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‘Queering Faith’ continues Hendricks Chapel Luncheon Discussion Series March 26
The Hendricks Chapel Luncheon Series will continue on Monday, March 26 with a conversation on “Queering Faith.” Feminist and queer theologian Xochitl Alvizo will lead the discussion, which will begin at noon in the Noble Room, located on the lower…
Award-winning novelist Zadie Smith to talk about writing in the 21st century in March 20 University Lectures presentation
Award-winning novelist Zadie Smith will speak about the point of writing in the 21st century—especially given social media and other influences—in the next University Lectures presentation at Syracuse University on Tuesday, March 20. Smith’s presentation, “Why Write?” will begin at…
‘The Man with the Patent Passion’ at next session of IRP
At the March 15 session of the Institute for Retired People (IRP) Alan Rothschild, patent model collector and president of Rothschild Co., will share how he became a patent collector and discuss his models, which include models from famous inventors…
Tsao and McKown: Architecture visiting professors to lecture, exhibit
Calvin Tsao and Zack McKown, co-partners of New York City’s Tsao and McKown Architects and spring 2012 visiting critics, will speak at the Syracuse University School of Architecture on Tuesday, March 20, at 5 p.m. in Slocum Hall Auditorium. Their…
SU’s Ray Smith Symposium concludes with residencies by art historian, musicologist
The Ray Smith Symposium in Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences concludes its yearlong examination of “Sex and Power from the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment” with mini-residencies by art historian Diane Wolfthal (March 29-30) and musicologist Linda Phyllis…
Syracuse University to host debate on Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act at National Press Club March 29
Panelists will debate constitutionality of the PPACA and whether it’s good public policy Syracuse University is set to host a thought-provoking debate on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) at the National Press Club on March 29. A panel…
‘The Submission’ author Amy Waldman to speak March 22
Amy Waldman, author of the acclaimed novel “The Submission” (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2011), which tells the story of a competition to design a memorial for the victims of a terrorist attack and of the American Muslim who wins it,…
March 26 Toner Symposium will examine news reporting in the Digital Age
New Yorker’s Jane Mayer will receive Toner Prize for Excellence in Political Reporting Four pioneering women journalists will highlight the challenges and opportunities of reporting the news in the digital age at a special event at Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse…
Award-winning screenwriter, producer, playwright Aaron Sorkin ’83 to deliver 2012 Commencement address
Aaron Sorkin ’83, award-winning screenwriter for films such as “A Few Good Men,” “The American President,” “The Social Network” and “Moneyball,” as well as TV shows including “Sports Night,” “The West Wing,” “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip” and HBO’s…
Religion, environment, activist nuns topic of discussion
“Religion and the Environment” is the focus of a lunch conversation, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday, March 19, in 504 Hall of Languages. Guest speaker Sarah McFarland Taylor, associate professor of religious studies at Northwestern University’s Weinberg College of Arts and…