows grants for the 2024-25 academic year. Stephanie Shirilan, associate professor of English and textual studies in the College of Arts and Sciences, and Lawrence Chua, associate…

Campus & Community

University Celebrates First-Generation Day Nov. 8

Monday, October 30, 2023, By Cristina Hatem

National First-Generation College Celebration on Nov. 8 provides an opportunity to celebrate first-generation students whose parents have not attended a higher education institution. The University community is invited to participate in several events being held on Nov. 8 in Bird…

Campus & Community

’CUSE50 Summit 2023: Network With the 50 Fastest-Growing Alumni Businesses

Monday, October 30, 2023, By Christine Grabowski

From production and digital media companies to pizza tours and EV charging solutions, the honorees of the inaugural ’CUSE50 Alumni Entrepreneur Awards are an impressive group of leaders representing the 50 fastest-growing Syracuse University alumni-owned businesses. Honorees will be celebrated…

Campus & Community

Advancing DEIA: Welcoming InclusiveU Students to First Year Seminar 101

Friday, October 27, 2023, By Jen Plummer

First Year Seminar 101 (FYS 101) is a one-credit course required by the University for all first-year and transfer undergraduates, covering such topics as belonging, interdependence, health and wellness, identity, socialization, prejudice, discrimination, bias and stereotype. InclusiveU, an initiative of…

Campus & Community

Film Favorites for Your Halloween Movie Night

Friday, October 27, 2023, By Christine Grabowski

Looking for a good scary movie to watch this Halloween? Get your popcorn and candy ready for these recommendations by some of our faculty experts who weighed in on their scariest favorites. Roger Hallas “I am particularly partial to artsy…

STEM

Physics Professor Honored by the American Physical Society

Tuesday, October 24, 2023, By Dan Bernardi

Jennifer Schwarz, professor of physics in the College of Arts and Sciences, has been named a Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS). She joins 24 previous Syracuse University faculty members to receive the distinction over the 100 years that the…

Media, Law & Policy

Newhouse School Mourns the Loss of Pioneering Media Executive Edward Bleier ’51

Monday, October 23, 2023, By Genaro Armas

Edward Bleier ’51, the innovative media executive who helped support the study of television and pop culture on the Syracuse University campus, died Tuesday, according to his wife, Magda Bleier. He was 94 years old. Bleier was a pioneer in…