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Campus & Community

Chancellor Announces New University-wide Workgroup on Diversity, Inclusion

Monday, September 28, 2015, By News Staff

Chancellor Kent Syverud today announced the creation of a new University-wide Chancellor’s Workgroup on Diversity and Inclusion. The new workgroup will mirror in structure and scope the successful Workgroup on Sexual Violence Prevention, Education and Advocacy the Chancellor created last…

Media, Law & Policy

Prospective Law Students Invited to Participate in Law Week 2015

Wednesday, September 23, 2015, By Sarah Scalese

In the 2012-2013 academic year, more than 139,000 students were enrolled in roughly 200 U.S. law schools, according to a report issued by the Wall Street Journal. Fierce competition at the nation’s top schools remains a concern among applicants, which…

Arts & Culture

Research Relationship with New Zealand’s Massey University Sealed with Joint Agreement

Friday, September 18, 2015, By Erica Blust

Five years after initiating collaborations with Massey University, Syracuse University has signed a memorandum of understanding with its New Zealand counterpart. The memorandum formalizes the importance of the fine arts and design links between the two universities and outlines potential…

Arts & Culture

Marching Band Invited to Perform in 31st Annual London’s New Year’s Day Parade

Tuesday, September 15, 2015, By Erica Blust

The Syracuse University Marching Band (SUMB) has been invited to perform in the 31st annual London’s New Year’s Day Parade and Festival, to be held between Dec. 27, 2016-Jan. 3, 2017. The band was officially invited by City of Westminster…

Media, Law & Policy

Q&A: Assistant Professor Isaac Kfir on the Refugee Situation in Europe

Thursday, September 10, 2015, By Kathleen Haley

Refugees from several countries, including Syria, Afghanistan and Somalia, are fleeing violence in their homelands and seeking asylum by the tens of thousands in Europe. Such a large population movement is creating problems for Turkey, the Eastern European states and…

Four Alumni Receiving Prestigious Arents Award for Excellence

Wednesday, September 9, 2015, By Ellen Mbuqe

The recipients are: Emmy Award-winning media executive Erica Branch-Ridley ’87; advertising agency principal Eric Mower ’66, G’68; scholar, teacher and administrator Donna Shalala G’70, H’87; and sports marketing guru Brandon Steiner ’81.

Health & Society

Sandra Lane Honored with the 2015 Henrik L. Blum Award for Excellence in Health Policy

Tuesday, August 18, 2015, By Ellen Mbuqe

Sandra D. Lane, a Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Professor for Teaching Excellence and professor of public health and anthropology at the Falk College, will be honored with the 2015 Henrik L. Blum Award for Excellence in Health Policy…

Arts & Culture

Talent Agency to Present Teen Art Portfolios Aug. 14

Thursday, August 6, 2015, By Erica Blust

Local teen artists who participated in the six-week summer intensive offered by Talent Agency Teen Art Portfolio Development, Inc., will exhibit their work at an open house on Friday, Aug. 14, from 4-6:30 p.m. at the agency’s art studios, 831…

Arts & Culture

Vivian May Appointed Director of Humanities Center

Wednesday, June 17, 2015, By Rob Enslin

The Humanities Center in the College of Arts and Sciences has a new director. Vivian May, associate professor and chair of Women’s and Gender Studies (WGS), will take the helm of the Humanities Center on July 1. She succeeds interim…

Arts & Culture

Bea González to be Honored June 19 at Syracuse Stage Gala Event

Monday, June 15, 2015, By News Staff

Bea González, dean of University College, will be honored with the fourth annual Louis G. Marcoccia Award for Exemplary Service to Syracuse Stage at the Gala Event taking place at Schine Student Center on June 19. The event features a…