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National Orange Day Celebrated on Campus and Around the Country

Thursday, March 24, 2016, By Keith Kobland

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…

Campus & Community

Call for Nominations: 44 Stars of Excellence Awards

Thursday, March 24, 2016, By Shannon Andre

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…

Arts & Culture

Short Film Master Class, Screenings to Be Part of Sundance Ignite Event April 1-2

Thursday, March 24, 2016, By Wendy S. Loughlin

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…

STEM

The Human Trace

Thursday, March 24, 2016, By Rob Enslin

The great anthropologist Loren Eiseley once compared mankind to a twisted stem of wisteria—a “rooted vine in space” on an immense, if not impossible journey. It’s one that each of us must attempt, regardless of outcome. This is the premise…

Campus & Community

Enter Blackstone LaunchPad’s ‘Solve a Campus Problem’ Challenge

Thursday, March 24, 2016, By Pamela Whiteley McLaughlin

Now open in Bird Library, the Blackstone LaunchPad invites faculty, staff, students and alumni to come by and connect. The LaunchPad places entrepreneurship at the center of academic life, incorporating it into the resource network of the Syracuse University Libraries….

Arts & Culture

Professor Eyes New Books, International Humanities Appointment

Wednesday, March 23, 2016, By Rob Enslin

When Gregg Lambert stepped down as founding director of the Syracuse University Humanities Center in 2014, he did what any self-respecting professor would do. He hit the books. Nearly two years later, Lambert is still at the top of his…

Campus & Community

Orange After Dark Sweet Sixteen Game Watch This Friday

Wednesday, March 23, 2016, By Shannon Andre

Put on your Orange gear and get ready to cheer on both our basketball teams in the Sweet Sixteen. Orange After Dark will host the Sweet Sixteen game watch event this Friday, March 25, as the Syracuse University women’s and…

Campus & Community

Donald Newhouse to Deliver Syracuse University’s 2016 Commencement Address

Wednesday, March 23, 2016, By Kathleen Haley

Donald Newhouse, president of media giant Advance Publications, will deliver the 2016 Commencement address on Sunday, May 15, in the Carrier Dome.

Media, Law & Policy

CBS News’ Jeff Glor ’97 to Emcee Newhouse School’s Mirror Awards Ceremony June 9

Wednesday, March 23, 2016, By Wendy S. Loughlin

CBS News anchor and correspondent Jeff Glor ’97 will serve as master of ceremonies at the 10th annual Mirror Awards ceremony June 9 in New York City. Hosted by the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, the event will include…

STEM

NSF Underwrites National, International Projects in Mathematics Department

Tuesday, March 22, 2016, By Rob Enslin

The Department of Mathematics in the College of Arts and Sciences has received three major grant awards from the National Science Foundation (NSF), supporting national and international research projects. The awards enable students and faculty to travel to Poland for…