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How Anxiety about Terrorist Attacks Could Change Our Politics
In the wake of the devastating month marked by the downing of a Russian passenger plane, simultaneous suicide attacks in Beirut and coordinated attacks in Paris, American fears of terrorism are likely to increase. That in turn could shape policy…
Is the Strength of ISIS Real?
Secretary of State John Kerry has vowed that the world will defeat ISIS, telling reporters on Monday that ISIS is “not 10 feet tall”. However, considering recent terrorist attacks in Paris France, and the bombing of a Russian commercial jetliner,…
ISIS Terrorism: A Q&A with Faculty Experts
Four Syracuse University professors who are experts in terrorism give their views on the recent attacks in Paris and elsewhere and how the world should respond.
Members Appointed to Maxwell, VPA Dean Search Committees
Members of two search committees have been appointed to identify candidates to succeed the deans of the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and the College of Visual and Performing Arts. The committees will be seeking successors to Dean…
Syracuse Stage Brings Back Holiday Favorite ‘The Santaland Diaries’ Dec. 9
Back by popular demand: David Sedaris’ perfect antidote to holiday madness. For those who like a little jeer with their Christmas cheer, “The Santaland Diaries” offers Crumpet, a 33-year-old starving artist turned Macy’s elf. It’s the most wonderful time of the…
Setnor School Announces 2015 Gregg Smith National Choral Composition Contest Winner
Marie-Claire Saindon, a collaborative vocalist, composer and resident of Montreal, Quebec, Canada, has been named the winner of the 2015 Gregg Smith National Choral Composition Contest in the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ Rose, Jules R. and Stanford S….
INSCT/iSchool Students Take Part in the 2015 Internet Governance Forum
On Nov. 13, iSchool Associate Professor Lee McKnight and students in the INSCT/iSchool cross-curricular course “Cybersecurity Law and Policy” /”Information Security Policy”—team taught by INSCT Faculty Member Professor William Snyder—took part in the United Nations (UN) Internet Governance Forum (IGF)…
Committee Members Selected for Senior Vice President of Student Affairs Search
A committee, consisting of students, faculty and staff, has been selected to help lead the search for a new senior vice president of student affairs. As previously announced, Special Assistant to the Chancellor and University College Dean Bea González will…
Candlelight Vigil at Wall of Remembrance Tonight
The 2015-16 Remembrance Scholars and Lockerbie Scholars will hold a Candlelight Vigil tonight (Nov. 15) at 7 p.m. at the Wall of Remembrance, located in front of the Hall of Languages. The vigil will honor the victims of the recent…
Syracuse Stage Starts Off Holiday Season with High Flying Family Musical ‘Peter Pan’
Journey to Neverland in the high-flying family musical “Peter Pan” this holiday season at Syracuse Stage. “All children, except one, grow up.” So begins the magical adventure that has been delighting youngsters (and oldsters) for more than 100 years. With…