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Campus & Community

Associate Provost LaVonda Reed Offers Resources for Juneteenth Reflection

Thursday, June 18, 2020, By News Staff

Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, commemorates when slaves in Texas received word of their freedom from bondage—more than two years after slavery officially ended. Since then, much has been written about the Black experience and the struggle for freedom, equality,…

Media Tip Sheets

What is Op-Ed Appropriate?

Monday, June 8, 2020, By News Staff

The controversial New York Times op-ed from U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), which called for a military response to protests across the nation sparked by the murder of George Floyd, is creating plenty of debate about what is appropriate for…

Health & Society

Syracuse University Artist in Residence Carrie Mae Weems Launches Project Addressing the Impact of COVID-19 on Black, Latino and Native Communities

Tuesday, May 26, 2020, By Kevin Morrow

A new project by Syracuse University Artist in Residence Carrie Mae Weems is raising public awareness about COVID-19 among people of color—who have been disproportionately impacted by the deadly virus—by promoting preventative measures and dispelling harmful falsehoods, while also paying…

Campus & Community

Three New Members Elected to Syracuse University’s Board of Trustees

Tuesday, May 12, 2020, By Kathleen Haley

Syracuse University has announced the election of three new members to its Board of Trustees, all of whom are alumni of the University. The new members are Christine A. Carona ’85, Vincent H. Cohen Jr. ’92, L’95 and Raj-Ann Rekhi…

Arts & Culture

Light Work Announces 46th Annual Grants in Photography

Monday, May 11, 2020, By News Staff

Light Work has announced the 46th Annual Light Work Grants in Photography. The 2020 recipients are Ben Cleeton, Christine Elfman and Hans Gindlesberger. Courtney Asztalos and Rachel Guardiola received honorable mention recognition. The Light Work Grants in Photography are part…

Health & Society

School of Architecture Student Composes Original Song Supporting Fight Against COVID-19

Thursday, April 30, 2020, By Julie Sharkey

When Chengdu native Yajie (Lannie) Lan ’24 (B.Arch) heard about the wide-spreading coronavirus outbreak affecting her home country, she was deeply concerned and wanted to support the fight against the epidemic in her own way. Lan reached out to two…

Media Tip Sheets

Mercury Matters 2020: A Science Brief for Journalists

Thursday, April 16, 2020, By Ellen Mbuqe

MATS and Mercury in Context Coal-fired power plants are the largest source of mercury in the U.S., accounting for approximately 48% of mercury emissions in 20151. The Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) were finalized in 2012 to regulate emissions…

Campus & Community

Members of Independent Advisory Panel to Meet with Students, Faculty and Staff This Week

Monday, February 17, 2020, By News Staff

The work of the Board of Trustees Special Committee on University Climate, Diversity and Inclusion continues this week as members of the Independent Advisory Panel will be on campus to meet with students, faculty and staff through a series of…

Campus & Community

Performances to Explore Race, Identity in Connection with Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

Wednesday, January 15, 2020, By Kathleen Haley

The campus community is invited to three events exploring themes of race and identity through artistic presentations, providing opportunities for further reflection surrounding the 35th annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. The events are a performance by and…

Veterans

IVMF Receives National Award for Efforts to Advance Diversity

Thursday, January 9, 2020, By News Staff

Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) was named one of eight 2020 inductees to the Advancing Diversity Hall of Honor yesterday at the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Vice Chancellor Mike Haynie, founder and…