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Special Collections Research Center Receives Grant to Process Forrest J. Ackerman Papers
The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation is providing Syracuse University Libraries’ Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) with a $17,000 grant to process the Forrest J. Ackerman Papers. Ackerman was a popular American science fiction author, editor, agent, collector and fan. His…
New York State Announces Eligibility for COVID-19 Vaccination
Dear Members of the Syracuse University Community: We are writing with an important update related to the COVID-19 vaccination effort in New York State immediately impacting members of the Syracuse University community. Earlier today the New York State Department of…
Deadline Is March 1 to Submit Proposals to 2021 CUSE Grant Program
Faculty interested in submitting a proposal for the 2021 Collaboration for Unprecedented Success and Excellence (CUSE) Grant Program have until 5 p.m. Monday, March 1, to apply. The funding effort, managed by the University’s Office of Research, seeks to grow the research…
“Why TV revivals are lucrative for networks.”
Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor of radio, television and film and director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture in the Newhouse School, was interviewed for the Marketplace story “Why TV revivals are lucrative for networks.” Thompson, an expert…
“The “unfriend” button gaining popularity; why a psychologist says it could be dangerous.”
Kevin Antshel, professor of psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in the CNY Central story “The “unfriend” button gaining popularity; why a psychologist says it could be dangerous.” Antshel says that while such “all or nothing”…
Danielle Smith writes “Images of the Capitol Riot Reflect a National Crisis.”
Danielle Smith, professor of African American studies in the College of Arts and Sciences and Director of the Renée Crown University Honors Program, wrote an op-ed for History News Network titled “Images of the Capitol Riot Reflect a National Crisis.”…
“Who decides when there are helicopters? Experts weigh in on National Guard monitoring protests.”
William Banks, Professor of Law Emeritus in the College of Law, was interviewed for the NBC News piece “Who decides when there are helicopters? Experts weigh in on National Guard monitoring protests.” Banks, an expert on emergency and war powers,…
Class of 2020 Commencement Update
Dear Members of the Orange Community: Last spring, Syracuse University was forced to postpone in-person Commencement activities for the Class of 2020. At the time, the University promised the Class of 2020 that we would host an in-person Commencement at…
2021 Commencement Scheduled for Sunday, May 23
Dear Members of the Syracuse University Community: The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact all of us in profound ways, including how we celebrate milestones and achievements. In light of our revised academic calendar for the spring semester, which begins on…
“Dodgers great Steve Garvey remembers Tommy Lasorda–Computer problems slow down COVID-19 vaccines in California–House Democrats move to impeach President Trump again.”
Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor of radio, television and film and director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture in the Newhouse School, was interviewed recently by KNX Radio for the piece “Dodgers great Steve Garvey remembers Tommy Lasorda–Computer…