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AFP

Zuckerberg Testimony Step in Right Direction for Regulation

Monday, April 16, 2018, By Sawyer Kamman

While there were no real fireworks following Mark Zuckerberg’s testimony of a security breach at Facebook, there were still benefits of the trial, according to social media expert and Newhouse assistant professor of communication, Jennifer Grygiel. Grygiel spoke with AFP…

Campus & Community

Chancellor Syverud, Provost Wheatly Call on Academic Leadership to Support Bold Growth in Study Abroad

Monday, April 16, 2018, By News Staff

Last week, Chancellor Kent Syverud and Provost Michele Wheatly welcomed Syracuse University’s eight international center directors to campus and outlined their vision for further internationalizing the Syracuse experience. The reception, attended by academic and administrative leadership, faculty, directors and students…

Campus & Community

Falk Graduate Students Host Charity Golf Tournament May 7 to Benefit Vera House

Friday, April 13, 2018, By News Staff

The sport venue and event management (SVEM) graduate program in Falk College is hosting a charity golf tournament to benefit Vera House on May 7 at Drumlins Country Club, beginning at noon. Monies raised will support Vera House’s comprehensive domestic…

Arts & Culture

Humanities Book Reception to Showcase University Authors April 17

Thursday, April 12, 2018, By Rob Enslin

The Syracuse University Humanities Center will host its third annual Books in the Humanities Reception on Tuesday, April 17, from 4:30-6 p.m. in the Goldstein Alumni and Faculty Center. Free and open to the public, this year’s event features more than 50 books by…

Health & Society

Syracuse Symposium to Conclude with Visit by Writer, Zen Teacher David R. Loy

Wednesday, April 11, 2018, By Rob Enslin

Syracuse Symposium concludes its yearlong look at “Belonging” with a contemplation on the Buddhist concept of nature. On Thursday, April 19, David R. Loy, a renowned professor, writer and Zen teacher in the Sanbo Zen tradition of Japanese Zen Buddhism, will give…

Campus & Community

Grand Canyon Adventure Offered to Students through Recreation Services

Wednesday, April 11, 2018, By Kathleen Haley

Hiking down into the Grand Canyon, floating down the Colorado River and building a team with new friends. The Department of Recreation Services offers students this trip of a lifetime to push their boundaries and experience a grand adventure. A…

Campus & Community

‘Diversity in Reading’ Events Support La Casita’s Bilingual Programs

Wednesday, April 11, 2018, By Renée K. Gadoua

La Casita’s third annual “Diversity in Reading” campaign is underway. The monthlong campaign’s goal is to raise support for  the bilingual library and dual language literacy programs at La Casita Cultural Center, 109 Otisco St., Syracuse. More than 160 student volunteers…

Campus & Community

First Student-Run Hackathon Coming to SU Campus April 21-22

Tuesday, April 10, 2018, By Alex Dunbar

On April 21 and 22, Syracuse University will welcome CuseHacks, the University’s first student-run hackathon. The event is free and college students from around the Northeast are invited to spend 24 hours building innovative applications, websites and hardware projects. It will…

Campus & Community

New Student Convocation Faculty Speaker Call for Nominations

Monday, April 9, 2018, By News Staff

The New Student Convocation Planning Committee is seeking nominations for the 2018 New Student Convocation faculty speaker. The selected speaker will give the faculty address to incoming undergraduate students during the Aug. 23 Convocation. A hallmark feature of the University’s…

Health & Society

Dietitian Tanya Zuckerbrot to Speak Today at Falk College

Monday, April 9, 2018, By News Staff

Tanya Zuckerbrot will speak on April 9 at 6 p.m., in Falk 100, with a reception taking place starting at 5 p.m. She will speak to the audience about her renowned F-Factor Diet, the only dietitian-created program for weight loss that…