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Philosophy Professor’s Book Proposes New Solutions for Deeply Puzzling Problems
For his third book, Philosophy Professor Andre Gallois provided a new twist on philosophical problems dating back to ancient civilization. Gallois recently answered questions about his work, which is titled “The Metaphysics of Identity.” Q. What is the book about,…
Celebrating Disability Awareness Month
Throughout October, the Disability Cultural Center will be cohosting workshops, conversations and activities in partnership with other administrative units, student organizations, and academic programs across campus, as well as with the Syracuse Veterans Administration Medical Center.
WellsLink Hosts 13th Annual Transitions Ceremony
The Office of Multicultural Affairs will host its 13th annual WellsLink Transitions Ceremony on Friday, Oct. 14, at 4 p.m. in Hendricks Chapel. Campus community members are invited to attend the ceremony to honor the WellsLink Scholars from the previous…
SU Press Book Wins Canadian Jewish Literary Award
The Syracuse University Press book “Vilna My Vilna: Stories” has been selected as one of the eight outstanding books chosen to receive the Canadian Jewish Literary Award for 2016. “Vilna My Vilna” was selected in the Yiddish category. “Vilna My…
Update on Title IX Review
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: I am writing to you today to provide an update on the University’s Title IX review currently underway with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR). As you may know, in June…
Religion Professor Explores Ancient Christian Practice During Fellowship
Virginia Burrus connected with the sites and objects of early Christianity during 10 months as a fellow at the Israel Institute for Advanced Studies in Jerusalem as a member of the Poetics of Christian Performance research group.
Student Presentations Win Awards at 16th Annual SyracuseCoE Symposium
SyracuseCoE has announced the winners of its annual competition for presentations of student research and innovation projects. Thirty-three students from four academic institutions presented posters in the competition, which was held in conjunction with SyracuseCoE’s 16th annual Symposium. Projects addressed…
National Pan-Hellenic Council Hosts Panel with Renowned Social Justice Leaders
On Wednesday, Oct. 5, the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) is hosting a panel discussion featuring civil rights leader, author and historian Mary Frances Berry, NAACP Chairman Roslyn McCallister Brock and social activist the Rev. Osagyefo Uhuru Sekou. The panel begins…
School of Education, Say Yes to Education Offer Free SAT Prep Workshops
The partnership between the School of Education and Say Yes to Education Syracuse continues with the start of a new year of SAT Prep classes for Syracuse City School District high school students. Three innovative sessions will run on Saturdays…
J.R. Martinez Named as Keynote Speaker at 32nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Best-selling author, actor, U.S. Army veteran and motivational speaker J.R. Martinez will provide the keynote address at the 2017 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration.