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Reminder: Campus Goes Tobacco Free July 1

Thursday, May 7, 2015, By News Staff

To help ensure a healthy, productive, respectful environment in which to work, learn and live, Syracuse University will be a smoke-free and tobacco-free campus, effective July 1. Smoking and the use of all tobacco and tobacco-related products, including e-cigarettes and…

Campus & Community

Class of 2015 Speaker Reflects on Undergraduate Experiences

Thursday, May 7, 2015, By Kathleen Haley

As he prepares to graduate this Sunday, Matt Fernandes reflects on what bit of wisdom he would pass on to future Syracuse University students. First, dream big. Then figure out how you achieve it. “This sounds like such a general statement, but it’s about not being afraid of the idea,” says Fernandes, who is a University Scholar and this year’s student speaker at Commencement.

Campus & Community

University Scholars Honored at Reception

Thursday, April 30, 2015, By Cyndi Moritz

The 12 graduating seniors who were named 2015 University Scholars took part in a reception Wednesday, April 29, at the Chancellor’s house, hosted by Chancellor Kent Syverud and Dr. Ruth Chen. During the event, the scholars received special medallions to…

Campus & Community

‘Ivory Tower’ Informs, Entertains with Over 500 Shows

Thursday, April 30, 2015, By Kathleen Haley

Friday mornings, a group of colleagues meets up to discuss their perspectives on the news of the week. They share insights from their varied viewpoints—and a friendly, respectful debate when their positions differ. In the evening, their conversation is broadcast across Central New York to thousands of fans.

Campus & Community

University to Launch New Syracuse Welcome Schedule for 2015

Tuesday, April 28, 2015, By Shannon Andre

Every year, the Office of First-Year and Transfer Programs, in collaboration with departments and offices across the University, plans for the arrival of new, incoming students in August. Syracuse Welcome 2015, the new student orientation, will begin this year on…

Campus & Community

From Legendary Pianist to ‘Serial’: Star-Studded 2015-16 University Lectures Season

Tuesday, April 28, 2015, By Kevin Morrow

The upcoming season of the University Lectures features a stellar lineup of speakers over seven events hosted by Syracuse University during fall 2015 and spring 2016.

Campus & Community

On My Own Time 2015

Tuesday, April 28, 2015, By News Staff

The Noble Room in Hendricks Chapel is once again home to this year’s On My Own Time exhibit, showcasing the artistic talents and creativity of University employees. The exhibit may be viewed weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. through…

Campus & Community

Seniors Show their Colors at Commencement

Tuesday, April 28, 2015, By Paula Meseroll

This year, graduating seniors who give to the 2015 Senior Class Giving campaign will be easy to spot at Commencement. For the first time in University history, seniors will wear a special orange, white, and silver cord with their cap…

Arts & Culture

Graduate Program in Museums Attends Annual Meeting of Museum Association of New York

Friday, April 24, 2015, By News Staff

The Museum Association of New York (MANY) held its annual meeting at the Corning Museum of Glass and the Rockwell Museum in Corning April 12 -14. Current students and alumni from the University’s graduate Program in Museum Studies were well…

STEM

Wang Awarded NSF Grant to Study Online Privacy Models, Decision Tools

Thursday, April 23, 2015, By Diane Stirling

School of Information Studies (iSchool) Assistant Professor Yang Wang has been awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to conduct research on mental privacy models and the way those models may influence the privacy decisions and behaviors of online users….