Event
First Annual Research Fair
The Honors Program held its first Annual Research Fair at Sadler Hall, on Friday, October 18th, during Family Weekend. The Fair provides an opportunity for students at various stages of the research process to present their work and get feedback from academics, peers and a general audience. The Honors Program encourages students to get engaged…
Read MoreSpeaking Truths Unspoken
Speaking Truths Unspoken In an engaging examination of the power of breaking through historical, institutional, and cultural modes of silencing, scholars in African American, Asian American, Latinx and Native American studies talk about their areas of research and the current issues animating critical race and ethnic studies. Roundtable discussion will be moderated by Danika Medak-Saltzman…
Read MoreIntersections: Re-Thinking African American Literature and Culture
Intersections: Re-Thinking African American Literature and Culture in the 21st Century Sep 20, 2019 at 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM in 011 Eggers Marquis Bey (Northwestern University) Chelsea Frazier (Cornell University) William H. Mosley (University of Texas at Austin) In this timely event, scholars of African American studies and gender/sexuality studies present their innovative research. Panelists engage in…
Read MoreSurvival and Insecurity
Survival and Insecurity: A Personal History of Being Rohingya in Yangon, Myanmar As a well-educated Rohingya woman whose parents moved to Yangon as children, Kyaw Thein will share her personal story of coming to adulthood in the midst of discrimination and growing anti-Muslim and anti-Rohingya sentiment. The current crisis has led her to explore her family’s history and reflect on her own experiences…
Read MoreWelcome Back Brunch
Believe it or not, the first week of classes is over! Students, faculty and staff gathered in the Bowne Hall Atrium for a welcome back brunch on Friday, August 30th. This was a great time to reconnect with old friends and meet new friends, and celebrate the beginning of a new academic year together!
Read MoreRenée Schine Crown ’50, H’84 Celebration
Mr. Lester Crown, Professor Sam Gorovitz, Mrs. Renée Schine Crown ’50, H’84 and Professor Cathryn Newton (from left to right) at the April 9th celebration in honor of Mrs. Crown, esteemed alumna, civic leader and philanthropist. Renee’s generous gifts to the Honors Program have provided funding for students to engage in research and creative projects…
Read MoreGlobal Encounter in Syracuse
Global Encounter in Syracuse Friday, March 29 at 12:30pm Eggers 032 Find out how you can get involved with the refugee community in Syracuse
Read MoreAnd Justice for All…?
And Justice for All…? “Cripping” the Comic Con 2019 Saturday, April 13, 2019 * 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Syracuse University – Schine Student Center Our sixth “Cripping” the Comic Con — “And Justice for All…?” — focuses on disability justice, freedom of expression, and comics culture in today’s world. *Graphic Memoirs and Disability *Design…
Read MoreWrapping Books for the North Side Learning Center
On Friday, November 30th, the Honors Advisory Board hosted a holiday book wrapping event. Honors students wrapped books which will be delivered to students at North Side Learning Center. The North Side Learning Center provides support for adult and youth literacy development. It also provides academic support for students from all over the world who now live in…
Read MoreRodney D. Sieh, Liberian investigative journalist, speaks with Honors students
On Tuesday, November 13th, Rodney D. Sieh, Liberian investigative journalist, spoke with students in the Honors course – Conceptualizing Human Rights. Mr. Sieh is founder and editor of FrontPage Africa, Liberia’s largest independent daily print and online newspaper. Mr. Sieh spoke about his work which exposed poor governance, limited accountability, and lack of transparency within Liberia,…
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