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Symposium Focuses on Place of Religion in Film
László Nemes’ 2015 film “Son of Saul” has earned a slew of awards, including the Cannes Grand Prix, a Golden Globe and an Oscar. Set in Auschwitz-Birkenau at the end of the war, it also has spurred debate over the…
New Recruits Sworn In, Begin Training with DPS Academy
On Monday morning, eight new recruits were sworn into the Syracuse University Department of Public Safety Academy by Syracuse Police Chief Frank Fowler. Chief Fowler performed the swearing in of the academy recruits as an official welcome and endorsement of…
David Fahrenthold of The Washington Post Honored by Newhouse School with Toner Prize for Excellence in Political Reporting
David Fahrenthold of The Washington Post is the winner of the 2017 Toner Prize for Excellence in Political Reporting. The $5,000 prize, which is sponsored by the Newhouse School, honors the late Robin Toner ’76, a summa cum laude graduate…
Spiritual Life Council Shares Message of Unity Through Peace Poles on Quad
“May Peace Prevail on Earth.” A simple phrase with a powerful message. The words—in 23 different languages and in Braille—are inscribed on two red cedar “peace poles” installed over winter break in front of Hendricks Chapel through the work of…
Institute for Veterans and Military Families and the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs Announce New Director of Communications
The Institute for Veteran and Military Families (IVMF) and the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA) at Syracuse University have announced that Stephanie Salanger will serve as the director of communications for the IVMF as well as OVMA. Salanger…
Syracuse University to Celebrate National Orange Day on Friday
Friday, March 24, is a special day at Syracuse. It is the University’s 147th birthday, a day to celebrate its founding on March 24, 1870. “National Orange Day is probably the most amazing day out of the whole year because…
Vernon E. Jordan Jr. to Deliver Syracuse University’s 2017 Commencement Address
Vernon E. Jordan Jr., civil rights activist, business executive and attorney, will deliver the 2017 Commencement address at the ceremony for Syracuse University on Sunday, May 14, at the Carrier Dome. Jordan will also be awarded an honorary degree, a…
Community Ambassador Program Application Deadline Thursday, March 23
The Office of Off-Campus and Commuter Services (OCCS) is seeking student applicants for the 2017-18 Community Ambassador (CA) program. Selected applicants will assist students with their transitions to off-campus residences. CAs serve as role models for other student-residents. As leaders…
Philanthropy Week 2017 Events Celebrate Spirit of Giving at Syracuse University
Syracuse University has begun its annual Philanthropy Week celebration, a series of events to raise awareness about the critical role philanthropy plays at the University—and in society as a whole. “To me, Philanthropy Week is all about celebrating the things…
Better Accessibility Achieved in Orange SUccess
In fall 2016, Syracuse University rolled out Orange SUccess, a centralized advising system, to the whole campus after a largely successful pilot. The goal was to improve communications between students and their faculty and/or advisors, and streamline the process of…