Department of African American Studies at Syracuse University

08/12/2021

The Department of African American Studies seeks a dynamic scholar to serve as Department Chair beginning Fall 2022. The successful candidate will possess a strong record of scholarship; teaching excellence; experience overseeing departmental administrative procedures and governance; demonstrated skill in collaborating with faculty on curricula and programming for undergraduate majors and minors and graduate students; and a commitment to community engagement.

The position requires a Ph.D. with a principal research and teaching focus on aspects of Black life in the Americas, the Caribbean, Africa, or Europe. Scholars in any field of the humanities or social sciences are welcome to apply.
Candidates who have met the standards for the rank of professor with tenure are preferred. However, full consideration will also be given to applications from advanced tenured associate professors.

Please follow the link to apply: https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/87996

08/12/2021

Started in 1983, Coming Back Together (CBT) was the first reunion of its kind in the nation. Every three years, Black and Latino alumni come back to campus to celebrate their accomplishments, meet current students, and stay involved with the University.

During CBT, you can enjoy a full range of special activities, such as distinguished speakers; networking, social, and academic events! You also have the opportunity to speak with current students and share your post-college experiences with them. Both students and alumni benefit from these conversations, so please consider participating.

African American Studies (AAS) Open House for Coming Back Together (CBT) Weekend

Date: Friday, September 10, 2021
Location: 219 Sims Hall
Time: 7:00 – 8:45 pm

08/11/2021

Syracuse University’s Office of Multicultural Advancement announced that five accomplished alumni will be recognized during Coming Back Together (CBT) this September. CBT is a triennial reunion that welcomes Black and Latino/a alumni back to campus to celebrate their accomplishments, meet current students and remain connected with the University. 2021 represents the 13th CBT reunion held on campus.

Syracuse University’s Office of Multicultural Advancement announced that five accomplished alumni will be recognized during Coming Back Together (CBT) this September. CBT is a triennial reunion that welcomes Black and Latino/a alumni back to campus to celebrate their accomplishments, meet current ...

08/04/2021

Journalism student relishes her involvement in campus organizations and thrives through mentorship.

07/28/2021

A new article by Danielle Taana Smith, Professor in the Department of African American Studies and Director of the Renée Crown University Honors Program at Syracuse University.

Danielle Taana Smith is a Professor in the Department of African American Studies and Director of the Renée Crown University Honors Program at Syracuse University.

07/28/2021

An article by Dr. Lemir Teron, an assistant professor at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry. His research focuses on urban sustainability and environmental justice.

Substandard, hazardous housing will persist until we focus on making homes livable, safe and energy efficient, our guest columnist writes.

07/22/2021

AAS encourages involvement from both graduate and undergraduate students. We can help you find courses on different aspects of African American Studies.

Want more information about the courses? Visit Myslice or
Email: [email protected]

07/14/2021

Cant wait to see those new faces!

07/09/2021

Last night, Zaila Avant-garde became the first Black American student to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee in almost a century of contests. She got the final word right - 'murraya' (a genus of tropical Asiatic and Australian trees having pinnate leaves and flowers with imbricated petals).

Scripps Spelling Bee 2021: Zaila Avant-garde WinsLast Updated July 9, 2021, 7:28 a.m. ETJuly 9, 2021, 7:28 a.m. ETJuly 8, 2021, 10:00 p.m. ETJuly 8, 2021, 10:00 p.m. ETBy Maggie Astor and Maria CramerZaila Avant-garde spells her way to victory.Zaila Avant-garde, the winner of the 2021 Scripps Nation...

07/08/2021

Welcome to Coming Back Together 2021
September 9-12, 2021

The theme of this year’s reunion is “Celebrating 151 Years of Black and Latino/a Excellence at SU”. Over the four-day weekend, there will be numerous workshops, receptions, social events, and cultural activities. Highlights include CBT Celebrity Classic Basketball Game, CBT Concert, CBT Lecture, CBT Tailgate on the Quad, SU Football Game vs. Rutgers University, CBT Fundraising Gala and Awards Ceremony, and the Sunday Worship Service.

Plan your visit today!

Starting in 1983, Coming Back Together (CBT) was the first reunion of its kind.  Every three years, Black and Latino/a alumni come back to campus to celebrate their accomplishments, meet current students, and remain connected with the University.

07/07/2021

Please join us for the Pre-CBT Washington, D.C. Reception, hosted by CBT 2021 Co-Chair, Fatimah Moody ’90, Partner LinkVisum Consulting Group, Inc. in collaboration with DC Orange and Blue. Space is limited so you must R.S.V.P. by Thursday, July 22, 2021. http://cc.syr.edu/precbtwashingtondc.

LOCATION
Wild Days
Eaton Hotel Rooftop
1201 K Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20005

Friday, July 23, 2021
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. EDT

07/01/2021

FINALLY!

Trustees for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill voted Wednesday afternoon at a closed session to give tenure to star New York Times writer Nikole Hannah-Jones several months after refusing to consider her proposed tenure.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's trustees' earlier refusal to take up her case inspired a bruising national debate over race, journalism and academic freedom.