Tag: College of Arts and Sciences
Here’s how SU’s 5 new diversity officers will address issues of diversity, inclusion
SU has appointed five new diversity officers who plan to address diversity issues in their respective schools. They’ll do this by listening to the concerns of the community. Read More »
Student advisory committee aims to represent narratives of all SU students
The Division of Marketing and Communications created a Student Communications Advisory Committee to better reflect and reach SU’s student population. Read More »
Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, is a celebration of religious diversity on campus
Diwali is a five-day Hindu festival that celebrates the power of light overcoming darkness. This Saturday, members of Syracuse University’s South Asian Students Association will host a Diwali celebration in Goldstein Auditorium, featuring traditional music, dance and plenty of food to go around. Read More »
Larry Mason works to help SU community remember, act forward from the Pan Am Flight 103 tragedy
The Syracuse University photography professor uses his pictures to teach people about the history of the plane crash over Lockerbie, Scotland. Read More »
NY Times Bestselling Author and English Professor George Saunders talks his work
George Saunders, an English professor in the College of Arts and Sciences’ creative writing program, will deliver the inaugural lecture of SU’s fall 2018 University Lecture series this Thursday at Hendricks Chapel. Read More »
Meditation sessions on campus provide opportunities for self-discovery
Tucked away in the basement of Hendricks, student leaders, Buddhist Co-Chaplains and community volunteers lead meditation sessions for members of the SU community. Read More »
Students protest Kavanaugh during walkout, demand SU end rape culture
More than 100 people rallied outside Hendricks Chapel on Thursday to protest Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination and sexual assault on campus. Read More »
Student Association expresses concerns with Invest Syracuse initiative
At Monday’s Student Association meeting, SU administrators outlined where funds were being allocated in the university’s $100 million academic initiative. Read More »
New Cajun seafood restaurant, Storming Crab, heats up Syracuse
Storming Crab, a family-owned Cajun restaurant corporation, has opened its fourth location in Syracuse. Read More »
SU’s College of Arts and Sciences names associate dean of diversity
Kishi Ducre, an African American Studies professor will advocate for underrepresented students, faculty and staff in her new position. She specializes in environmental sociology and justice. Read More »
This Syracuse softball player is an Olympic hopeful for Team Mexico
A sophomore student-athlete at SU wants to grow closer to her Hispanic roots. Read More »
Nicole Sealey talks unfinished poems, writing process in Q&A at SU
The writer began the Raymond Carver Reading Series at HBC Crouse Gifford Auditorium on Wednesday afternoon. Read More »
SU won’t make a public commitment to divest from private prisons
The Board of Trustees rejected a resolution to make a public statement committing to not invest in for-profit prisons. Read More »
Margaret Atwood, George Saunders to speak as part of University Lectures series this semester
The authors are among the three lecturers that will speak at SU through the University Lectures series in the fall 2018 semester. Read More »
How SUArt Galleries is painting broader horizons for students
The SUArt Galleries increasingly encourage professors and students alike to take their stories out of the classroom and into the art room. Read More »
Former SU Abroad head to lead LGBT studies program
Professor Margaret Himley will serve as director of LGBT studies, the university announced Thursday. Read More »
Nearly 200 SU community members frustrated by division restructuring
As SU’s Marketing and Communications Division is restructured, many staffers were informed that their jobs will no longer exist, according to the petition. Read More »
Former SA presidential candidate accused of bias, misconduct at meeting
John Jankovic, who ran for SA president last spring, was accused of choosing his friends to go on a hurricane relief trip to Puerto Rico and misusing emails during a past election. Read More »
Keep track of who’s speaking at SU’s Commencement, convocation ceremonies
Preet Bharara, the former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, is among the convocation speakers. Read More »
SU junior organizes ‘You Otto Run’ 5K to benefit refugee community
Organizer Valentino King hopes the Saturday event will be successful enough to continue after his time at SU. Read More »
La Casita’s jam-packed month includes a discussion of post-hurricane Puerto Rico
La Casita Cultural Center will host several events this month, including reading groups, a discussion about post-Hurricane Maria Puerto Rico and a film screening. Read More »
These superheroes can help you design your schedule for next semester
Registration begins this week. Here are some class ideas inspired by your favorite Marvel figures. Read More »
John Jankovic’s focus on local activism influences Student Association presidential campaign
Jankovic has served as SA’s historian and is a member of the local chapter of Democracy Matters. Read More »