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Arts & Culture

Cherríe Moraga to Serve as Watson Distinguished Visiting Professor Feb. 20-March 3

Thursday, February 16, 2017, By Rob Enslin

Cherríe Moraga—a prominent figure in Chicana, feminist, queer and indigenous activism, art and scholarship—is participating in a two-week residency at the University. Moraga is this year’s Jeannette K. Watson Distinguished Visiting Professor in the Humanities. In this capacity, she will…

Business & Economy

Whitman School Professor Appointed Editor-In-Chief of Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice Journal

Thursday, February 16, 2017, By Kerri D. Howell

Johan Wiklund, the Al Berg Chair and professor of entrepreneurship at the Whitman School, will transition to the role of editor-in-chief for Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, the second most influential journal in the field of entrepreneurship. His appointment begins Jan….

Campus & Community

Memorial Service for Huston Smith to be Held on Sunday

Wednesday, February 15, 2017, By Renée K. Gadoua

Syracuse University will host a memorial service Sunday, Feb. 19, for the renowned religion scholar Huston Smith. Smith, former Thomas J. Watson Professor of Religion and Distinguished Professor of Philosophy, taught at Syracuse from 1973-84 and died Dec. 30 at…

Arts & Culture

Department of Drama Presents ‘The King Stag’

Wednesday, February 15, 2017, By Joanna Penalva

Magic and laughter come center stage as the Department of Drama presents the commedia dell’arte classic “The King Stag.” This prime example of the Italian comedic tradition of slapstick antics and sheer fun opens at the Storch Theatre in the…

Campus & Community

Student-Supported Initiative Creates Reusable Bag Program at Bookstore

Wednesday, February 15, 2017, By Keith Kobland

The Syracuse University Bookstore, in conjunction with the Student Association (SA), Students of Sustainability at Syracuse University and the Energy Systems & Sustainability Management Department, will be launching a reusable bag program starting this summer. The goal is to reduce…

Stefan Ballmer

Associate Professor of Physics
Campus & Community

Tonight, for Valentine’s Day: Love and Dreams at Holden Observatory

Tuesday, February 14, 2017, By Sean Kirst

Holden Observatory, the second-oldest building on the Syracuse University campus, will open its doors at 9:30 p.m. today for a Valentine’s Day tour. If you’re lucky, if the gray clouds of February roll away for a few hours, you might…

Health & Society

Office of Health Promotion Promotes Culture of Consent on Campus

Friday, February 10, 2017, By Justin Kim

The Office of Health Promotion (OHP) is encouraging students to talk about a “Culture of Consent,” a new conversation series on campus that explores media and interpersonal violence. “’Culture of Consent’ is a program to discuss aspects of our culture…

Campus & Community

Career Services Hosts Nonprofit and Government Career Fair 2017

Friday, February 10, 2017, By Justin Kim

Career Services will host its annual Nonprofit and Government Career Fair on Wednesday, Feb. 15, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Panasci Lounge of the Schine Student Center. All students and alumni interested in pursuing opportunities in the nonprofit…

Campus & Community

Coming Back Together Student Co-Chairs Selected

Thursday, February 9, 2017, By News Staff

Planning for the Office of Program Development’s Coming Back Together (CBT) 2017 reunion, held every three years and due this September, is well underway. As anyone who has attended will tell you, the preparation involved is significant because it includes…