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The Wall Street Journal

Jennifer Grygiel Discusses Social Media Usage During Hurricane Harvey

Tuesday, August 29, 2017, By Sawyer Kamman

As local 911 systems went down due to over usage in Houston, many in need turned to social media for help. Newhouse Professor Jennifer Grygiel spoke to the Wall Street Journal about how those residents utilized these websites to the…

Summer Snaps 2017

Monday, August 28, 2017, By Kathleen Haley

Syracuse University community members are enjoying the summer months everywhere from around the world to across town. Take a look at the fun they are having. We invite members of the University community to submit their photos for inclusion in…

Arts & Culture

AccessCNY, 914Works to Present Art Show for People with Disabilities

Monday, August 28, 2017, By Erica Blust

AccessCNY in Syracuse is partnering with the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ 914Works to present “AccessVoices,” an empowering art show that celebrates the work of artists with disabilities and mental health conditions. An opening reception will be held on…

Arts & Culture

Palitz Gallery Presents ‘The Prints of Lake Effect Editions’

Monday, August 28, 2017, By News Staff

“The Prints of Lake Effect Editions at Syracuse University,” now on display at the Louise and Bernard Palitz Gallery at Syracuse University’s Lubin House in New York City, celebrates 10 years of contemporary printmaking. Featuring work from more than 20 emerging…

Arts & Culture

Setnor School Announces 2017 Gregg Smith National Choral Composition Contest

Monday, August 28, 2017, By Erica Blust

In honor and memory of the historic work of American composer/conductor Gregg Smith and the Gregg Smith Singers, the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ Rose, Jules R. and Stanford S. Setnor School of Music has announced the 2017 Gregg…

Arts & Culture

Raymond Carver Reading Series This Fall Hosts Six Novelists, Poets

Friday, August 25, 2017, By Kevin Morrow

The fall semester of the 2017-18 Raymond Carver Reading Series begins Wednesday, Sept. 20, with poet Solmaz Sharif. All events in the series take place in Huntington Beard Crouse Hall’s Gifford Auditorium, with a Q&A at 3:45 p.m. and an…

NPR

Lee McKnight Talks About Amazon’s Whole Foods Strategy

Friday, August 25, 2017, By Sawyer Kamman

After Amazon’s blockbuster purchase of Whole Foods, iSchool Professor Lee McKnight spoke with NPR about how Amazon will start by gathering more data on its consumers, rather than try to increase sales volume right away. With a large overlap between…

Campus & Community

After Many Years and Many Ceremonies, Nancy Weatherly Sharp Retires as University Mace Bearer

Friday, August 25, 2017, By Kevin Morrow

Thursday’s New Student Convocation marked the start of an exciting adventure for thousands of Syracuse newcomers and the end of one University community member’s valuable service in a time-honored role. The event was the last for Nancy Weatherly Sharp, professor…

Campus & Community

Enrollment and the Student Experience Announces New, Enhanced Structure

Friday, August 25, 2017, By Shannon Andre

The Division of Enrollment and the Student Experience, which formed in December 2016 following the appointment of Senior Vice President for Enrollment and the Student Experience M. Dolan Evanovich, has completed its analysis and review of possible organizational structures for…

Arts & Culture

Songs of India: Ethnomusicologist Carol Babiracki Partners with Legendary Mukund Nayak

Friday, August 25, 2017, By Rob Enslin

When Mukund Nayak found out he had won this year’s Padma Shri, one of India’s highest civilian awards, he immediately called Carol Babiracki to offer his congratulations. “No, no. The congratulations should go to you,” replied his longtime friend and colleague, who…