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Sexual and Relationship Violence Task Force Provides Update to Campus Community on Key Progress, Achievements
The Chancellor’s Task Force on Sexual and Relationship Violence concluded its second year of work at Syracuse University. The 30-member task force, appointed by Chancellor Syverud in spring of 2015, focused throughout the 2016-17 academic year on key recommendations that…
Outdoor Adventure Trips: Whitewater Rafting Available Throughout September
The Department of Recreation Services is offering a series of whitewater rafting trips throughout September to the Black River in Watertown. Trips are available: Saturday, Sept. 9; Saturday, Sept. 16; Sunday, Sept. 17; and Saturday, Sept. 23; from 10:30 a.m….
Creative Writing Program Achieves New Peak of Success
Members of the top-ranked program, based in the Department of English in the College of Arts and Sciences, are celebrating a raft of honors, awards and new publications.
Syracuse Symposium Announces Yearlong Theme of ‘Belonging’
The Syracuse University Humanities Center announces its lineup for the 2017-18 Syracuse Symposium, whose theme is “Belonging.” The popular series highlights innovative, interdisciplinary work in the humanities by renowned scholars, artists, authors and performers. Fall guests include visual artist Suné Woods (Sept. 13-16);…
University Welcomes 90 New Full-time Faculty for 2017-18
Syracuse University has hired 90 new full-time faculty members for 2017-18. The additions include tenure and tenure-track professors as well as non-tenure-track faculty including teaching professors and professors of practice. “Our newest faculty colleagues are talented and accomplished scholars and…
Lunch Time Poems to Launch Sept. 22 in Bird Library
Syracuse University Libraries is pleased to announce a series of free noontime poetry readings this semester called Lunch Time Poems. Hosted by poet Stephen Kuusisto, professor in the cultural foundations of educations department in the School of Education, the series will…
Alumni Dan and Kathy Mezzalingua Support University, Student Scholars through $5.25 Million Gift
University Trustee Dan Mezzalingua ’60 and his wife, Kathy G’62, are generously supporting future generations of high-achieving students at Syracuse University through a $5.25 million gift for undergraduate financial aid. Their support is directed to the Invest Syracuse Initiative, a $40…
Keli Perrin Interviewed by Business Insider on Trump’s Texas Visit
In gauging President Trump’s visit to Harvey-ravaged Texas, Business Insider spoke with Keli Perrin, the Associate Director of Syracuse’s Institute for National Security and Counterterrorism department. While many criticized the President over his visit, for Business Insider, Perrin was quoted…
Diversity and Inclusion Strengthened at Syracuse University During Past Year, Important Work Continues
Last week, new and returning students arrived on campus to kick off the 2017-18 academic year. As they settle in, they, along with the entire campus community, will notice expanded and new initiatives aimed at enhancing diversity and inclusion campuswide.
University Offers Hurricane Relief Outreach
Hurricane Harvey, a Category 4 storm, hit the Gulf Coast of Texas and Louisiana in the past week. The storm and its historic flooding have caused numerous deaths, affected millions of residents and caused tens of billions of dollars in…