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University Singers Harmonize for Top Prize in Florilège Vocal de Tours
For three days in Tours, France, the Syracuse University Singers poured their voices and hearts into a range of songs, including a cappella choral works, pieces by such composers as Joseph Haydn and Maurice Durufle, and traditional African American spirituals….
Election 2016: Creating a ‘Roadmap’ for Next Administration
As U.S. presidential candidates focus their attention on the November 2016 election, a select group of academics, government leaders and other stakeholders is concentrating on what happens after the win.
Reminder: Tickets for Syracuse University Day at Citi Field Available Until Game Day on June 28
A reminder that tickets for Syracuse University Day at Citi Field will be available until game day, which is June 28. If you would like information on bus rides from campus or any other details, email sumets@syr.edu. Tickets for the…
Sloan Foundation Funds Expanding Smart-Energy Device Privacy Study
The Sloan Foundation has awarded funding to expand the efforts of two School of Information Studies (iSchool) researchers who are looking at the issue of data privacy regarding smart energy-reading meters—and now, additional smart home devices. A foundation award of…
New Members Elected to Board of Trustees; Dean, Faculty, Student Reps Appointed
Syracuse University is pleased to announce the election of two new members to the University’s Board of Trustees, Clifford Ensley ’69,’70, G’71 and Mark Verone ’95. Ensley and Verone were elected at the May Board meeting. “We welcome Cliff and…
Joan Fleet Appointed Early Education Child Care Center Director
Joan Fleet, interim director of the University’s Early Education Child Care Center (EECCC), has accepted an offer to become the center’s new director. Fleet has worked at the center since 2012, starting out as the office coordinator and becoming interim…
Q&A: Chase Catalano on Caitlyn Jenner, Transgender Issues
Former Olympian (and Kardashian family in-law) Bruce Jenner recently, and very publicly, came out as transgender. Her transition into Caitlyn Jenner, and debut on the cover of Vanity Fair, have been chronicled, and commented on, everywhere. LGBT Resource Center Director…
Q&A: Rick Burton on FIFA Scandal
A scandal has hit world soccer, with accusations that top officials at the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) accepted bribes to secure the rights to World Cup matches. FIFA’s president, Sepp Blatter, stepped down from the post just days…
Professor Recognized for Contributions to Latina/o Studies
A professor in the College of Arts and Sciences has been internationally recognized for his service and intellectual contributions to Latina/o studies. Silvio Torres-Saillant, professor of English and Latino-Latin American studies, is the co-recipient of the 2015 Frank Bonilla Public…
Construction Creates Temporary Traffic Changes along Crouse Drive
Construction work scheduled to begin this week on Crouse Drive will lead to temporary traffic changes. Starting Friday, June 5, road work will begin on Crouse Drive next to the north parking booth in front of Crouse Hinds Hall, leading…