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‘Pippin’ Opens Syracuse University Department of Drama 2024/25 Season

Friday, October 11, 2024, By Joanna Penalva

The Syracuse University Department of Drama begins the 2024/25 season with “Pippin,” the Tony Award-winning musical from composer Stephen Schwartz (“Wicked,” “Godspell”) and Roger O. Hirson. Directed by Torya Beard, performances of “Pippin” will be held Oct. 11-20 in the…

Arts & Culture

Grammy-Winning Singer Dua Lipa’s Book Club Spotlights Professor George Saunders

Friday, October 11, 2024, By Dan Bernardi

Bestselling author and professor of English George Saunders G’88 has received numerous accolades in his literary career. His book, “Lincoln in the Bardo,” won the 2017 Man Booker Prize; his most recent work, “Liberation Day,” was chosen as one of…

Campus & Community

Generous Donors Exceed Expectations in $3M Challenge Gift Campaign for Hendricks Chapel

Thursday, October 10, 2024, By News Staff

When an anonymous donor family pledged $1 million to Hendricks Chapel and issued a challenge to inspire other donors to match it, no one could foresee the extraordinary outpouring of support for what is widely known as the spiritual heart…

Campus & Community

Navigating Cybersecurity: How to Be Your Own Human Firewall

Thursday, October 10, 2024, By Christine Grabowski

Andrew McClurg, with Information Technology Services (ITS), is often asked how people can stay safe online to protect against scams and hackers. He breaks it down to some basic points to remember. “I always focus on four main things: passwords,…

Campus & Community

Balloting Starts Oct. 16 for Provost’s Advisory Committee on Promotion and Tenure Representatives

Wednesday, October 9, 2024, By Diane Stirling

Balloting to select faculty representatives for the Provost’s Advisory Committee on Promotion and Tenure begins Wednesday, Oct. 16, and runs through Friday, Nov. 1. Elections are held annually and are administered by the University Senate Committee on Appointment and Promotions…

Arts & Culture

50 Years of Advancing Language Proficiency for a Multilingual World

Wednesday, October 9, 2024, By Diana Napolitano

In 1974, students wearing mood rings and flared pants strode across campus, toting paperback copies of “Jaws” or “Carrie” while making plans to see “The Great Gatsby” or “The Godfather Part II” at the local movie theater (where tickets cost…

Campus & Community

Mental Health Matters: Tips and Resources to Combat Stress During Midterms

Wednesday, October 9, 2024, By News Staff

With midterm exams right around the corner and World Mental Health Day on Thursday, Oct. 10, SU News put together a guide for students to help manage their mental health all year long, but especially during the midterm stress. As…

Media Tip Sheets

Professors Available for Interviews on Hurricane Milton

Tuesday, October 8, 2024, By Vanessa Marquette

If you’re seeking experts to discuss flooding, mental health, animal-human relationships, or supply chain issues related to Hurricane Milton, there are six Syracuse University professors you might want to consider for interviews. You can view their names, background, and quotes…

Campus & Community

Celebrate and Reflect During LGBTQ+ History Month

Tuesday, October 8, 2024, By News Staff

This month, the University community is invited to celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month through a range of special events. The University officially kicked off the month’s events Oct. 2 at the Intercultural Collective. The LGBTQ+ Resource Center, along with students and…

STEM

Funding Research That Improves Health and Shortens ‘Bench to Bedside’ Time

Monday, October 7, 2024, By Eileen Korey

Doctoral students in clinical psychology Alexa Deyo ’21 and Alison Vrabec G’23 spent their summer testing a theory that a certain kind of therapeutic technique called motivational interviewing could improve sleep and overall health among adolescents. According to the National Institutes…