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Syracuse University Celebrates Life of Honorary Trustee Martin J. Whitman ’49, H’08

Tuesday, April 17, 2018, By Carol Boll

Martin J. Whitman ’49, H’08, an investment industry visionary and generous benefactor to Syracuse University and its management school that bears his name, passed away April 16. A dedicated mentor and teacher who regularly returned to Syracuse to share his…

Campus & Community

’Cuse Market in Bird Library on April 20

Tuesday, April 17, 2018, By Pamela Whiteley McLaughlin

’Cuse Market will take place Friday, April 20, from 2-4 p.m. on the first floor of Bird Library, where faculty, staff, students and alumni will display their new products and creative work, whether it is a product, service or tech….

Campus & Community

Cydney Johnson ’77, G’96 Named Executive Director for State and Local Government Relations

Tuesday, April 17, 2018, By News Staff

Michael Haynie, vice chancellor for strategic initiatives and innovation, has announced that Cydney M. Johnson has joined Syracuse University as executive director for state and local government relations. Johnson brings more than 25 years of experience in government relations, higher…

Vice

Does Neo-Nazi Trolling Cross Free Speech Boundaries?

Monday, April 16, 2018, By Sawyer Kamman

Everyone has rights to their own free speech, though recently that concept has been under question, as a lawsuit over a Neo-Nazi “troll army” has become national news. It stems from a white supremacist having his followers harass a Jewish…

Campus & Community

Three to Receive Honorary Degrees at 2018 Commencement

Monday, April 16, 2018, By Kathleen Haley

A social and religious justice visionary, a barrier-breaking athlete and activist and a pre-eminent scholar of teaching and teaching education will receive honorary degrees at Syracuse University’s 2018 Commencement on Sunday, May 13, at the Dome.

Arts & Culture

Urban Video Project Presents Indoor Screening of Ben Russell’s feature-length film ‘Good Luck’

Friday, April 13, 2018, By Cjala Surratt

Light Work’s Urban Video Project (UVP) will present a special indoor screening of Ben Russell’s latest feature-length film, “Good Luck,” in the Everson Museum of Art’s Hosmer Auditorium on Thursday, April 19. Due to the 140-minute duration of the piece, the…

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…

Campus & Community

Engineering & Computer Science Enhances AEA Team to Advance ‘Transforming Our Future’ Plan

Friday, April 13, 2018, By Matt Wheeler

The College of Engineering & Computer Science has made two key personnel enhancements to bolster the “Transforming Our Future” plan, the college’s strategic advancement plan. Fred Brown, from Gettysburg College, has been hired as assistant dean of advancement and external affairs…

Campus & Community

Quinn XCII, YBN Nahmir, Orange Calderón Headline Mayfest 2018

Friday, April 13, 2018, By News Staff

University  Union has  announced  the  entertainment for Mayfest 2018, featuring  singer-­songwriter Quinn  XCII, rapper YBN Nahmir and DJ-­producer Orange Calderón. Gates for the event will open at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 27, in Walnut Park. With his ability to…