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Arts & Culture

Trio of Events Kicks Off Syracuse Symposium

Wednesday, September 14, 2016, By Rob Enslin

Syracuse Symposium kicks off its yearlong exploration of “Place” with a trio of events spanning art, music and education. On Tuesday, Sept. 20, Mande Strings will present a concert of West African folk music at 8 p.m. in Setnor Auditorium….

Campus & Community

Alumni, University Community Celebrate Orange Central Weekend

Wednesday, September 14, 2016, By News Staff

The excitement is building for Orange Central homecoming weekend, Sept. 15-18. Alumni will be back at Syracuse University to share good times, meet up with friends and experience all the traditions—and changes—on campus. This year, the theme for Orange Central…

Campus & Community

Constitution Day 2016

Wednesday, September 14, 2016, By News Staff

The United States Constitution created the three branches of government that we know today: executive (President), legislative (Congress), and judicial (federal court system). It is our nation’s blueprint for governance. The Constitution was signed by the delegates to the Constitutional…

Veterans

Syracuse University Sees Significant Jump on U.S. News ‘Best Colleges for Veterans’ List

Tuesday, September 13, 2016, By News Staff

Nearly 70 years ago, Syracuse University enthusiastically opened its doors to roughly 10,000 veterans, many of whom had just returned home from serving during World War II. Today Syracuse University is a leader in attracting, welcoming and empowering veterans and…

Arts & Culture

2016-17 Syracuse Symposium Addresses Questions of ‘Place’

Monday, September 12, 2016, By Rob Enslin

The Syracuse University Humanities Center announces its lineup for the 2016-17 Syracuse Symposium, whose theme is “Place.” The popular series highlights innovative, interdisciplinary work in the humanities by renowned scholars, artists, authors and performers.

Media, Law & Policy

Q&A with New Maxwell Dean David Van Slyke

Monday, September 12, 2016, By Kathleen Haley

As a member of the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs community for 12 years, David M. Van Slyke knows well and appreciates the school, its people and their rigorous commitment to scholarship. His new role as dean now allows him to gain an even deeper understanding.

Campus & Community

Top Ten Improvement Projects on Campus This Summer

Friday, September 9, 2016, By Kathleen Haley

If you were away from campus this summer, you may have noticed some changes to the University environment as you started the fall semester. Take a look at some of the most prominent new features and upgrades on campus.

Arts & Culture

Verbal Blend Hosts Spoken Word Programs throughout Fall Semester

Friday, September 9, 2016, By Natalie Rudakevych

Verbal Blend, a spoken word poetry program coordinated by the Office of Multicultural Affairs, is hosting a number of poetry events this semester. Included in these events is the annual Spoken Word Poetry Institute, which will feature poet Jessica Care…

Arts & Culture

La Casita to Host ‘¡Familia!’ and Latino Baseball Exhibits, Panel Discussion

Friday, September 9, 2016, By Rob Enslin

La Casita Cultural Center, a program of the College of Arts and Sciences, kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15) with back-to-back events devoted to Latinos in baseball and to a themed community collective called “¡Familia!,” taking place in…

J. Michael Haynie

Vice Chancellor of Strategic Initiatives & Innovation at Syracuse University, Executive Director of the Institute for Veterans and Military Families and the Barnes Professor of Entrepreneurship