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Arts & Culture

Former U.S. Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera to Kick Off ‘Cruel April’ Poetry Series

Monday, April 1, 2024, By Diane Stirling

As a “natural wonderer, dreamer, traveler… mega listener…and only child,” poet Juan Felipe Herrera grew up in California’s San Joaquín and Salinas Valleys “listening to everything and everyone,” he says, and those habits led him “to the magical lands of…

Campus & Community

April Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Friday, March 29, 2024, By News Staff

Celebrated nationally in May, Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month will be hosted by the University in April so all on campus can join in honoring the histories, cultural diversity, identities and contributions of AAPI communities. Each year,…

STEM

‘A Beautiful, Once-In-a-Lifetime Event’: The Total Solar Eclipse on April 8

Friday, March 29, 2024, By John Boccacino

Walter Freeman’s “Introduction to Astronomy” classes always end the same way they began, with Freeman advising his students that, ultimately, “we look at the stars because they are pretty and they illuminate who we are as humanity.” That humanity will…

Campus & Community

Where to Watch on April 8: Total Solar Eclipse Events Planned on the Syracuse University Campus

Friday, March 29, 2024, By John Boccacino

It’s been nearly 100 years since the Central New York region experienced a total solar eclipse, but on Monday, April 8, Syracuse University will find itself situated along the path of totality for this once-in-a-lifetime event. Beginning at 3:23 p.m.,…

Campus & Community

Working on the Hill ‘Deeply Fulfilling’ for Miranda Peterson G’23

Friday, March 29, 2024, By Jessica Youngman

As a policy advisor for U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., Miranda Peterson G’23, an alumna of the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, provides analysis and recommendations on top issues like energy, the environment and disaster preparedness. “You never…

Arts & Culture

Artist in Residence Carrie Mae Weems to Work With Students, Participate in International Arts Conference in Italy

Thursday, March 28, 2024, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Eight College of Visual and Performing Arts students who are studying abroad at the Daniel and Gayle D’Aniello Syracuse University Program in Florence will have the unique opportunity to work with Artist in Residence Carrie Mae Weems H’17 and attend…

Campus & Community

Falk in D.C. Trip An ‘Amazing Experience’ for 27 Falk College Students

Thursday, March 28, 2024, By Matt Michael

The Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics is a unique college with a diversity of programs from exercise science to social work to sport analytics. The common denominator is Falk’s focus on experiential learning, and this past fall 27…

Campus & Community

Building Connected Communities With Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Take Back The Night

Thursday, March 28, 2024, By News Staff

Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) is hosted in April across the nation. Throughout the month and beyond, the campus community is invited to join empowering, engaging and educational programs and events to promote the importance of raising awareness about and…

STEM

Biology Professor Named University’s First Partnership for Undergraduate Life Sciences Education Fellow

Wednesday, March 27, 2024, By Dan Bernardi

Across the humanities and STEM disciplines in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), faculty thoughtfully develop course curricula and learning environments that incorporate their fields’ latest findings and pedagogical best practices. This careful attention ensures students benefit from a…

Campus & Community

University Hosting ‘Go Local’ Vendor Fair Today

Wednesday, March 27, 2024, By Jennifer DeMarchi

The University is hosting a Vendor Fair today as part of its “Go Local” economic initiative. The event will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Drumlins Country Club ballroom. Local business owners can meet with University purchasing…