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Glorious Storytelling in August Wilson’s Politically Potent, Humorous ‘Two Trains Running’
In “Two Trains Running,” an optimistic ex-con enters the insular confines of Memphis Lee’s diner and awakens a cast of older and skeptical characters to the possibilities of a new era. Set in the turbulence of 1969, a time much like today, “Two Trains Running” is one of the most humorous and politically potent of Wilson’s 20th-Century Cycle plays.
You’re Invited! MOOCs for the rest of us webinar
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) have become the talk of academe, with many colleges and universities debating whether they should start them or join one of the consortia offering the courses. But what of colleges that don’t plan to offer…
Ray Smith Symposium explores issues of Latina/o ‘citizenship’ Jan. 31-Feb. 1
In response to the United States’ growing Hispanic population, the College of Arts and Sciences is presenting several events on the theme of “citizenship,” Jan. 31-Feb. 1. The events are part of the yearlong Ray Smith Symposium titled “Moving Borders:…
Drones kick off new ‘Digital Edge Journalism’ seminar series
It sounds like fun and games, but the Newhouse School’s new “Digital Edge Journalism” seminar series will introduce journalism students to an important new tool for newsgathering: drones. Thanks to the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, which opens…
SU’s new Mobile Device Security Standard
Security threats to mobile devices, including smartphones and tablets, are clearly on the rise. The frequency of mobile threats doubled between 2010 and 2011, says Symantec in its recently released annual Cybercrime Report. 35 percent of online adults worldwide have…
Jevis appointed to Boys and Girls Clubs board
Eileen Jevis, manager of public relations at University College of Syracuse University, was elected unanimously to the board of directors for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Syracuse.
SU philosophy department adds new faculty members
The Department of Philosophy in the College of Arts and Sciences has announced the appointments of three full-time faculty members. They are David Sobel, the Irwin and Marjorie Guttag Professor of Ethics and Political Philosophy; Janice Dowell, associate professor of…
Pan Am 103 victims remembered at Dec. 21 service
The chaplains of Syracuse University’s Hendricks Chapel will conduct a remembrance service on Friday, Dec. 21, at 2:03 p.m. in the chapel’s Noble Room to honor the 270 people who died aboard Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, on…
CNY Veterans’ Higher Education Regional Consortium supports vets in transition to higher ed
Founder speaks with NPR on need for similar organizations across nation Twenty-six institutions of higher education located in the 13-county region of Syracuse’s Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) in upstate New York have formed the Central New York Veterans’ Higher…
Winners named in first Student App Competition
Eleven student teams from several Syracuse University schools showcased their big ideas for web and mobile apps Nov. 28 at the inaugural SU Student App Competition. This was a different type of entrepreneurship competition, according to event founder Keisuke Inoue,…