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Noted Disability Studies Scholar Jay Dolmage to Speak on Disability and Inclusion on College Campuses

November 30, 2018

Jay Dolmage, associate professor of English language and literature at The University of Waterloo and author of the groundbreaking book “Academic Ableism: Disability and Higher Education” (Michigan University Press, 2017), will visit Syracuse University from Dec. 4-5.

Aretha Franklin to Be Remembered with Concert, Panel Discussion Nov. 30

November 30, 2018

The Community Folk Art Center (CFAC) and the University’s Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) will salute Aretha Franklin, whose indelible voice made her the “Queen of Soul,” with a panel discussion and concert on Friday, Nov. 30, at 6:30 p.m. at CFAC.

New Students Find Value in First-Year Shared Reading Experience, According to Survey

November 30, 2018

In classrooms and residence halls across campus earlier this fall, small groups of new students came together to connect with their peers through exploring their differences and similarities—to learn more about themselves and others.

Institute for Veterans and Military Families Transforms How NYC Delivers Social Services to Veterans

November 26, 2018

In support of New York City’s 200,000 veterans and military-connected families, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced on Veterans Day that the city will formally adopt and fund an innovative new approach to health and human service delivery, pioneered by Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF).

University Honors Trans Day of Remembrance

November 21, 2018

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Resource Center is hosting the annual Transgender Day of Remembrance commemoration on Thursday, Nov. 29, at 7:30 p.m. in 214 Slocum Hall. The event is recognized internationally on Nov. 20; the LGBT Resource Center is hosting the commemorative event on Nov. 29 to provide students and campus community members with an opportunity to honor the day.

Message from Chancellor Syverud

November 20, 2018

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff:

Last week, the U.S. Department of Education released proposed new rules governing how colleges and universities must address allegations of sexual violence and harassment on their campuses. These rules are significantly different from prior guidance given to colleges and universities for carrying out mandates of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”).

Syracuse University Community Members Honored at 2018 YMCA CNY Book Awards

November 20, 2018

Two members of the Syracuse University community recently received awards at the 2018 YMCA Central New York (CNY) Book Awards. Christine Kitano G’10 and Stephen Kuusisto, University Professor, won the 2018 YMCA CNY Book Award for Poetry and Nonfiction, respectively.

Research Training Program for Veterans Now Accepting Applications

November 20, 2018

To improve access to undergraduate research experiences in the area of trauma for groups typically underrepresented in this research—including veterans—a collaborative venture of the Falk College, SUNY Oswego and SUNY Upstate Medical University is now recruiting students for its 2019 program taking place May 20-June 27, 2019, on the SU campus.