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Memorial Fund Honors Remarkable Journalism Career, Supports Students Involved With IDJC
Maxwell School alumna Denise Kalette ’68 got her first byline at age 12, under a poem titled “The Poor Taxpayer” that she submitted to her local newspaper. In a few paragraphs of playful prose, she drew attention to an issue…
Life Together Initiative to Host ‘Decoding Deception’ Lecture March 26
On March 26, members of the University community will come together in an interactive lecture session to explore how to confront mis- and disinformation to restore public trust and strengthen democracy. “Decoding Deception: Advancing Critical Thinking to Strengthen Democracy” will…
Maxwell Sociologist’s New Documentary Reveals Plight of 鶹ƵTenants
A standing room audience gathered in the community room at the Salt City Market in the City of 鶹Ƶon a recent evening for the first public screening of a new documentary film written and directed by Maxwell School sociologist…
IDJC Launches Fellows Program for Thought Leaders in Journalism and Public Affairs
The Institute for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship (IDJC) has launched the IDJC Visiting Fellows program, giving experts in the fields of journalism, politics and public affairs an opportunity to deeply explore topics of interest with the support of an academic…
Life Together Initiative to Expand in the Spring 2025 Semester
The “Life Together: Seeking the Common Good in a Diverse Democracy” initiative will expand in the Spring 2025 semester, building on the success of its October 2024 facilitated community conversation. The initiative focuses on developing essential skills for civil dialogue…
At Maxwell School, the Conversation 鶹Ƶ Citizenship Gains Fresh Perspective
For nearly a century, in the north entrance to the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, a lone statue of President George Washington greeted all who entered the school. A former farmer, land surveyor, American Revolutionary War hero and…
For Many Graduate Students, Community-Engaged Scholarship Gives Extra Meaning to the Educational Experience
Graduate-level learning, research and creative activities take place in classrooms, labs and studios on the 鶹ƵUniversity campus, but they also occur throughout the community as graduate students work with local residents of all ages and backgrounds through partnerships with…
National Science Foundation Funds Physics Internship Program for 鶹ƵHigh School Students
A University initiative that aims to provide Syracuse-area high school students with experience in emerging technologies has been awarded nearly $1 million from the National Science Foundation (NSF) through the Experiential Learning for Emerging and Novel Technologies (ExLENT) program. The…
LaCasita Hosting Youth Arts Education Program Showcase April 19
Exhibits of comic book and film art, along with dance, music and song performances, will highlight the talents and creativity of young artists at this year’s Young Art/Arte Joven showcase at La Casita Cultural Center. The work of nearly 40…
Mindfully Growing Program Teaching Healthy Eating Habits to Pre-K Children
Do you like broccoli? “I touched broccoli with my feet.” You like eating watermelon, what does it smell like? “Snow.” What does snow taste like? “Broccoli.” Welcome to a Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) Age 4 classroom at Elbridge Elementary School in…