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‘Democracy . . . is about to die in Youngstown’ with closing of the local newspaper
What this means, said Joel Kaplan, associate dean of Syracuse University’s Newhouse School, “is that no one in that community will be covering, on a regular basis, school board meetings, city council meetings, the cops and the courts. Democracy, as we know it, is about to die in Youngstown.”
Schools Still Struggle With How to Teach Sensitive Subjects
“It’s never OK to recreate painful oppressive events, even in the name of education,” said Mara Sapon-Shevin, a professor of inclusive education at Syracuse University, who said teachers risk harming their students’ sense of belonging, safety and inclusion. “One would never simulate an Indian massacre or having Jews march into the ovens.”
Slutzker Center Welcomes New Director Juan Tavares
The Division of Enrollment and the Student Experience welcomes Juan Tavares as the new director of the Lillian and Emanuel Slutzker Center for International Services. Tavares is currently the director of international affairs and services at Southwest Minnesota State University….
Gebbie Clinic to Host ‘Fluency Camp’ for Kids Who Stutter
The Gebbie Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic at Syracuse University will present Speaking Orange, its annual fluency camp for kids who stutter. The camp will run Wednesday, June 26, from 3-6 p.m. and Thursday and Friday, June 27-28, from 9 a.m….
Gene-Editing Oversight Needed, But Ban On Research Should Be Lifted
A portion of the fiscal 2020 Agriculture spending bill continues a ban on research that involves gene-editing of human embryos. The field of genetic modification garnered international attention after a Chinese scientist announced last fall that he had created the…
Rockette ’70 and John Brunetti Honor Their Fathers through Estate Gift to Syracuse Football
Rockette (Pirro) ’70 and John Brunetti are providing support to future generations of student-athletes through a generous estate gift to the Syracuse football program. The gift honors their longtime connection with the University—and the legacy of both of their fathers….
Next CPR Training Class Scheduled for June 17
Syracuse University Ambulance (SUA) and Fire Safety are partnering to offer CPR training for students, faculty and staff. The next available class is Monday, June 17, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. in 020 Lyman Hall. These trainings offer the American…
Enjoy Movie Night on the Quad
The Office of Student Activities invites students, faculty, staff and families to the first Movie on the Quad on Friday, June 7, beginning at 8 p.m. The movie is free and open to all students, staff, faculty and families. This…
Syracuse Architecture, Whitman Collaborate on Summer Event Series in NYC
As part of the newly formed joint experiential learning initiative between the Whitman School of Management and the School of Architecture, the two schools have organized a summer event series at the University’s Fisher Center in New York City, centered…
Syracuse University Named a US Intelligence Community Center for Academic Excellence
The U.S. Intelligence Community has designated Syracuse University as one of eight national Intelligence Community Centers for Academic Excellence (IC CAE), with a funding award of $1.5 million over five years. Established in 2005 by Congress, the IC CAE program…