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‘Stiff,’ ‘Spook,’ ‘Bonk,’ ‘Gulp’ Author Mary Roach Gives University Lecture on March 29
Bestselling author Mary Roach is the next speaker in the University Lectures series on Tuesday, March 29, at 7:30 p.m. in Hendricks Chapel. The event is free and open to the public. She will share the stage with Sandra Hewett,…
‘The Spitfire Grill’: An Uplifting Musical about Hope and Home
A young woman seeking redemption helps a weary Wisconsin town rediscover its value while finding the meaning of home in the Department of Drama’s production of the 2001 Off-Broadway musical “The Spitfire Grill.” Based on Lee David Zlotoff’s 1996 film…
Brown-Weinstock, Sarshar to Lead Class of 2017 as Senior Class Marshals
Rachel Brown-Weinstock and Nedda Sarshar have been named the senior class marshals for the Class of 2017. They will carry the Class of 2017 banner to open the University’s 163rd Commencement ceremony on May 14, 2017.
Christen Brandt ’10 Uses Media and Mentoring to Create Opportunities for Girls
Christen Brandt ’10 counts Maheshwari as a success story for She’s the First. The young woman grew up in rural India, a member of the Dalit—the “untouchable” caste. She lived in a country where only 20 percent of women can…
Chancellor Syverud Addresses March 23 University Senate Meeting
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud addressed the University Senate on Wednesday, March 23, in Maxwell Auditorium. In his remarks, the Chancellor provided updates on a number of items, including matters relative to diversity and inclusion, free speech and the Professor…
Scholar Spotlight: Courtney Rosser ’16
When Courtney Rosser arrived on campus from Amsterdam, a small city in New York’s Montgomery County, she chose to major in bioengineering. She changed her major to biology, then added neuroscience. Rather than becoming a doctor or a researcher, Rosser…
NAACP and NABJ Present Black Convocation: State of Black Youth
The Syracuse University Unit of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and the Syracuse University Chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists invites the public to attend “Black Convocation: State of the Black Youth.” The keynote…
National Orange Day Celebrated on Campus and Around the Country
Today marks an important day in the history of Syracuse University. March 24 is National Orange Day, the anniversary of Syracuse University, which was founded in 1870. “It’s really a celebration of all things Syracuse University” says Gus Whitaker ’16…
Call for Nominations: 44 Stars of Excellence Awards
The 44 Stars of Excellence Awards acknowledge students, advisors and recognized student organizations who demonstrate outstanding dedication and commitment to their organization and its mission. Students, faculty and staff are invited to submit nominations for the awards through April 3…
Short Film Master Class, Screenings to Be Part of Sundance Ignite Event April 1-2
The Sundance Institute will come to Syracuse University Friday, April 1, and Saturday, April 2, for a two-day Sundance Ignite event. Sundance Ignite is a program designed to excite a new generation of audience members and film artists around the…