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Sesquicentennial Steering Committee Seeks Student Volunteers to Plan 150th Anniversary Celebration
Throughout the summer, Syracuse University’s Sesquicentennial Steering Committee continued its work organizing a full schedule of events and activities that will mark the upcoming 150th anniversary of the University’s founding. “It’s been a busy and rewarding summer as we see…
Tropic of Squalor: New Book by Peck Professor Mary Karr Highlights Irreverent Brand of Poetic Faith
“Before I believed in God, I believed in poetry,” confesses Mary Karr, speaking by phone from the Upper East Side, where she is dress shopping for the funeral of her friend and fellow writer Philip Roth. “Even when I was…
Same Mosquito Transmitting Yellow Fever, Dengue and Zika Virus
Brazil is working to get a handle on the worst outbreak of yellow fever in decades. Just this week, the government announced that it planned to vaccinate the entire country against the virus by April 2019. David Larsen is an…
Committee Appointed to Plan University’s Sesquicentennial Events
Chancellor Kent Syverud has appointed a steering committee to plan efforts to mark Syracuse University’s sesquicentennial in 2020. The University was founded on March 24, 1870, and 2020 will be its 150th anniversary. The committee is a cross-section of students,…
Goon Squad Student Sign-Up Open for Syracuse Welcome 2013
Syracuse Welcome 2013 will mark the 69th year for the Goon Squad, SU’s official new-student welcome team. Since 1944, returning students have volunteered to greet incoming first-year students. Today, Goon Squad members are best known as the volunteer team that…
SUArt Galleries opens ‘Nouveau Risqué: A Perspective On Women And Progress’
The SUArt Galleries will present “Nouveau Risqué: A Perspective on Women and Progress,” an exhibition that investigates the impact that work, recreational activities and independent living had on women at the turn of the 20th century. The exhibition will feature…
Video: Foursquare creator helps concepts grow at Idea Jam
Syracuse University graduate and social media site Foursquare creator Dennis Crowley was on hand recently to help young entrepreneurs grow their business ideas during Idea Jam, held at the Hall of Languages November 9th. Crowley served as one of the…
New gateway sign to Armory Square features elements of Connective Corridor
A new gateway sign to Syracuse’s Armory Square is set to be installed on Friday, Jan. 27, featuring a design that incorporates elements of the Connective Corridor, as well as the vibrancy of the arts, cultural and professional opportunities in…
Marshall Square entrance at University Ave. to close Aug. 12 and Aug. 16
The University Ave. entrance to Marshall Square Mall will be closed on Friday, Aug. 12 and Tuesday, Aug. 16 due to concrete pouring in front of the building.