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Washington Post

Humanities Degrees Are Still Necessary

Wednesday, October 18, 2017, By Sawyer Kamman

Gerald Greenberg, associate professor of Russian and Linguistics and Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the College of Arts and Sciences, talks to the Washington Post on the importance of a humanities degree. “The value of a college education…

Campus & Community

Mission Accomplished! Syracuse University Soars in First-Ever Giving Day

Wednesday, October 18, 2017, By Kim Infanti

Thank you! The Syracuse University community came together to make Tuesday an extraordinary day. Boost the ’Cuse, Syracuse’s 24 hours of giving, launched with an initial goal of 1,870 donors, and the historic day ended with nearly double that: 3,568 donors…

Campus & Community

Four Questions with Student Advisory Council Member David Edelstein

Wednesday, October 18, 2017, By Joyce LaLonde

The Student Advisory Council to the Division of Enrollment and the Student Experience, previously known as the Student Affairs Advisory Board, begins its third academic year providing counsel and input on key areas that impact the student experience. The application…

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…

Campus & Community

Today Is the Day to Boost the ’Cuse!

Tuesday, October 17, 2017, By John Boccacino

Boost the ’Cuse, Syracuse University’s first-ever 24-hour giving day, takes place all day today. Alumni and friends of SU around the world are encouraged to make a gift to support the part of SU they love most.

Health & Society

Bridges to Food Quality

Thursday, October 12, 2017, By Matt Wheeler

As a young man, Minhao Chen G’12 began to notice that something wasn’t right. One by one, family friends in Shanghai were being diagnosed with cancer. By the time he had completed his undergraduate degree in China, five people he knew had…

Campus & Community

University Kicks Off 2017 United Way Campaign with Dollar Day at the Dome Friday

Thursday, October 12, 2017, By News Staff

Dollar Day for the United Way returns to the Carrier Dome Friday, Oct. 13, prior to the men’s football game against Clemson. Prior to tipoff at 7 p.m., students representing Syracuse University’s fraternities and sororities will solicit fans for donations…

Arts & Culture

Syracuse Symposium Continues ‘Belonging’ Theme with Artist Wafaa Bilal Oct. 12-13

Wednesday, October 11, 2017, By Rob Enslin

Syracuse Symposium continues its yearlong exploration of “Belonging” with a mini-residency by acclaimed Iraqi-American artist Wafaa Bilal. On Thursday, Oct. 12, Bilal will give a presentation titled “Performing Change: Diaspora and Belonging” from 5-6:30 p.m. in the Peter Graham Scholarly Commons, 114…

Campus & Community

Boost the ’Cuse Mission Is Go for Launch!

Tuesday, October 10, 2017, By Kim Infanti

We are one week away from Boost the ’Cuse—Syracuse University’s first ever 24-hour giving day on Oct. 17. As you read last week, a $500,000 gift from Syracuse University Life Trustee Daniel A. D’Aniello ’68 will ensure that your gifts on…