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NEH Funding Supports Two Syracuse Projects
Two Syracuse University projects have received 2018 National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) awards. Glenn Wright, director of Graduate School Programs, and Vivian May, director of the Humanities Center and professor of Women’s and Gender Studies, received funding to enhance doctoral training for humanities Ph.D.s in…
2017-18 Raymond Carver Reading Series Concludes with Author Julie Otsuka
Award-winning author Julie Otsuka is the final speaker in the 2017-18 Raymond Carver Reading Series. She will participate in a Q&A session at 3:45 p.m. and do an author reading at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 25, in Huntington Beard…
Dr. Alicia Carroll ’88 to Deliver Arts & Sciences, Maxwell Undergraduate Convocation Address
Dr. Alicia Carroll ’88 remembers well the liberal arts classes she took at Syracuse University. That wide range of classes—in African American studies, film, art and psychology—developed her breadth of knowledge and sharpened her skills in creative thinking and analysis. Her…
‘Joy of Close Reading’ Conference Will Remember Prof. Hope Glidden
“The Joy of Close Reading in Classical, Medieval and Renaissance Studies” is the name of a conference that will be held Friday, April 27, in memory of Professor Hope Glidden, a distinguished scholar of early modern French literature and member…
Humanities Book Reception to Showcase University Authors April 17
The Syracuse University Humanities Center will host its third annual Books in the Humanities Reception on Tuesday, April 17, from 4:30-6 p.m. in the Goldstein Alumni and Faculty Center. Free and open to the public, this year’s event features more than 50 books by…
French Colloquium Presents French and Francophone Studies Alumnus
The 21st annual French Colloquium, organized by the graduate students in French and Francophone studies, will be held Friday, April 13, 9:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. in the Peter Graham Commons, Bird Library 114. This year’s featured speaker will be…
Syracuse Symposium to Conclude with Visit by Writer, Zen Teacher David R. Loy
Syracuse Symposium concludes its yearlong look at “Belonging” with a contemplation on the Buddhist concept of nature. On Thursday, April 19, David R. Loy, a renowned professor, writer and Zen teacher in the Sanbo Zen tradition of Japanese Zen Buddhism, will give…
‘Diversity in Reading’ Events Support La Casita’s Bilingual Programs
La Casita’s third annual “Diversity in Reading” campaign is underway. The monthlong campaign’s goal is to raise support for the bilingual library and dual language literacy programs at La Casita Cultural Center, 109 Otisco St., Syracuse. More than 160 student volunteers…
Covington, Schaf Named Class of 2019 Senior Class Marshals
Covington and Schaf will lead the Class of 2019 and carry their class banner to open Syracuse University’s 165th Commencement ceremony.
‘Born a Crime’ Selected as First Book for New Syracuse Reads Program
Peer facilitators sought to engage new students in book discussions Syracuse Reads Call for Peer Leaders from Syracuse University News on Vimeo. Beginning in the fall semester, new students will participate in a shared academic experience to explore together themes…