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Democratizing Knowledge Awarded Campus Dialogue Grant

The Democratizing Knowledge (DK) Project is organizing a series of campus dialogues, thanks to a grant from an independent national initiative called Bringing Theory to Practice (BTtoP). Tentatively titled “Creating New Publics:...
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SOE Alum and Arts and Sciences Professor Remembered

When Renate “Rennie” Simson joined the Syracuse University faculty in 1979 as a full-time instructor, African American studies (AAS) was just being established as a department in the College of...
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School of Education, Athletics, Driver’s Village Support Otto’s Reading Kickoff for Local Schools

 Otto, the Syracuse mascot, doesn’t speak, so it may be difficult to assess how well Otto can read. But Otto clearly recognizes the value of reading, and a December...
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Syracuse Professor, Alumnus Co-Found Group to Address Rights of People with Disabilities Worldwide

The Tangata Group, a nonprofit, non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to the proposition that disability rights are human rights, has been created to assist nations in successfully adhering to international disability...
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Literacy Pioneer Ruth Colvin Turns 100, Receives Tolley Medal

For almost as long as she’s been an advocate for adult literacy, Ruth J. Colvin’s work has involved the School of Education. So the School of Education and the University joyfully...
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Career Services Staffer—Army Reservist—Connects Student Vets with Employers

Jennifer Pluta has tackled U.S. Army basic training, operated an asphalt dump truck to help build security points near the Kuwait and Iraqi borders and serves as a master sergeant...
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University, SubCat Studios, High Schools Partner on Inclusive Music Recording Studio

This month, area high school students will have the opportunity to record professional-quality tracks with nationally-known recording artists Sophistafunk. The free, two-week summer camp, hosted at SubCat Studios in downtown Syracuse’s Armory Square,...
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Cora Cool-Mihalyi ’16 Named 2016 University Scholar

Twelve graduating seniors have been named as the 2016 Syracuse University Scholars, the highest undergraduate honor the University bestows. University Scholars will represent the entire graduating class at the Sunday,...
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Prof. Jeffrey Mangram Speaking at the 2016 ACC Meeting of Minds, April 8-10

An annual showcase of some of its most outstanding scholars, the Atlantic Coast Conference Meeting of the Minds (ACC MOM) Conference highlights students from each of the 15 ACC schools presenting...
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Neuroscience Expert Shares her Love for Dance with People with Parkinson’s Disease

When asked about her dance classes for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD), Tumay Tunur is clear, “It is a dance class, not dance therapy,” she says. She feels dance helps...
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