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Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Commemorative Event with Joel Kim Booster Happening Thursday

Wednesday, April 10, 2019, By News Staff

The Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month Commemorative Event is Thursday, April 11, at 7 p.m. in Slocum 214. As a signature event during the monthlong celebration, the evening will include a comedy act with Joel Kim Booster, a…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University Achieves Invest Syracuse Goal, Raises $40 Million for Scholarships, Financial Aid

Wednesday, April 3, 2019, By Kathleen Haley

The Invest Syracuse fundraising campaign has achieved its goal of $40 million in funding for scholarships and other financial aid, more than six months ahead of schedule. The Division of Advancement and External Affairs will continue the solicitation of philanthropic…

Campus & Community

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month this April

Friday, March 22, 2019, By Shannon Andre

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, the Office of Multicultural Affairs, within the Division of Enrollment and the Student Experience, is hosting a series of events in April in collaboration with students, faculty and staff…

Campus & Community

Hendricks Chapel, Muslim Chaplaincy, Muslim Student Association Invite Community to Vigil

Monday, March 18, 2019, By News Staff

Hendricks Chapel will host a Universitywide candlelight vigil on Tuesday, March 19, to honor lives lost in the terrorist attack at two mosques last week in Christchurch, New Zealand. The vigil will begin at 6 p.m. on the steps of…

The Role of Social Media in Mass Shootings

Sunday, March 17, 2019, By Sean Dorcellus

Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor of communications in the Newhouse School, was quoted by several outlets in articles about the role of social media in mass shootings including the Wall St Journal, AFP, USA Today, CNET and EuroNews. Professor Grygiel was…

STEM

TEDx Syracuse University Conference Announces 2019 Speakers

Friday, March 15, 2019, By J.D. Ross

The student organizers of the TEDx Syracuse University conference have announced the speakers who will be presenting at the annual event on April 6. The conference will give eight speakers a chance to share ideas worth spreading. From education to…

The Relationship Between Social Media and Terror Attacks

Friday, March 15, 2019, By Sean Dorcellus

Whitney Phillips, assistant professor in the school of Visual and Performing Arts, was interviewed by several outlets for stories about social media and terror attacks including the Washington Post, NBC News, Wired, BuzzFeed, Motherboard, The Sydney Morning Herald and EuroNews….

Campus & Community

Lavishly Illustrated ‘Forever Orange’ Commemorative Book Presents 150-Year History of Syracuse University

Wednesday, March 13, 2019, By Mona Hamlin

To coincide with the celebration of Syracuse University’s sesquicentennial in 2020, Syracuse University Press is publishing “Forever Orange: The Story of Syracuse University” in fall 2019. This monumental 10-inch by 12-inch book, lavishly illustrated with 300 photographs, provides a unique…

Health & Society

University Supports 25th Anniversary White Ribbon Campaign

Tuesday, March 12, 2019, By Teagan Cyan Peacock

March marks the 25th anniversary of the Vera House White Ribbon Campaign. Throughout the month, the University supports the campaign in raising awareness about domestic and sexual violence. The University launched its campus campaign on Wednesday, Feb. 20, at the…

Media Tip Sheets

Huawei Lawsuit Is Further Proof Of Need For More International Coordination

Thursday, March 7, 2019, By Daryl Lovell

Chinese tech giant Huawei is suing the U.S. government on claims that Congress acted unconstitutionally when it banned government agencies from buying Huawei equipment. Shubha Ghosh is the Crandall Melvin Professor of Law and director of the Syracuse Technology Commercialization…