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University Celebrates 2024 National Libraries Week
Syracuse University Libraries, in collaboration with Pi Lambda Sigma chapter of Beta Phi Mu, the international library and information studies honor society at the University, is celebrating National Libraries Week from April 7-13. The American Library Association has designated “Ready, Set, Library!” as this year’s national theme.As part of the celebrations, a virtual presentation on ‘The Role of Libraries in Fighting Misinformation: The Tulsa 1921 Race Massacre’ will be held on April 9 at 3 p.m, presented by Adrienne Teague ’18, a public librarian in Tulsa, Oklahoma....
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Former Bolingbrook High School guard Kennedi Perkins’ collegiate team has been invited to the NCAA tournament.
On March 12th, Bolingbrook High School Guard Kennedi Perkins’ collegiate team the Syracuse Orange were invited to the NCAA tournament as a 6 seed.
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Former City Honors School guard Kyra Wood’s collegiate team has been invited to the NCAA tournament.
On March 12th, City Honors School Forward Kyra Wood’s collegiate team the Syracuse Orange were invited to the NCAA tournament as a 6 seed.
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Former Edison Career and Technology High School guard Dyaisha Fair’s collegiate team has been invited to the NCAA tournament.
On March 12th, Edison Career and Technology High School Guard Dyaisha Fair’s collegiate team the Syracuse Orange were invited to the NCAA tournament as a 6 seed.
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Former high school guard Cheyenne McEvans’ collegiate team has been invited to the NCAA tournament.
On March 12th, Guard Cheyenne McEvans’ collegiate team the Syracuse Orange were invited to the NCAA tournament as a 6 seed.
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Former Bishop Kearney High School guard Saniaa Wilson’s collegiate team has been invited to the NCAA tournament.
On March 12th, Bishop Kearney High School Forward Saniaa Wilson’s collegiate team the Syracuse Orange were invited to the NCAA tournament as a 6 seed.
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Former Lakota West High School guard Dominique Camp’s collegiate team has been invited to the NCAA tournament.
On March 12th, Lakota West High School Guard Dominique Camp’s collegiate team the Syracuse Orange were invited to the NCAA tournament as a 6 seed.
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Former Homewood-Flossmoor High School guard Alyssa Latham’s collegiate team has been invited to the NCAA tournament.
On March 12th, Homewood-Flossmoor High School Forward Alyssa Latham’s collegiate team the Syracuse Orange were invited to the NCAA tournament as a 6 seed.
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Trans Week of Liberation: Transcending Boundaries and Reaching for the Stars
The LGBTQ Resource Center proudly announces its annual celebration of Trans Week of Liberation (TWoL). Alongside International Day of Visibility on Sunday, March 31. The week celebrates and recognizes the resilience, contributions and diversity of transgender people globally.Originating in 2010 from the efforts of Rachel Candall, a leader of Transgender Michigan, Trans Day of Visibility was created in response to the overwhelming media coverage regarding transgender people being focused on violence. Candall sought to shift the narrative by empowering transgender people to...
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Doctoral Students’ Research Leads to New Conclusions About AI and Society
In a recent study conducted by doctoral students ParKer Bryant and Aren Burnside at the Lender Center for Social Justice, it was revealed that artificial intelligence (AI) plays a significant role in society beyond its well-known applications like the chatbot ChatGPT. The research, conducted under the guidance of Mona Bhan, professor of anthropology at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, aimed to explore the impact of AI technologies on communities and issues of social justice.Bryant, who has a background in education and is pursuing her doctorate in...
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Soaring Over Barriers: Cindy Boyd G’04 Reflects on Navigating an Aeronautical Career
Cindy Boyd, a graduate from West Point in 1992, shares her journey of overcoming obstacles and achieving success in the male-dominated field of military aviation and engineering. Boyd's story is one of determination, resilience, and breaking barriers in her pursuit of aeronautical excellence.Boyd's initial interest in becoming a military aviator stemmed from a desire to be at the forefront of engineering. Despite initial skepticism about her chances of entering West Point due to her gender, Boyd persevered. She recalls, "Even though I was a straight-A student coming out...
