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Syracuse University Operating on Limited Status on Friday, Feb. 7; Classes Canceled, Only Essential Services Personnel Should Report to Campus

Friday, February 7, 2020, By News Staff

Central New York is under a Winter Storm Warning, the highest level of winter weather alerts issued by the National Weather Service. Significant snow accumulation mixed with freezing rain and high winds is expected today and could cause dangerous travel…

Media, Law & Policy

College of Law’s Journal of Global Rights and Organizations and Impunity Watch News Announce Distinguished Lecturer Series

Tuesday, February 4, 2020, By Robert Conrad

The College of Law’s Journal of Global Rights and Organizations (JGRO) and Impunity Watch News (IWN) have announced the participants for its Spring 2020 Distinguished Lecturer Series. The scheduled speakers are: Professor Chimène Keitner on “Immunity of Foreign Officials” Professor…

Campus & Community

New Upperclass Multicultural Living Learning Community Launches; Registration Starts for Living Learning Communities

Monday, February 3, 2020, By Shannon Andre

The Office of Learning Communities has announced a new Multicultural Living Learning Community (MLLC) for sophomores, juniors and seniors. This expanded living learning community (LLC) was created in alignment with the recommendations made by students in the fall semester and…

Campus & Community

Award-Winning Journalist and New Yorker Writer Jelani Cobb to Discuss Race, Politics and News

Monday, February 3, 2020, By Dan Bernardi

As part of this semester’s University Lectures series, acclaimed author, educator and journalist Jelani Cobb will speak about race, politics and the news on Tuesday, Feb. 11, at 7:30 p.m. in Hendricks Chapel. The event—co-sponsored by the College of Arts…

Campus & Community

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. to Host Civil Rights Attorney Benjamin Crump

Monday, February 3, 2020, By News Staff

Civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump will speak on campus for an event titled “Know Your Rights: Knowledge for Your Soul,” hosted by the brothers of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., on Wednesday, Feb. 5, at 7:11 p.m. in Goldstein Auditorium….

Veterans

2020 Tillman Scholar Applications Open

Monday, February 3, 2020, By Leah Lazarz

The Pat Tillman Foundation (PTF) unites and empowers remarkable military service members, veterans and spouses as the next generation of public and private sector leaders committed to service beyond self. PTF has opened the application process for the Tillman Scholar…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University Women in Leadership Initiative Announces Spring 2020 Pilot Programming

Friday, January 31, 2020, By News Staff

Last semester, attendees at the Women in Leadership Fall 2019 Forum were surveyed about their interest in future leadership programming. Key findings from survey respondents included: Wanting the opportunity to know in advance what upcoming programming is being offered. Multiple…

Campus & Community

Celebrating Sexual Health Awareness Month

Friday, January 31, 2020, By News Staff

Every February, the campus community, in collaboration with the Barnes Center at The Arch, celebrates Frisky February, Syracuse University’s Sexual Health Awareness Month. Celebrations throughout the month highlight themes of education, relationships, self-love and campus resources. “Within a fun and…

Campus & Community

Marylyn Turner ’56, G’57 and Chuck Klaus G’05 Give $15 Million to Support Art Scholarships, Immersion Experiences at Syracuse University

Friday, January 31, 2020, By Erica Blust

A $15 million gift from Marylyn Turner ’56, G’57 and her husband, Chuck Klaus G’05, will support the education of emerging artists in the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ (VPA) School of Art through scholarships and immersion experiences in…

STEM

Bei Yu Chosen as Microsoft Investigator Fellow

Thursday, January 30, 2020, By Diane Stirling

Bei Yu, Katchmar-Wilhelm Associate Professor at the School of Information Studies and faculty lead for the iSchool’s certificate program in data science, has been selected as a Microsoft Investigator Fellow. The award recognizes her impact, leadership and accomplishments in her…