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Media, Law & Policy

The 50th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act and Current Status of the Act Today

Friday, March 30, 2018, By Scott McDowell

Accusations have been brought against the Department of Housing and Urban Development and Secretary Ben Carson to pull back on enforcement of fair housing. Paula Johnson, a professor of law at Syracuse University College of Law offers insight on this…

Health & Society

Sexual Assault Awareness Month Begins April 1

Friday, March 30, 2018, By Joyce LaLonde

The Office of Health Promotion, in partnership with student organizations, offices across campus and community partners, is hosting Sexual Assault Awareness Month throughout the month of April. The month offers educational, empowering and engaging programs and events to promote the…

Huffington Post

What Tillerson’s Firing Really Says

Friday, March 30, 2018, By Sawyer Kamman

There has been another changeup of White House staffing with last week’s firing of Secretary of State Rex Tillerson. While the move surprised many including Tillerson, it does send a fairly clear message, writes Newhouse public relations professor of practice, Steven…

UPI

Opioid Crisis Centers Around Poverty, Expert Says

Friday, March 30, 2018, By Sawyer Kamman

While many consider the opioid crisis to be a national issue, there are certain areas it hits harder than others. Shannon Monnat, an associate professor of sociology at the Maxwell School, told UPI in a recent interview that economic and social…

Business & Economy

Applications Now Open for Startup Dublin, iSchool’s Newest Experiential Learning Program

Friday, March 30, 2018, By J.D. Ross

The School of Information Studies (iSchool) has announced the launch of a new experiential learning program, Startup Dublin, a week-long travel program in Dublin, Ireland. Startup Dublin is a sister program to the iSchool’s well-known Spring Break in Silicon Valley, EntreTech NYC, and Peak…

AFP

Facebook Tightens Privacy Settings Amidst Breach

Friday, March 30, 2018, By Sawyer Kamman

Facebook leadership has been under fire, as a data breach allowed millions of users’ private data to be exposed. The social media giant has since updated its privacy setting to boost future protection, but Newhouse assistant professor of communications and social…

Media, Law & Policy

Professor of Practice David M. Crane L’80 Announces Retirement from the College of Law

Friday, March 30, 2018, By Martin Walls

After teaching as a professor of practice at his alma mater since 2006, David M. Crane L’80 has announced that he will retire from the College of Law in August. Crane taught international criminal law, international humanitarian law, military law…

Arts & Culture

Share Your Artwork and Creative Skills during 2018 On My Own Time Exhibition

Friday, March 30, 2018, By Jaclyn D. Grosso

Do you have creative skills or artistic work that you would like to share with your colleagues and friends at Syracuse University? Now is the time to present your inspiration through the On My Own Time exhibition April 30-May 16….

Health & Society

Wilderness First Responder Certification Course May 10-19

Thursday, March 29, 2018, By Rachel Friedman

The Syracuse University Outing Club (SUOC) is hosting a Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification course from May 10-19. The cost of the class is $450, and registration is now open on the Recreation Services website. An initial deposit of $150…

Media, Law & Policy

University Lectures Hosts Political Commentator Joy-Ann Reid

Thursday, March 29, 2018, By Kevin Morrow

The University Lectures series is hosting Joy-Ann Reid, host of MSNBC’s “AM Joy” and columnist for The Daily Beast, on Tuesday, April 3, at 7:30 p.m. in Syracuse University’s Hendricks Chapel. Reid will be engaged in an on-stage conversation with…