College of Arts and Sciences at Syracuse University

Spring: a lovely reminder of how beautiful change can be. Happy #FirstDayOfSpring! Image of Carnegie Library on campus.

Laura Marsolek '13, '17 M.A. was featured on an episode of the PBS series, Postcards, where she discussed her passion for jewelry. She talked about her study of historic jewelry traditions, her experiences shadowing master goldsmiths and the story behind her own line of jewelry inspired by traditional Indian metalwork. Laura received her bachelor’s degree in art history and metalsmithing from VPA - Syracuse University College of Visual and Performing Arts and her master’s in Italian Renaissance Art History from Art & Music Histories, Syracuse University in A&S.

It’s 3/15 in the 315! Drop an in the comments to celebrate!

On this #PiDay, be irrational. Eat infinite slices of pie (pizza pie counts too) and take a moment to watch this brief #DidYouKnow video as we celebrate math in our everyday lives. Spoiler: there’s a unique tie to Syracuse. Syracuse Mathematics Department

They’re back! We’re excited to bring you Hawk Cam: Season 5. The famous red-tailed hawk pair, SU-Sue and Otto, who have called Syracuse University home for several years, are now nesting in the west archway of Lyman Hall. Thanks to a new nest camera donated by Anne Marie Patti Higgins ’76, G’90, you can catch daily hawk activity LIVE! Watch here: thecollege.syr.edu/alumni/nest-cam/ What else can you find on the hawk page? Hawk activities Top 10 facts... Hawk-watching tips And more! Photo courtesy of Anne Marie Patti Higgins

History made: Joe Biden L'68 is the first #SyracuseU alumnus to become President of the United States

On this day and every day, we honor the life and legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose words resonate as deeply today as they did when they were first spoken.

"The focus of my artistic life has been trying to learn to write emotionally moving stories that a reader feels compelled to finish, writes George Saunders G'88, author and creative writing professor. Read The New York Times review on his latest book.

Brew some excitement on Jan. 21 in honor of #NationalHotTeaMonth! Join Syracuse University Alumni, A&S alum Tim Takacs ’92 and Romita Ray, Art & Music Histories, Syracuse University professor, for a night of tea talk. Learn about the history of tea and explore its variety of leaves, health benefits, evolution and more. RSVP now! bit.ly/3ss2MAw *By attending, you’ll receive a curated list of teas from our speakers and an exclusive discount to The Republic of Tea! : Mustache teacup courtesy of Mint.

Did you see Syracuse University Department of Psychology professors Kevin Antshel and Afton Kapuscinski quoted on these trending topics? USA TODAY: That feeling you can’t name? It’s called emotional exhaustion. bit.ly/2KcxDQh The Hill: The attack on the Capitol was a traumatic event for many. How will they cope? bit.ly/3oJtUbU CNYCentral.com: The ‘unfriend’ button gaining popularity; why a psychologist says it could be dangerous. bit.ly/35G2X1l

Today not only marks the first day of classes for a new academic year, but it also marks the start of our year-long 150th anniversary commemoration. From now until June 2021, we’ll look back at the last 150 years as Syracuse University's founding college. #ArtsSciSU150

Fill your day with lots of ORANGE. Happy Halloween!

Thanks for this fun way to support Syracuse University! Catherine Timbers ‘07, dual A&S | Maxwell and Newhouse alumna, participated in the #SUVirtual5K from Virginia. Be sure to tag us in your Virtual Orange Central photos! : Catherine Timbers

As Election Day nears, psychology professors Afton Kapuscinski and Kevin Antshel have provided recommendations to manage your mental health. Some tips include: maintaining physical activity, a healthy diet, social support systems and good sleep hygiene. Learn more. Syracuse University Department of Psychology

Fall is a special time of year on campus as the colors begin to change. Enjoying it with friends is a long-standing tradition for students and alumni. Whether you're on the Quad or in front of the Hall of Languages, there's autumn beauty everywhere on campus. Check out more then/now photos on our 150th anniversary site! bit.ly/37z4CaM : SU Archives and dual A&S | Maxwell + Newhouse alumna Allyssa Kaiser ’13 #ArtsSciSU150

Alumni: Get comfy and join us online for this year’s virtual reunion, Orange Central! Reconnect with old friends, be ‘attracted to’ science through hands-on experiments and hear from Dean Karin Ruhlandt about the history of A&S. Register now! bit.ly/2IRXWdE

A&S remembers Professor Emeritus of Physics Joshua Goldberg G’50, ’52 Ph.D. who left an indelible mark on the department as both a student and longtime professor at Syracuse University. An expert in Einstein’s general theory of relativity, he helped bring some of world’s greatest physicists to the University, including Sir Roger Penrose, recipient of the 2020 Nobel Prize in Physics.

Robert Doyle, the Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Professor in Chemistry, and his research group continue to make promising advances in developing treatments for diabetes and other diseases. bit.ly/37tBWQi Chemistry at Syracuse University

Volunteers wanted for a citywide remote tutoring program. Connecting with a K-12 student is an opportunity to support our community in a tangible way, says Brice Nordquist, Dean’s Professor of Community Engagement in A&S. A crisis at this scale requires all hands on deck; we need your help. Sign up now!

Our own Sandra Hewett, the Beverly Petterson Bishop Professor of Neuroscience and professor of biology, will speak with internationally recognized neurosurgeon Dr. David Langer of Lenox Hill Hospital on Oct. 19. Q&A to follow. Register now! bit.ly/2IAh4wD

A message from Dean Karin Ruhlandt. We extend our deepest sympathy and condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of Trevor Daley Pierce. This is a difficult time for our community; counseling and additional services and support are available. bit.ly/3nMjtVb

ICYMI: Scott Manning Stevens, professor and director of the Native American and Indigenous Studies Program in A&S, was featured on NewsChannel 9 for his insights on Indigenous People’s Day. : bit.ly/2H4ehuB

Did you know Nobel Prize winner Sir Roger Penrose was a Distinguished Professor of Physics and Mathematics at Syracuse University in 1987? #FridayFacts Syracuse Mathematics Department

Look back. Act forward. Today and always, we remember. Chairs arranged in the formation of Pan Am 103, the flight carrying 35 Syracuse University abroad students before the bombing over Lockerbie, Scotland on December 21, 1988. Place of Remembrance, Hall of Languages... Syracuse University Pan Am 103 Remembrance See more