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iSchool Senior Class Selects Travis Mason ’06 as Convocation Speaker

Monday, April 23, 2018, By J.D. Ross

The Class of 2018 at the School of Information Studies (iSchool) has selected Travis Mason ’06 as the speaker for the school’s convocation ceremonies in May. Mason’s career in emerging technology policy includes cutting-edge health devices, autonomous vehicles and advanced…

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Syracuse University to Provide Update on Fraternity Investigation

Monday, April 23, 2018, By News Staff

What: Syracuse University officials will provide members of the media with an update regarding the Theta Tau fraternity and in particular, the status of the investigative, student judicial and disciplinary processes. University officials will also discuss ongoing campus activities. Communication Access…

Campus & Community

Message from DPS Chief Bobby Maldonado

Sunday, April 22, 2018, By News Staff

Dear Campus Community, I’m writing to provide an update on the investigation of the Theta Tau fraternity and its members. Since Wednesday my office, in conjunction with Student Affairs, investigated and filed complaints against 18 individuals, all of whom were…

“It’s a bit like trying to kill a termite with a stick of dynamite”

Sunday, April 22, 2018, By Ellen Mbuqe

Dimitar Gueorguiev, assistant professor of political science at the Maxwell School and who teaches courses on Chinese politics and foreign policy, is available to speak about the ongoing issues related to US tariffs on Chinese goods. His work and research…

Campus & Community

Diane Wiener, Director of the Disability Cultural Center, Addresses Offensive Fraternity Video

Sunday, April 22, 2018, By News Staff

In 2005, disabled activists of color, many of whom were queer women of color, and others, a large number of whom are now affiliated with the collective known as Sins Invalid, developed “10 Principles of Disability Justice.” When intergenerational activists…

Smithsonian Magazine

Predicting the Future by Using the Past

Friday, April 20, 2018, By Sawyer Kamman

What’s the best way to figure out the future of the climate? According to research conducted by Arts and Sciences Earth Sciences professor Linda Ivany, it’s all about turning to the past. “If we can reproduce ancient past climates where…

Campus & Community

Message to Alumni from Chancellor Kent Syverud

Friday, April 20, 2018, By News Staff

Dear Orange Alumni: The last 48 hours have been especially difficult for our Orange community. Like so many of you, our students, faculty and staff have expressed concern, disappointment and outrage at the offensive and appalling behavior displayed by members…

Campus & Community

Message from Chancellor Syverud: Actions Now Underway

Thursday, April 19, 2018, By News Staff

Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff: The recent video revealing offensive and unacceptable behavior by members of a Syracuse University fraternity is a painful wake-up call. It has prompted, rightfully, much outrage and concern across our campus. In the last 36…

Health & Society

University Lectures Focuses on Healthy, Green Building with Alumnus Rick Fedrizzi

Thursday, April 19, 2018, By Kevin Morrow

Healthy-building advocate and SU alumnus Rick Fedrizzi G’87 concludes the 2017-18 University Lectures series on Tuesday, April 24, at 7:30 p.m. in Hendricks Chapel. Fedrizzi will give a short presentation and then engage in an on-stage conversation with School of…

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Professors Honored with Prestigious Meredith and Teaching Recognition Awards

Thursday, April 19, 2018, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Michelle Kaarst-Brown, associate professor in the School of Information Studies, and Tom Perreault, professor of geography in the College of Arts and Sciences and the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, have been named the 2018-21 Laura J. and…