Throughout the month of November, the Native Student Program in the Office of Multicultural Affairs, in collaboration with the Indigenous Students at Syracuse student organization and campus partners, hosts the annual Native Heritage Month celebration.
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ECS Leadership and Faculty Immersed in Diversity and Inclusion Learning and Strategy
Faculty and staff from the College of Engineering and Computer Science participated in the Strategic Diversity Leadership Institute at the college’s annual faculty retreat in August. The intensive day-long workshop followed the completion of National Inclusive Excellence Leadership Academy by key college leaders.
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Fall Update 10.30.18
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff:
Since my appointment to the role of interim chief diversity officer July 1, I have been privileged to speak with a number of students, faculty and staff, and have participated in many meetings across campus. The conversations have been constructive and produced creative ideas and tangible ways we, as a community, can continue to embrace our connectivity and foster a more diverse and inclusive campus environment. I appreciate the willingness of so many of you to engage in candid dialogue around important, and often difficult, issues. Continue Reading
NIH Grant Awarded to Hewett’s Lab Promotes Diversity in Research
Diversity in science matters to breakthroughs. When more scientists with varied backgrounds and experiences fill laboratories and collaborate on teams, outcomes in innovation and discovery surpass those of less diverse scientific groups, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
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PPIA Fellows Reflect on Experiences; Application Deadline for 2019 Is Nov. 1
Last summer, five Syracuse University students were selected to participate in the highly competitive Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) junior summer institutes.
Military Times Names Syracuse No. 1 Private Institution on 2019 Best Colleges for Vets List
Syracuse University’s commitment to serving veterans and military families has garnered recognition from Military Times as the No. 1 private school and No. 4 institution overall on the publication’s annual Best for Vets rankings. Syracuse University is the only private institution to make the list’s top 10 and boasts the highest military graduation rate of the top five schools.
Verbal Blend’s Fifth Annual Spoken Word Poetry Institute Features Alumni Poets, Daylong Workshop
Verbal Blend, the premier spoken-word poetry program coordinated by the Office of Multicultural Affairs, will host its fifth annual Spoken Word Poetry Institute featuring six alumni poets and presentation of the Poetic Icon Award. This year’s institute is Friday, Oct. 26, and Saturday, Oct. 27, hosted in partnership with Parent and Family Services as part of Family Weekend.
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Internationalization Council to Examine Strategies for Enhanced Partnerships with China
The Internationalization Council at Syracuse University begins its third year of work this fall with a focus on developing and recommending elements of a comprehensive China strategy for the University. Leading the effort this year will be co-chairs Steven Bennett, senior vice president for operations in the Division of Academic Affairs, and Zhanjiang “John” Liu, vice president for research at the University. Continue Reading