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Toastmasters Recognizes University as Exceptional Sponsor
Toastmasters International has recognized Syracuse University as an exceptional institution of higher education sponsor of Toastmasters clubs and their members. Toastmasters International President Mohammed Murad, of Dubai, UAE, will present the award on Monday, April 27, at noon in Bird…
Getting to Know: Assistant Provost for Equity and Inclusion Patricia L. Stith
When Patricia Stith traveled with her husband, Melvin, to their undergraduate alma mater at the end of March, she knew they were going to be honored as two among a group of major donors to Norfolk State University in Virginia….
Free Electronic Waste Drop-Off
Syracuse University will hold its first annual Earth Day electronic waste event Thursday, April 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. outside the Life Sciences Building on Comstock Avenue. The event is organized by the University’s Sustainability Division and the…
Syracuse Children’s Chorus Announces Open House Rehearsals
The Syracuse Children’s Chorus (SCC), an ensemble-in-residence in the Rose, Jules R. and Stanford S. Setnor School of Music in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, will host two open house rehearsals open to the public. On Monday, April…
Jewelry and Metalsmithing Program Presents ‘The Smiths’
The jewelry and metalsmithing program in the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ Department of Art is presenting “The Smiths,” a collection of work by students in the program, through Thursday, April 23, at the Coyne Gallery, Comstock Art Facility,…
Dogs Invade the Quad
Trained Paws for Stress Relief therapy dogs made an appearance on the Quad on Thursday, helping to promote overall wellness among students, faculty and staff with friendly interaction. Paws for Stress Relief was put on by the Student Health Advisory Committee…
National Pan-Hellenic Council Hosts ‘Men on the Rise’ Retreat
On Saturday, April 18, the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) will host its “Men on the Rise” retreat at The Lodge in Skaneateles. The theme of this year’s retreat is “Life, Love and Leadership” and will focus on academic excellence, racial…
Award-Winning Poet and Memoirist Mary Karr to Give 2015 Commencement Address
Karr will also be awarded an honorary degree, a Doctor of Humane Letters, at the 161st Commencement exercises.
Scholar Spotlight: Ellie Prather ’15
Ellie Prather is a Child and Family Studies major, with a minor in Health and Wellness, in the Falk College. However, her talents extend far beyond her academics. Prather has worked in healthcare, nonprofits, student organizations and on research projects,…
Maxwell Hosts Symposium on South Asian Politics April 24
The Maxwell School continues its 90th anniversary celebrations with a symposium titled “Contemporary Politics in South Asia.” On Friday, April 24, The Cornell-Syracuse South Asia Consortium (SAC) will feature presentations by Johns Hopkins University (JHU) professors Walter Andersen and Touqir…