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Ph.D. Student Embraces Unique Postdoctoral Research Role in Biology Lab
Emilee Baker, a Ph.D. candidate in special education, is preparing to embark on a distinctive postdoctoral research journey in a biology lab at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. This opportunity comes as a perfect fit for Baker, who expressed, "This job aligns with all of my vast and intersecting interests—education and learning, the environment and nature, qualitative research, writing, inclusive education, instruction, social justice issues, neurodiversity, disability and queerness."The postdoctoral role represents a significant shift for Baker, who initially...
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Former Lincoln Preparatory Academy guard Lexi McNabb’s collegiate team has been invited to the NCAA tournament.
On March 12th, Lincoln Preparatory Academy Guard Lexi McNabb’s collegiate team the Syracuse Orange were invited to the NCAA tournament as a 6 seed.
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NVRC Gallery Exhibit Provides Graduate Students With Curatorial Experience
A new exhibition at the National Veterans Resource Center Gallery, co-curated by three museum studies graduate students, showcases the work of veteran photographers, cartoonists, and sketch artists. The exhibit, titled “Paper Trail: Works by Veteran Photographers, Cartoonists and Sketch Artists,” features pieces from renowned artists such as Mort Walker, Brad Anderson, and Dave Breger, as well as works by former students of the military visual journalism program at the Newhouse School of Public Communications.According to Jennifer DeLucia, assistant professor and chair of...
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Former IMG Academy guard Alaina Rice’s collegiate team has been invited to the NCAA tournament.
On March 12th, IMG Academy Guard Alaina Rice’s collegiate team the Syracuse Orange were invited to the NCAA tournament as a 6 seed.
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iSchool Celebrates 100+ Years of Accreditation From American Library Association
The School of Information Studies (iSchool) has achieved a significant milestone by securing over 100 years of accreditation from the American Library Association (ALA). The accreditation, recently renewed through 2030, highlights the school's commitment to maintaining high educational standards."This reaccreditation is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our faculty and staff, who have created a high-quality program for our students," expressed iSchool Dean Andrew Sears. "We are proud of the iSchool’s enduring success, which is evident in the impressive work...
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Art Museum Receives Award of Distinction from Museum Association of New York
The Syracuse University Art Museum has been honored with the Engaging Communities Award by the Museum Association of New York for their Spring 2023 exhibition “Take Me to the Palace of Love,” curated by Romita Ray, associate professor in Art History. The award, one of the association’s Awards of Distinction, recognizes organizations that effectively engage their communities and attract new audiences.In a statement, Emily Dittman, interim director of the Art Museum, expressed gratitude for the recognition, stating, “We are honored to be recognized by our museum colleagues...
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In Memoriam: Life Trustee Doris ‘Dottie’ L. Payson ’57
Doris “Dottie” Payson, a beloved member of the Syracuse University community, has passed away at the age of 87. Payson, who first earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Syracuse University, dedicated her life to education and philanthropy.In addition to her teaching career in the Brooklyn School District, Payson ventured into the travel industry, where she excelled in serving clients at Jeffrey’s World of Travel, Ltd. in Great Neck, New York.Described as a "travel agent extraordinaire," Payson's love for the arts and international travel was evident in her work....
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Doctoral Student Researchers Support Upstate New York Energy Storage Engine
Five mechanical and aerospace engineering doctoral students at Syracuse University are actively involved in cutting-edge research related to energy storage, new battery technology, and workforce support for a future dominated by electric and solar power. These students, under the guidance of Professor Quinn Qiao, are contributing to the Center for Solid-State Electric Power Storage, a National Science Foundation-supported collaborative research center.The University's involvement in the Upstate New York Energy Storage Engine, funded by the NSF, aims to establish the...
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Community Review Board Invites Campus Community to Join in Its Work
Members of the University community are invited to engage with the Community Review Board (CRB) and its work through several opportunities this spring by attending its open forum or applying to become a CRB member.The CRB was created following an independent review of the Department of Public Safety (DPS) by former Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch in 2020-21. It is responsible for reviewing appeals of civilian complaints regarding DPS officer conduct, reviewing and commenting on prospective new DPS policies, procedures, and trainings, reviewing key community-facing...