| ISSUE 27 | SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 | | | | |
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| | The latest from the Office of Multicultural Advancement | | | | | |
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| | | | A forgotten piece of American history is told in a new book by the late Lt. Col. (Ret.) William Baker G’64, himself part of the story for helping reverse a decades-old racial injustice. Revisiting Brownsville | | | | | |
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| | | | In response to national protests and growing awareness surrounding issues such as systemic racism and police brutality, the Student Association (SA) has launched the Syracuse Racial Justice Fundraiser to support organizations in the Syracuse community doing important work for racial justice. This University-wide fundraiser is open to anyone but specifically targeted to University students, administrators, faculty, staff and alumni. University-Wide Fundraiser | | | | | |
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| | | | “Every three years we have the opportunity to ask our alumni to think big and reevaluate what they can do to assist today’s students,” says Rachel Vassel ’91, assistant vice president of multicultural advancement. Support our amazing students | | | | | |
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| | | | The best treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia is a bone marrow transplant and Alexis Miranda’s doctors immediately tested her family. With the best option her father at a half match, they turned to the National Bone Marrow Registry. With no match there, her family has launched an awareness campaign to encourage people of color to register. Alexis Miranda’s Story | | | | | |
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| | | | You are invited to come together virtually on October 16 to celebrate 150 years of Black and Brown excellence at Syracuse University. The free online event will include time to visit with fellow alumni, honor traditions and learn new things, all while supporting today’s students. Virtual CBT information | | | | | |
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