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‘Invitation to Dance’ Event Marks 25th Anniversary of ADA

Tuesday, November 17, 2015, By Keith Kobland

The College of Arts and Sciences is organizing a special event to help celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the nation’s first comprehensive civil rights law addressing the needs of people with disabilities. An evening featuring dance, discussion and viewing of a groundbreaking documentary will help attendees better understand how to continue to dispel myths associated with disabilities.

Media, Law & Policy

Acclaimed Broadcast Journalist Bob Dotson G’69 Will Visit Newhouse Dec. 1

Tuesday, November 17, 2015, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Acclaimed broadcast journalist Bob Dotson G’69, an alumnus of the Newhouse School, will return to campus Dec. 1 as a guest of the school’s broadcast and digital journalism department. He will take part in a retrospective Q&A at 5:30 p.m….

Campus & Community

Women in the Media: Redefining Herstory

Tuesday, November 17, 2015, By News Staff

Actress Robin Givens will speak at Hendricks Chapel on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 7:17 p.m. Givens, from the BET show, “The Game,” has also starred in several movies. The event is organized by the sisters of Omega Phi Beta Sorority,…

Campus & Community

Committee Members Selected for Senior Vice President of Student Affairs Search

Tuesday, November 17, 2015, By Kathleen Haley

A committee, consisting of students, faculty and staff, has been selected to help lead the search for a new senior vice president of student affairs. As previously announced, Special Assistant to the Chancellor and University College Dean Bea González will…

Sudanese ‘Lost Boy’ John Dau ‘11 to Give Author Reading Nov. 19

Monday, November 16, 2015, By Rob Enslin

An internationally renowned human rights activist and member of the “Lost Boys of Sudan” is giving an author reading at the University. John Dau ’11 will headline the Writing Program’s Nonfiction Reading Series on Thursday, Nov. 19, at 3:30 p.m….

Media, Law & Policy

Stromer-Galley’s Book Wins NCA Political Communication Award

Monday, November 16, 2015, By J.D. Ross

A book written by School of Information Studies (iSchool) Associate Professor Jennifer Stromer-Galley has been selected as the 2015 Roderick P. Hart Outstanding Book Award by the National Communication Association’s (NCA) Political Communication Division. “With 20 excellent books nominated for this…

Syracuse Youth Orchestras to Present Concert Nov. 22

Monday, November 16, 2015, By Erica Blust

The Syracuse Youth Orchestra (SYO) and Syracuse Youth String Orchestra (SYSO) will present a concert on Sunday, Nov. 22, at 3:30 p.m. at West Genesee High School, 5201 W. Genesee St., Camillus. The SYO will perform the Egmont Overture of…

Campus & Community

An Open Letter from the Chancellor’s Workgroup on Diversity and Inclusion

Monday, November 16, 2015, By News Staff

Last month, members of a new University-wide Chancellor’s Workgroup on Diversity and Inclusion were announced. They have been meeting to address issues of concern, and will work toward developing solutions on how to further create a more diverse and inclusive…

Campus & Community

Alpha Kappa Psi ‘Celebration of Education Scholarship Gala’

Friday, November 13, 2015, By News Staff

Please join Alpha Kappa Psi (AKPsi) Professional Business Fraternity for our very first “Celebration of Education Scholarship Gala” on Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. in the Sheraton Hotel. Proceeds from ticket sales will go toward two $500 scholarships that will…

Campus & Community

Work in Taiwan

Friday, November 13, 2015, By News Staff

Work in Asia and the Taiwanese Students Association present “Work in Taiwan” on Saturday, Nov. 14, at noon in the HBC Kitteredge Auditorium. Get to know what it takes to succeed in the heart of Asia. Network with students who…