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Ricoh USA Selected to Enhance Copy, Printing and Shipping Services, Scheduled to Open Week of Aug. 21

Friday, August 11, 2017, By News Staff

Following a competitive, nationwide request for proposal (RFP) process, Syracuse University today announced that Ricoh USA has been selected as the University’s copy center partner. Ricoh USA, which is scheduled to open the week of Aug. 21, will occupy the…

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Remembering Josephine ‘Josie’ Torrillo: Tremendous Grace

Friday, August 11, 2017, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

For many years, Josephine “Josie” Torrillo worked quietly and gracefully behind the scenes of Syracuse University’s major events and celebrations. At the University’s annual Commencements, she handled such dignitaries as former President Bill Clinton, former Vice President Joseph Biden L’68…

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Syracuse Children’s Chorus Announces Open Auditions

Wednesday, August 9, 2017, By News Staff

The Syracuse Children’s Chorus announced its newly released audition times for its upcoming 37th season.  Auditions will be held on Thursday, Aug. 10, by appointment, and will take place at the St. James Church, 4845 S. Salina Street, in Syracuse….

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Syracuse University to Host ‘Fort Drum Youth Football Day’ for Children of Fort Drum Military Families

Wednesday, August 9, 2017, By SU Athletics

In 1946, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 veterans to its campus, doubling enrollment among service men and women returning from World War II. Since then, Syracuse University has been a national leader in attracting, welcoming and empowering veterans and…

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Remembering William ‘Bill’ Pooler: He Made an Impact Locally and Around the World

Wednesday, August 9, 2017, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

As a sociologist, William “Bill” Pooler studied many different facets of society on the local, national and global levels. He was involved in dozens of diverse projects over his 45-year career, from developing reorganization procedures for an Onondaga County jail,…

Arts & Culture

Urban Cinematheque 2017 Features over 20 Local Arts Organizations, Jordan Peele’s ‘Get Out’

Wednesday, August 9, 2017, By News Staff

Urban Video Project (UVP) and Light Work will present Urban Cinematheque 2017, Friday, Sept. 1, 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. This year marks the sixth installment of this extremely successful end-of-summer event pairing a free outdoor film with an arts…

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InclusiveU Featured in New York Times Story about College Opportunities for People with Disabilities

Wednesday, August 9, 2017, By Kathleen Haley

The New York Times recently featured a story that highlights Syracuse University students and staff in InclusiveU, a dynamic college program for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities in the School of Education and another important innovation in the University’s…

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Syracuse Loses a Legend: Remembering ‘Coach Mac’

Tuesday, August 8, 2017, By SU Athletics

Richard F. “Dick” MacPherson, who guided the Syracuse football team to an undefeated season in 1987 and five bowl games in 10 seasons as head coach, passed away on Aug. 8. He was 86 years old. [Editor’s Note (Update Thursday,…

Arts & Culture

Alumna Is First Woman to Get Full Philosophy Professorship at MSU Denver

Tuesday, August 8, 2017, By Renée K. Gadoua

As a doctoral student in philosophy, Carol V.A. Quinn G’02 studied Hebrew for two years and traveled to Israel, where she interviewed Holocaust survivors. She concedes she took a nontraditional approach to researching her dissertation, Considering the Nazi Data Debate:…

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South Side Communication Center Youth Program Encourages Anything Is Possible

Tuesday, August 8, 2017, By Kathleen Haley

Every day the young people who attend the South Side Communication Center Youth Program have something different to look forward to. That includes speakers, art class, board games, sewing or just hanging out and engaging in good conversation. During the…