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New Girl's lovable goof Schmidt coming to Syracuse University
By Nick Reichert
March 3, 2014 - 12:05am
Hillel bringing actor Max Greenfield from the popular FOX sitcom to campus.

Everyone's favorite Jewish ladies man is coming back to his alma mater.

Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated actor Max Greenfield, popularly known for his role as Schmidt in FOX's New Girl, will be speaking on Tuesday, April 1 at 7:30 p.m. in the Goldstein Auditorium for a night of conversation and comedy.

Greenfield's character Schmidt is a Long Island lothario who is a graduate of Syracuse University. He is a brash and cocky scene stealer and a fan favorite. Everyone be sure to bring your douchebag jar and a team for a rousing game of "True American."

From drums to comedy, Max Weinberg shares his story
By Sarah A. McCarty
October 15, 2010 - 8:08am
The E Street Band drummer's adventure has taken him from a child fascinated by the drums to a percussionist with an impressive resume.

Suited up like it was another performance fronting his band on late night TV, Max Weinberg started pounding either side of the podium Thursday night as he explained the origin of his drumming dream to an audience at the Underground in the Schine Student Center. 

 “I was a five-year-old little Jewish kid with an unusual name for the time." he said. "I was Max. My nose was growing faster than I was. I didn’t know anything about Elvis Presley. All I knew was, my two teenage sisters were going crazy with anticipation about Elvis performing on The Ed Sullivan Show.”

Hillel Hosts Seder for Passover
By Heather Crowley
March 29, 2010 - 10:21pm
First night of Passover fills Winnick Hillel.

On the first night of Passover two Seder dinners opened the holiday at the Winnick Hillel Center for Jewish Life.  With over 200 people on the first evening the dinner marked one of many that will take place.  The center will continue to celebrate the holiday throughout the week as well as provide services.  For freshman without transportation Hillel is offering rides to grocery stores to help students purchase Kosher foods.