Award-winning author to discuss Arab-Israeli conflict at Syracuse University on Thursday evening
Sayed Kashua, a prominent Arab-Israeli writer, will be speaking at 7 p.m. Thursday in Maxwell Auditorium. Read more »
Daily Archives: March 25, 2015
Award-winning actor Forest Whitaker speaks about community building, problem solving
The actor and philanthropist spoke at Alpha Phi Alpha, the Delta Zeta chapter’s fourth annual Truth Be Told speaker series on Wednesday night at Hendricks Chapel. Read more »
Syracuse University serves as economic anchor for Central New York
Universities and health care institutions – or “eds and meds” – are now at the center of inner city income generators. These anchor institutions, such as Syracuse University and the Upstate University Health System, are major stakeholders in the future of the cities they sit in. Read more »
Deal between teaching assistants, University of Toronto struck down following original agreement
The University of Toronto and striking teaching assistants reached a tentative agreement on issues surrounding teaching assistants on campus on March 18, but the deal was struck down by a small margin after being put to vote by the participants in the strike. Read more »
SU to offer summer program with college preparatory courses for international students
A purpose of the program is to create a “pipeline” for international students wishing to pursue higher education in the U.S. The program will provide them with the experience, information and skills needed to apply to and be at a U.S. college. Read more »
Rising comedian Ed Blaze to perform observational set at the Oncenter Complex
Rising comedian Ed Blaze has made a name for himself opening for acts such as Jim Gaffigan and Ralphie May. Read more »
Golden IPA contains hoppy, delicious flavors
For someone who really doesn’t like IPAs, I really enjoy this beer. Read more »
Upright Citizens Brigade improv group to perform at Syracuse University
Upright Citizens Brigade Tour Company, an improvisational comedy group based in the cities of New York and Los Angeles, is coming to Syracuse University on Friday. Read more »
Professor assists with design, curriculum of citizen engagement course
Tina Nabatchi, an associate professor of public administration and international affairs in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, assisted curriculum coordination for “Engaging Citizens: A Game Changer for Development?” a Massive Open Online Course on citizen engagement organized by the World Bank Group. Read more »
Newly appointed dean to focus on improving recruitment, supporting faculty
Elizabeth Liddy, Syracuse University’s interim vice chancellor and provost, announced Masingila’s appointment last Tuesday. Masingila has been at SU since 1992. She started out as a professor in both the College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Education, teaching mathematics and mathematics education. Read more »
School appoints John Prizner as assistant dean for advancement
John Prizner has been appointed assistant dean for advancement in Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management, according to a March 16 press release. Read more »
Write-in candidates unable to participate in Student Association election forum
Write-in candidates AJ Abell and Jonathan Dawson will not be taking part in SA’s upcoming election forum. Read more »
Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter to visit Syracuse University on Tuesday
Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter will visit Syracuse University next Tuesday and speak with students as well as participate in a roundtable discussion. Read more »
Dylan Donahue receives NCAA Offensive Player of the Week honor
Syracuse junior attack Dylan Donahue has been named the NCAA Offensive Player of the Week for a season-high seven-point performance against then-No. 4 Duke last Sunday. Read more »
Olympian Sanya Richards-Ross speaks at SU, says gender shouldn't be obstacle
Four-time Olympic gold medalist Sanya Richards-Ross Read more »
Henry Schoonmaker develops as scorer for Syracuse after slow start
Henry Schoonmaker has scored five goals in his past two games after scoring just two in the first five. Read more »
Fan suggests Gross should be removed from university to clean house
What would it be like to get caught cheating in Daryl Gross’s class? Would he turn a blind eye to it? Would there be an… Read more »