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Philanthropic Spirit that Never Loses Sight of the Goal

Wednesday, October 14, 2020, By Eileen Korey

Brett Jefferson ’88 likes to cite the book titled “David and Goliath” by Malcolm Gladwell, when reflecting on life’s challenges that confronted him as a boy. The book explores the power of the underdog and the role of adversity in…

Campus & Community

Update on the Status of Our Investigation and Upcoming Town Halls from Loretta E. Lynch

Wednesday, October 14, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Members of the Syracuse University Community: I am writing to provide an update on our ongoing independent review of the Department of Public Safety (DPS). Community Review Board Framework and Town Halls As you may know, my team and…

Campus & Community

Message from Dean of Students Marianne Thomson

Tuesday, October 13, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: It is with great sadness that I write to inform you about the tragic death of one of our students, Trevor Daley Pierce ’24. Trevor, a first-year student from Jaffrey, New Hampshire, was involved in…

News Channel 9

“Celebrating Indigenous People’s Day.”

Sunday, October 11, 2020, By Lily Datz

Scott Manning Stevens, associate professor and director of Native American and Indigenous studies in the College of Arts & Sciences, was quoted in the News Channel 9 story “Celebrating Indigenous People’s Day.” Stevens says that many students are never taught…

USA Today

“Falling TV ratings across most sports? Here are four reasons to explain drop during pandemic.”

Thursday, October 8, 2020, By Lily Datz

Dennis Deninger, professor of practice in the Newhouse School and Falk College, was quoted in the USA Today story “Falling TV ratings across most sports? Here are four reasons to explain drop during pandemic.” When the pandemic halted most televised…

Campus & Community

Jewish Students Celebrate ‘Sweet’ High Holidays on Campus

Thursday, October 8, 2020, By News Staff

Jewish New Year, a celebration typically celebrated at home with sweets and family, was an uplifting on-campus experience for Jewish students this year. Syracuse Hillel and Chabad House at Syracuse University celebrated and observed Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkot…

Campus & Community

Meet LaShan Lovelace, Syracuse’s New Director of Diversity and Inclusion

Wednesday, October 7, 2020, By News Staff

Now more than ever, diversity and inclusion matter. As Syracuse’s new director of diversity and inclusion, LaShan Lovelace is helping to lead the University’s work to create a welcoming, respectful campus climate where everyone is provided with equal opportunity to…

Campus & Community

School of Education Announces New Center on Disability and Inclusion

Friday, October 2, 2020, By Karly Grifasi

Bringing together decades of leadership into one collaborative center, the School of Education has announced the new Center on Disability and Inclusion (CDI). Formed to advance inclusive education and disability rights, and promote the inclusion of people with disabilities in…

Campus & Community

On-Campus Flu Vaccine Clinics Announced for Students, Faculty and Staff

Thursday, October 1, 2020, By News Staff

As outlined in the Syracuse University SAFE public health framework [PDF] released over the summer, all members of the Syracuse University community are expected to get an influenza (flu) vaccine as an important component of keeping campus safe and open…

Campus & Community

Ibram Kendi to Present Virtual Conversation about Anti-Racism, Critical Social Issues Oct. 21

Thursday, October 1, 2020, By Matt Michael

Ibram X. Kendi, Ph.D., one of America’s foremost historians and leading anti-racist voices, will present a virtual “Community Conversation” about anti-racism and critical social issues that affect all of us on Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 7 to 9 p.m. Kendi…