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NEH Grant Awarded to Romita Ray to Convene Leading Scholars for an International Research Workshop and Symposium
Growing up in Calcutta (now Kolkata) in eastern India, Romita Ray developed a deep appreciation for the iconic Victoria Memorial Hall (VMH) and its exquisite collection of art and 64 acres of gardens. The urban landmark is the most visited…
Orange Door Program Helps Student Veterans Connect With Resources, On-Campus Support
Student veterans looking for transition support can connect to resources through the Orange Door program. These doors, identified on campus with an Orange Door hanger, are the offices of faculty and staff who have volunteered to be student veteran liaisons…
Authoritarians Have Figured Out Social Media
This week, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro temporarily banned social media companies from removing content, which is seen as one of the most drastic steps by a democratically elected leader to control what can be said on the internet. Also, this…
Sue and Leon Genet Gallery Features ‘Mary McFadden: American Fashion Designer’
A new exhibition at Syracuse University’s Sue and Leon Genet Gallery at the School of Design features distinctive garments that reflect an avid study of ancient and ethnic cultures. “Mary McFadden: American Fashion Designer” showcases the work of a “design…
Thursday Morning Roundtable’s 56th Season Promises Mix of Virtual and In-Person Forums
The need to know more about the issues impacting our community has never been more essential, and neither has Thursday Morning Roundtable (TMR). TMR is a weekly public forum hosted by Syracuse University’s Office of Community Engagement that features prominent…
MyHealthyAmerian.org Creating Mask Exemption Cards For Americans
Peter Blanck, University Professor and chairman of the Burton Blatt Institute, was quoted in the USA Today article “Fact check: Card falsely claims to grant mask and vaccine exemptions.” Since the pandemic began, there have been many individuals who believe…
Those With Developmental Disabilities Are At Higher COVID Risk
Scott Landes, associate professor of sociology in the Maxwell School, was interviewed by LAist for the story “People With Developmental Disabilities Want Their Home Health Workers Vaccinated.” Landes stated, “If you have an intellectual disability, and you’re living in your…
Syracuse University to Award Two Honorary Degrees at Class of 2020 Commencement
Two exemplary individuals—Daniel A. D’Aniello, a global business icon and leading philanthropist, and Kevin Richardson, an advocate for criminal justice reform and inspirational speaker—will be recognized with honorary degrees during Commencement 2020, being celebrated on Sept. 19, 2021. D’Aniello, co-founder…
Epic vs. Apple Decision Avoided the Most Difficult Antitrust Issues
Developers like Epic Games, which is the creator behind the popular game Fortnite, will be able to use alternative payment systems within the Apple platform, according to a recent legal decision. Earlier this month, a judge ruled that Apple was…
LaunchPad Accepting Applications for 2021-22 Competitions
Syracuse University Libraries’ Blackstone LaunchPad is now accepting online applications for 2021-22 school year competitions. The universal application for the competitions, with nearly $100,000 in prizes, are for innovative or creative solutions to address problems or opportunities. Competitions are open…