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In the Return Phase of Life: Giving Back to the University That Launched His Career

Tuesday, March 11, 2025, By Eileen Korey
In his home office, John Chawner ’84 proudly displays a disk of aluminum dated “4-8-84.” It is a treasured memento from his days at Syracuse University and, in many ways, it is symbolic of his approach to service and philanthropy...

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    MakerSpace Helps Turn Creative Dreams Into Reality

    Wednesday, March 5, 2025, By John Boccacino

    At the intersection of curiosity and technology sits the Information Technology Services MakerSpace, a thought-provoking environment where members of the University community can come together to work on creative artistic projects while sharing interests, ideas and technological knowledge. It’s a…
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    First Year Seminar Earns Collaborative Excellence Award

    Wednesday, March 5, 2025, By Wendy S. Loughlin

    Syracuse University’s First Year Seminar (FYS): Shared Experience Week was honored with the Collaborative Excellence Award at the ACPA–College Student Educators International conference last month in Long Beach, California. The award recognizes programs that represent strong partnerships between academic and…

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    March 18, 4-5 p.m., Hendricks Chapel, Main Chapel
    The annual Service of Commemoration seeks to honor Syracuse University and State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry students, faculty, staff, retirees, trustees and emeriti who have recently passed away. This program provides an opportunity for our campus community to pause, reflect, acknowledge all that has been lost, and be placed on a collective path for shared renewal.
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