symposium

The power of culture in a world of politics
By Julia Terruso
October 15, 2010 - 8:50pm
Retired NBC national security correspondent Fred Francis, along with other prominent media members, explore cultural diplomacy Friday at SU.

In the aftermath of a devastating earthquake that killed 23,000 Guatemalans in 1976, journalist, Fred Francis looked up to see US Air Force planes whizzing in.

He’s never felt prouder, he said. Within 72 hours the US had four field hospitals set up, kitchens and thousands of soldiers on the ground. “We were the good guys then,” Francis said, “We jumped through hoops to help people.”

The crossroads of culture and technology
By A.J. Chavar
September 21, 2009 - 4:42pm
Professional artists and journalists debate social media, art and technology Monday during the "Transcending Conflict through Culture" symposium.

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David Pogue: One Million Twits Strong
By Matthew Doxtad
September 20, 2009 - 11:39pm
Set to speak at Syracuse University today, the popular New York Times tech columnist discusses his new book, Twitter and the future of technology.

Twitter connects David Pogue with an audience of more than 1,000,000 people interested in his gadget reviews, blog posts, and...