Campus & Community
Faculty and Staff Invited to Innovation and Opportunities Assessment Forum
As announced in early October, the University is conducting a full assessment of SU’s academic and administrative operations. This “Innovation and Opportunity Assessment” will focus on how the University can most efficiently and effectively deliver services across both the academic and nonacademic areas. It will also identify opportunities for innovations that further advance our mission, build on our existing strengths, and enhance our overall quality and impact.
VPA Seeks Nominations for Alpert Visiting Artist Program
The College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) is now accepting nominations for the Sandra Kahn Alpert Visiting Artist Program. The program was established by Alpert, 1945 alumna of VPA, and her husband, Clement C. Alpert, to bring leading visual…
SU in the News: Friday, November 15
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#IDEAchat to Launch During Global Entrepreneurship Week
This year, Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) is Nov. 18-24 and IDEA is prepped and ready to keep Syracuse on the GEW map. #IDEAchat is a weekly web show with entrepreneurs, investors, students, faculty and community leaders about topics that matter….
Women of the University Community Annual Poinsettia Sale
The Women of the University Community are currently conducting their annual poinsettia sale, the proceeds of which will benefit three separate scholarship funds across campus. Orders must be placed by Nov. 25 and can be picked up Dec. 4 (orders…
Schiff Jazz Ensemble to Perform with Peter Mack Trio
Syracuse University’s Morton Schiff Jazz Ensemble will be joined by the Peter Mack Trio for a concert on Saturday, Nov. 16, at 2 p.m. in the Rose and Jules R. Setnor Auditorium, Crouse College. The concert is free and open…
Drawing Marathon to be Held Nov. 16
The Department of Foundation in the College of Visual and Performing Arts will host a drawing marathon on Saturday, Nov. 16, from noon-6 p.m. on the second floor of Smith Hall. The event is free and open to the public….
Retired Philosphy Professor Edward McClennen Dies
Edward McClennen, 77, who retired earlier this year from Syracuse University as professor of philosophy and political science after teaching at the University since 2003, died Saturday, Nov. 2. Ben Bradley, chair of the Department of Philosophy in The College…
Littlejohn Honored With ‘Be the Change You Wish to See’ Award
Linda Littlejohn, associate vice president for academic affairs at SU and director of the South Side Initiative (SSI), received the Student African American Society’s “Be the Change You Wish to See” award at the organization’s annual banquet on Nov. 10….
Find Spring Sustainability Courses Online
SU Sustainability Initiatives offers an online tool to help students and advisers find courses related to sustainability, climate, food, water, energy, ecology and environmental policy. Many of the courses are being offered for the first time in Spring, 2014. Website:…