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How an Imam and Rabbi Impact a University Campus Through Friendship
In March, two of the University’s religious leaders unlocked the potential of a funding grant, engaged their respective students and built understanding around their distinctive religions. It started when colleagues and friends Imam Amir Durić and Rabbi Ethan Bair had…
Upcoming Religious and Spiritual Observances at Hendricks Chapel
In the coming day and weeks, several significant religious and spiritual traditions will be honored and celebrated by numerous members of the Syracuse University community. Through Easter, Passover, Ramadan, Ram Navami and more, all students, faculty and staff are invited…
Hendricks Chapel Announces New Hindu Chaplaincy; Welcomes Sanjay Mathur as Hindu Chaplain
Hendricks Chapel is excited to announce a new Hindu Chaplaincy and appoint Sanjay Mathur as the inaugural Hindu Chaplain. “To welcome a Hindu Chaplaincy to Syracuse University is an occasion for tremendous celebration,” says the Rev. Brian Konkol, dean of…
Take Back The Night 2023: It’s More Than a Night, It’s for a Lifetime
As Take Back The Night 2023 approaches, it brings with it the importance of continuing to stand together against and to end sexual, relationship and other forms of violence—not just for a night but for a lifetime. “Standing with survivors…
Syracuse Jazz Fest to Feature Performances from University Student, Faculty Groups
Syracuse University is participating in and sponsoring the City of Syracuse’s 37th annual Jazz Fest, held June 22-25 at various locations around the city. New this year, the festival has expanded to four days, with the University hosting a Sunday…
Ash Wednesday Schedule Announced
Ash Wednesday is Feb. 22, marking the beginning of the Christian season of Lent. Lent is a 40-day period of reflection that guides people of Christian faith to the “Triduum,” or Sacred Three Days, that begins on the evening of…
Annual Service of Commemoration to Be Held March 21
The University will hold its annual Service of Commemoration—honoring students, faculty, staff, retirees, trustees and honorary degree recipients of Syracuse University and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students, faculty, staff, retirees and trustees who passed during the period…
7 Reasons to Attend Interfaith Exploration Week
Hendricks Chapel is celebrating religious and spiritual diversity and inclusion through Interfaith Exploration Week, from Wednesday, Feb. 1, through Tuesday, Feb. 7. All students, faculty and staff are invited to participate in a series of gatherings that provide a safe…
Hendricks Chapel Welcomes Assistant Muslim Chaplain Imam Dzemal Crnkić
Hendricks Chapel recently welcomed Imam Dzemal Crnkić as assistant Muslim chaplain. Imam Crnkić will assist Chaplain Amir Durić to further advance academic excellence in a university welcoming to all. Dean Brian Konkol says, “As the Muslim Chaplaincy continues to experience…
University Celebration Honors the Legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
More than 2,000 members of the Syracuse University and greater Syracuse communities came together in the JMA Wireless Dome on Sunday, Jan. 22, to celebrate the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Syracuse University’s 38th Annual Rev….