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Campus & Community

LGBTQA Welcome Social Today

Wednesday, August 29, 2018, By Joyce LaLonde

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Resource Center invites you to “Queer it up!” at this year’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Asexual (LGBTQA) Welcome Social. The social is today from 6-8 p.m. at the Thornden Park Rose Garden….

Business & Economy

For Small Upstate Companies, Sustaining Strong Canadian Trade Ties is Critical

Tuesday, August 28, 2018, By Daryl Lovell

On Monday, President Trump announced the U.S. and Mexico had reached an agreement to revamp the North American Free Trade Agreement. Canada – the other member of Nafta – has not agreed to the new terms and is scheduled to…

Campus & Community

Apply for Fall 2018 Intergroup Dialogue Courses Today

Tuesday, August 28, 2018, By News Staff

The Intergroup Dialogue (IGD) Program invites students to fill out an online interest form for our 2018 academic course offerings: SOC/WGS 230 and CFE 200. IGD is an educational model that brings together students from diverse backgrounds to engage in…

Free Transportation to State Fair Sept. 1-3

Monday, August 27, 2018, By Joyce LaLonde

The New York State Fair is in full swing in Syracuse. Back by popular demand, the Office of First-Year and Transfer Programs is providing a free shuttle service to and from College Place to the Fair on Saturday, Sept. 1,…

Business & Economy

Kroger’s Plastic Bags Plan is Further Evidence of Private Sector Sustainability Push

Monday, August 27, 2018, By Daryl Lovell

Kroger Co., the largest supermarket chain in the country, recently announced plans to get rid of single-use plastic bags in stores by 2025. It’s the most recent in a series of announcements by large companies striving to hit sustainability goals…

Campus & Community

Euclid Avenue Parking Changes Create Dedicated Bike Lanes, Restrict Midday Parking Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays

Monday, August 27, 2018, By News Staff

The City of Syracuse has made modifications to parking along Euclid Avenue that will affect students and other members of the campus community who park on that street during the day. The parking changes, which were made to better accommodate…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University Enhances Protections for Undergraduate Students: Prohibits Sexual or Romantic Relationships with Employees

Monday, August 27, 2018, By News Staff

The Chancellor’s Executive Team has approved changes to the University’s policies governing consensual sexual or romantic relationships between students and University employees—including all faculty and staff. The changes, which reflect suggestions voted on and approved by the University Senate, prohibit…

Business & Economy

Phishing Attacks: Everything Old is New Again

Wednesday, August 22, 2018, By Daryl Lovell

This week, Microsoft announced it had been successful in stopping attempted cyber-attacks by Russian hackers that were trying to steal data from U.S. political groups. The company believes the attacks were likely the start of a “spear phishing” campaign that…

Campus & Community

Important Changes in Office 365 for University Students, Faculty and Staff

Tuesday, August 21, 2018, By News Staff

Over the summer, Information Technology Services (ITS) added applications and features to the Office 365 suite available to active Syracuse University students, faculty and staff. This provides tools that enable enhanced collaboration and streamlined scheduling and calendaring among members of…

Business & Economy

Cryptocurrency Market Downturn Will Take Out Lesser Coins

Tuesday, August 21, 2018, By Daryl Lovell

Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrency prices have plummeted in the last few days, making it a tough week for the crypto market. Lee McKnight is an associate professor in the School of Information Studies at Syracuse University who has taught…