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Media, Law & Policy

Diversity in Sports Media Is Topic of Feb. 26 Newhouse Forum

Friday, February 14, 2014, By Wendy S. Loughlin

The face of sports media—especially as seen on pregame, postgame and halftime shows on television—may seem diverse. But just how representative of athletes, sports fans and American society is it? What about management—the people who do the hiring and assigning…

Media, Law & Policy

Cold Case Justice Initiative Calls DOJ Closure of Frank Morris Murder Case a Failure

Wednesday, February 5, 2014, By Scott McDowell

The Cold Case Justice Initiative (CCJI) at the College of Law has learned that the Department of Justice is closing the investigation into the 1964 death of Frank Morris. Through one of its standard, hand-delivered letters, the Cold Case Unit…

Arts & Culture

Caribbean Cinematic Festival Runs Feb. 5-8

Tuesday, February 4, 2014, By News Staff

The Community Folk Art Center invites the public to its annual Caribbean Cinematic Festival Feb. 5-8 for an exploration into Caribbean culture though film, dance, spoken word, discussion and food. The four day festival opens on Wednesday, Feb. 5, with…

Arts & Culture

Humanities Center Offers Spring Symposia

Tuesday, February 4, 2014, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

The Humanities Center will bring several renowned scholars to campus this semester to explore a wide range of contemporary issues. “This year’s HC Spring Symposia bring people and ideas into dialog with one another, not only across the humanist disciplines…

Arts & Culture

Endowment to Support Symposium: A Quarterly Journal in Modern Literatures

Monday, February 3, 2014, By Sarah Scalese

When he arrived on the Syracuse University campus in 1988, he was chair of the Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics (LLL). Today, Harold G. Jones is an emeritus professor of Spanish, a philanthropist and, most recently, the man responsible…

Campus & Community

Kimberly Blackwell ’92, Reinaldo Pascual ’85 to Chair CBT 2014

Friday, January 31, 2014, By News Staff

Brand strategist Kimberly Blackwell ’92 and corporate attorney Reinaldo Pascual ’85 will lend their time and talents as co-chairs of Coming Back Together (CBT) 2014. The triennial reunion for SU African American and Latino alumni, a unique combination of social events,…

Media, Law & Policy

CBS News Executive Chris Licht ’93 to Discuss ‘Why Network News Matters’

Wednesday, January 29, 2014, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Chris Licht ’93, vice president of programming for CBS News, will visit the Newhouse School on Thursday, Feb. 6, as a guest of the Department of Broadcast and Digital Journalism (BDJ) “State of the Field” speaker series. “Why Network News…

Matthew Manfra Named Assistant Vice President for Alumni Engagement

Tuesday, January 28, 2014, By News Staff

Matthew Manfra has been appointed assistant vice president for alumni engagement at Syracuse University. The appointment, effective Jan. 6, was made by executive vice president of advancement and external affairs Thomas J. Walsh and vice president for development Brian Sischo….

Arts & Culture

Alfred T. Collette Dies; Was Chair of Science Teaching, Director of SU Art Collection

Monday, January 27, 2014, By News Staff

Alfred T. Collette, former chair of science teaching, died on Jan. 23. He was born in Syracuse on Sept. 10, 1922, the son of Samuel and Palma Quinto Collette. He was preceded in death by his father, mother and sister…

Campus & Community

Nourishing Scholarship: 50 Years of the University Honors Program

Monday, January 27, 2014, By Kathleen Haley

Justin N. Elkhechen ’15 already has his plans in place for his senior honors capstone project on the migratory patterns of cancer and stem cells. His capstone and other opportunities through the University’s Honors Program has added layers of scholarship to his college career and that of thousands of others.