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Remembrance Week, Commemorative Activities Will Honor the Victims of Pan Am Flight 103

Tuesday, October 16, 2018, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the bombing of Pan Am 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, on Dec. 21, 1988. Syracuse University and the University’s Remembrance and Lockerbie Scholars have planned events and activities—from exhibitions to panel discussions to a…

Campus & Community

Pan Am 103 Remembrance Trees to be Planted on South Campus

Tuesday, October 16, 2018, By Eileen Jevis

University College has organized a tree planting project with departments across campus to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Pan Am 103 bombing over Lockerbie, Scotland. Working with Larry Mason, professor of visual communications in the Newhouse School and Syracuse…

Campus & Community

EPA and College Consensus Rank Syracuse University 8th Among Top 25 Green Colleges in the United States

Tuesday, October 16, 2018, By News Staff

College Consensus has ranked Syracuse University 8th in its listing of the Top 25 Best Green Colleges in the United States. For the purpose of developing the Green Colleges list, College Consensus partnered with the Environmental Protection Agency’s Green Power…

Campus & Community

Two Dedicated Alumni to Receive Generation Orange Award at Orange Central

Monday, October 15, 2018, By John Boccacino

Evin Floyd Robinson ’12, G’14 and Jessica Santana ’11, G’13 help prepare the next generation of technology leaders in New York City through access to the development, mentoring, networking and professional experiences that prepare them for degrees and careers in technology. Robinson and…

STEM

The Untapped Power of Fuel Cells

Friday, October 12, 2018, By Matt Wheeler

In recent years, renewable energy has been on the rise in the United States. Still, the overwhelming majority of our energy comes from fossil fuels. And, renewable energy needs to overcome significant limitations and obstacles to contribute a greater share…

Campus & Community

Three Passionate Alumni to Receive Eggers Award at Orange Central

Friday, October 12, 2018, By John Boccacino

A past president of the Syracuse University Alumni Association. An influential advocate for victims of domestic violence. A visionary television producer. Three outstanding alumni who embody the spirit of Syracuse University are the 2018 class of Eggers Award winners. This…

Campus & Community

Chancellor Syverud Addresses Oct. 10 University Senate Meeting

Friday, October 12, 2018, By News Staff

Chancellor Kent Syverud discussed shared governance and the comprehensive review of Greek Life at the Oct. 10 University Senate meeting.  He recognized the Institute for Veterans and Military Families as it celebrates 100,000 individuals served and gave an update on…

Arts & Culture

Grammy-Nominated Vocalists Sweet Honey In The Rock to Perform at Hendricks Chapel Oct. 14

Thursday, October 11, 2018, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Grammy-nominated, all-female vocal ensemble Sweet Honey In The Rock will perform in Hendricks Chapel on Sunday, Oct. 14, at 7 p.m. The concert is part of the Malmgren Concert Series and is free and open to the public. Before the…

Health & Society

Big Data and Social Policy Focus of Oct. 24 Research Colloquium

Thursday, October 11, 2018, By News Staff

The Falk College Research Center will host a research colloquium, “Big Data and Social Policy: Current and Future Developments,” with Philip Gillingham from the University of Queensland, Australia, on Wednesday, Oct. 24, from noon to 1:15 p.m. in Falk Complex,…

Media Tip Sheets

Soyuz Spacecraft Scenario Reminds Us Launches Are Still ‘Controlled Explosions’

Thursday, October 11, 2018, By Daryl Lovell

A Soyuz space rocket headed to the International Space Station with a NASA astronaut and Russian cosmonaut onboard had to make an emergency landing minutes after liftoff today. Sean O’Keefe is a University Professor at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of…