Today the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) announced three special opportunities for veterans, military spouses and veteran-owned businesses. The programs include convening Fortune 500 leaders to discuss supplier opportunities during National Veterans Small Business Week and two innovative business competitions: the VetSmallBiz Growth Challenge and the Virtual Elevator Pitch Competition. These programs add to the IVMF’s portfolio of premier initiatives created to empower, train and support veteran entrepreneurs. Read the full article at SU News.
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Syracuse Symposium to Host Mohawk Artist Alan Michelson Nov. 1-2
Syracuse Symposium continues its yearlong exploration of “Place” with a visit by Alan Michelson, a Mohawk member of the Six Nations of the Grand River and an award-winning artist, Nov. 1-2. Read more at SU News.
NASCAR Intern Helps Promote Fan Experience, Leads to More Opportunity
Peri Karslioglu ’16 was looking for a senior capstone project when she came across a listing for the NASCAR Diversity Internship Program. She never imagined where it would eventually take her. Karslioglu, of Fairfax Station, Virginia, was one of 26 students selected nationwide to participate in the summer program and quickly learned all about America’s favorite spectator sport. The opportunity also led more recently to a permanent position with the organization as a marketing coordinator. Read more at SU News.
CFAC Hosts Artist Talk with James Ransome Oct. 26
The Community Folk Art Center (CFAC) welcomes James Ransome for an artist talk Wednesday, Oct. 26, after a month of showcasing his work in its exhibition: “Two Sides of James Ransome: Known and Unknown.” Ransome will give a presentation, followed by a question and answer session from 7 to 9 p.m. at 805 E. Genesee St. The presentation will take place amidst the gallery so the audience can experience the work simultaneously. Read the full article at SU News.
Interfaith Dialogue Dinner Series Continues Wednesday
The University’s Fall 2016 Interfaith Dialogue Dinner Series, Common and Diverse Ground: Raising Consciousnesses by Acknowledging the “Hidden” Things that Divide Us, will continue on Wednesday, Oct. 26. Read the full story at SU News.
‘Let Me Explain You’ Author Liontas Speaking Wednesday for Carver Series
Annie Liontas is the next speaker in the Raymond Carver Reading Series on Wednesday, Oct. 26, in Gifford Auditorium. She will participate in a Q&A at 3:45 p.m. and then read from her work at 5:30 p.m. Read more at SU News.
Office of Equal Opportunity, Inclusion and Resolution Services Launches New Website
The Office of Equal Opportunity, Inclusion and Resolution Services (EOIRS) has launched its new website. The office recognizes the value of diversity in all its forms and collaborates across all divisions of the University to build community and cultivate a culture of respect, safety and equity. Read the full article at SU News.
S.P. Raj Named Interim Dean of the Martin J. Whitman School of Management
A longtime leader and widely respected scholar in the Martin J. Whitman School of Management has been selected to serve as interim dean. Vice Chancellor and Provost Michele G. Wheatly today announced that S.P. Raj, Distinguished Professor of Marketing and chair of the Department of Marketing, will serve as interim dean, effective immediately. Today’s announcement follows more than a month of conversations between Provost Wheatly, Vice Chancellor and Acting Dean J. Michael Haynie, students, faculty, staff and members of the Whitman School Advisory Council.