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Arts & Culture

Cherríe Moraga to Serve as Watson Distinguished Visiting Professor Feb. 20-March 3

Thursday, February 16, 2017, By Rob Enslin

Cherríe Moraga—a prominent figure in Chicana, feminist, queer and indigenous activism, art and scholarship—is participating in a two-week residency at the University. Moraga is this year’s Jeannette K. Watson Distinguished Visiting Professor in the Humanities. In this capacity, she will…

Media, Law & Policy

College of Law Welcomes Spring Cohort of LL.M. Students

Wednesday, February 15, 2017, By Robert Conrad

The College of Law recently welcomed the spring cohort of the Masters of Laws (LL.M.) in American Law program. The cohort is composed of nine foreign-educated lawyers representing the legal systems of seven nations, including one Open Society Foundation Fellow…

Campus & Community

Student-Supported Initiative Creates Reusable Bag Program at Bookstore

Wednesday, February 15, 2017, By Keith Kobland

The Syracuse University Bookstore, in conjunction with the Student Association (SA), Students of Sustainability at Syracuse University and the Energy Systems & Sustainability Management Department, will be launching a reusable bag program starting this summer. The goal is to reduce…

Media, Law & Policy

“Another Alarming Signal that the Entire US-Russia Nuclear Arms Control Regime is in Danger.”

Tuesday, February 14, 2017, By Ellen Mbuqe

Brian Taylor, a professor of political science at the Maxwell School for Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University and an expert in Russian politics, offers insight on the recent report that Russia has launched a new cruise missile. “The…

Campus & Community

Marcelle Haddix to Examine Healing Power of Writing Feb. 17

Tuesday, February 14, 2017, By Rob Enslin

The healing power of writing is the subject of an upcoming “Brown Bag” event, co-sponsored by the Humanities Center and the Contemplative Collaborative. Marcelle Haddix, Dean’s Associate Professor and chair of the Reading & Language Arts (RLA) Department in the…

Campus & Community

College of Law Announces $20,000 Empire State Scholars Grant for NY State Residents Starting Fall 2017

Tuesday, February 14, 2017, By Robert Conrad

The College of Law has introduced a $20,000 Empire State Scholars Grant for all admitted New York state residents, beginning with students entering the law school in Fall 2017. Eligible students may alternatively receive merit-based scholarships for which they qualify…

Campus & Community

Traditions Commission Presents 2017 Winter Carnival: ‘Alice in Wonderland’

Tuesday, February 14, 2017, By Justin Kim

Syracuse University’s Traditions Commission is continuing its tradition of fun and warmth at the annual Winter Carnival, Feb. 21-25. This year’s theme is “Alice in Wonderland”—a fantastical adventure series featuring a chili cook-off, trivia night, laser tag and much more….

Media, Law & Policy

School of Education, Newhouse Co-Host NYC Lecture by Expert on Media Literacy Feb. 15

Monday, February 13, 2017, By Jennifer Russo

British media educator David Buckingham will speak on critical thinking in the digital media age in The Douglas Biklen Landscape of Urban Education Series at 91 Horatio in New York City Wednesday, February 15. Buckingham, an Emeritus Professor at Loughborough…

Campus & Community

South Asia Center Call for FLAS Academic Year 2017-18 Applications

Friday, February 10, 2017, By News Staff

Syracuse University’s South Asia Center announces its Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowship Competition for Academic Year 2017-18. The FLAS Fellowship Program, funded by the U.S. Department of Education under Title VI, assists students in pursuing training in order to…

Campus & Community

Stories of Orange Love

Thursday, February 9, 2017, By John Boccacino

As Valentine’s Day approaches, we’re capturing the stories of #OrangeLove. Meet six couples who found true love thanks to Syracuse University, then submit your own #OrangeLove story. Jennifer Brody ’90 and Jeffrey Kohn ’92 Brody and Kohn met on campus…