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Health & Society

Expert on ‘Environmental Racism’ to Deliver Johnson Lecture April 14

Wednesday, April 13, 2016, By Rob Enslin

The “father of environmental justice” is making a rare visit to the College of Arts and Sciences. Robert Bullard, dean of the Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs at Texas Southern University, will deliver the second annual John L….

Media, Law & Policy

World Traveler Lands ‘Dream Opportunity’ as Disney ABC Intern

Wednesday, April 13, 2016, By Renée K. Gadoua

Tulipe Hosenn ’17 has visited places all over the world, including Australia, China, India, Vietnam and the United States. But her native Bangladesh holds a special place in her heart. “The spirit of Bangladesh is in my blood,” she says….

Campus & Community

Four Honorary Degrees to Be Awarded at Syracuse University’s 2016 Commencement

Wednesday, April 13, 2016, By Kathleen Haley

A lifelong wildlife conservationist; a football icon and esteemed business and civic leader; a towering figure in the world of communications; and a renowned writer will receive honorary degrees for their contributions in their fields.

Health & Society

Help Falk College Raise Awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month

Tuesday, April 12, 2016, By Michele Barrett

Falk College is currently raising awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month and the McMahon/Ryan Child Advocacy Site. Falk College Ambassadors and peer advisors planted a pinwheel garden on campus on April 9 and will be selling blue rubber wristbands…

Media, Law & Policy

Vice President Joe Biden to Deliver College of Law Class of 2016 Commencement Address

Tuesday, April 12, 2016, By News Staff

Biden graduated from the College of Law in 1968. He gave the University’s Commencement address in 2009, where he received an honorary degree from the University. He received the George Arents Pioneer Award in 2005.

Arts & Culture

Blues and Jazz Performer Madeleine Peyroux to Headline Syracuse Stage Gala

Friday, April 8, 2016, By Joseph Whelan

Madeleine Peyroux, a blues and jazz singer often compared to Billie Holiday, will perform live in concert at Gala 2016, Syracuse Stage’s major annual fundraiser. The event will take place on Friday, June 10, in Goldstein Auditorium in the Schine…

Arts & Culture

Jazz Day to Feature Master Class, Concert with Renowned Trombonist Wycliffe Gordon

Thursday, April 7, 2016, By Erica Blust

Renowned musician, composer, conductor and arranger Wycliffe Gordon will be the featured guest at Syracuse University’s Jazz Day on Saturday, April 9. Gordon will conduct a jazz master class at 3 p.m. and perform with the University’s Morton Schiff Jazz…

Media, Law & Policy

Finalists Announced in Newhouse School’s 10th Annual Mirror Awards Competition

Thursday, April 7, 2016, By Wendy S. Loughlin

The S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications has announced the finalists in the 2016 Mirror Awards competition honoring excellence in media industry reporting. Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony June 9 in New York City. The finalists, chosen…

Campus & Community

University, City of Syracuse Announce Renewal of Five-Year Services Agreement

Thursday, April 7, 2016, By News Staff

Syracuse University and the City of Syracuse today announced the renewal of a five-year services agreement aimed at enhancing an already strong relationship while improving the region’s public safety, infrastructure and its residents’ overall quality of life. This agreement comes…

Campus & Community

Professor James W. Watts Hosts Religion and Senses Symposium in Germany

Wednesday, April 6, 2016, By Renée K. Gadoua

A fellowship funded by Germany’s Ministry for Education and Research has allowed religion professor James W. Watts to apply his work on the Syracuse University-based Iconic Books Project to a broader study of the interaction of religion and the senses….