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SU in the News: Wednesday, September 30
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Graduate Student Travels to Philly to Attend Pope’s Mass
Emily Francisco G’17 almost got to see Pope Francis two years ago while she was studying abroad in Florence. She tried to attend a Mass he was celebrating in Rome, but she wasn’t able to get into the service. This time she was not going to miss him.
‘I Learn America’ to Be Screened Sept. 30
The School of Education will host the first installment of the Douglas P. Biklen Landscape of Urban Education Lecture Series on Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 7 p.m. in Gifford Auditorium with the screening of the documentary film “I Learn America.”…
27th Annual Herbert Lourie Memorial Lecture on Health Policy
The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs will celebrate the 27th Annual Herbert Lourie Memorial Lecture on Health Policy on Thursday, Oct. 8. This year, James R. Knickman will deliver the lecture titled “Patients as Consumers: Is It Time…
Libraries to Showcase New Acquisitions in Special Collections
The Special Collections Research Center at the University Libraries, home to some of the University’s most valuable and interesting treasures, will hold a special viewing of recent acquisitions on Thursday, Oct. 8, from 4-6 p.m. in the Lemke Room on…
Lecture by Renowned Disability Scholar, Author Lennard J. Davis
The most sweeping civil rights legislation in U.S. history and a model for disability-based laws around the globe is the subject of a special lecture, hosted by the Renée Crown University Honors Program in the College of Arts and Sciences….
The Implications of Finding Water on Mars: Q&A with Professor W. Henry Lambright
Is there life on Mars? New research findings by NASA released Monday show the presence of water and raise the possibility that life could exist in some form on the Red Planet.
CASE Center Selected for Center of Advanced Technology Award
The Center for Advanced Systems and Engineering (CASE) has been notified that it has been re-designated as a New York State Center for Advanced Technology. The award, $921,000 a year renewable for up to 10 years, was announced by Empire…
SU Contemplative Collaborative Hosts New Group for Grad Students and Graduate Instructors
The subgroup interested in exploring contemplative opportunities for graduate students at SU is pleased to announce that we are launching our first project, “Creating a Space,” with the first meeting/gathering Thursday, Oct. 1, from 3-4:30 p.m. in 319 Sims Hall….
University Celebrates 10 Years of Latin@/Hispanic Heritage Month
The Office of Multicultural Affairs, within the Division of Student Affairs, hosts Latin@/Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. [“Latin@” is a gender-inclusive form of Latino/Latina.] From performances and luncheons to semi-formals and lectures, Latin@/Hispanic Heritage Month provides…