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Military-Connected Students of the Month: United States Air Force ROTC JAG Cadets Sharon Otasowie and Alyssa Kozma
This month, the spotlight on military-connected students is on United States Air Force ROTC JAG Cadets Sharon Otasowie L’21 and Alyssa Kozma L’21. Sharon Otasowie Where did you grow up and what led you to attend Syracuse? I am originally…
Coronavirus Updates and Guidance 3.21.20
Dear Members of the Syracuse University Community: I’m writing this message from the lobby of Day Hall. Today, I and other Syracuse University administrators, faculty and staff are positioned at residence halls across campus, to extend a temporary goodbye to…
Having Fun with Pi On Its Special Day: 3.14
Pi Day will be celebrated on March 14—3.14. Pi (Greek letter “π”) is the symbol used in mathematics to represent a constant—the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter—which is approximately 3.14159. Graham Leuschke, professor of mathematics…
Professor Emeritus Harold Jones Encourages Student, Faculty Discovery through Gifts to Forever Orange Campaign
“Think globally, act locally.” It’s a concept that Harold Jones, professor emeritus of Spanish, and his wife, Barbara, have put into practice over their nearly 53 years of marriage. Together, they’ve worked to make a global impact through their giving…
Forensics Student Takes a Stand Against Homeschool Neglect
When you think of forensics, chances are you think of it as a scientific means to solve crimes through things like DNA and fingerprints. That is true. But Kate Corbett Pollack G’17, a master’s student in the forensic sciences program…
Being Fat, Being Disabled and Doing Things That Feel Good
In his research, Mike Gill, associate professor of disability studies in the department of Cultural Foundations of Education in the School of Education, references an episode of the public radio show “This American Life” titled “Own Worst Enemy” featuring stories…
3.14 Is A Great Day To Get Silly And Goof Around With Math
Pi Day will be celebrated on March 14. Pi (Greek letter “π”) is the symbol used in mathematics to represent a constant — the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter — which is approximately 3.14159. Graham…
Syracuse University M.F.A. Candidates to Present ‘March Six Show’ in New York City
Master of fine arts (M.F.A.) degree candidates in Syracuse University’s School of Art and Department of Transmedia will present “March Six Show,” an exhibition of work, March 6-7 at 321 Canal St., New York, N.Y. An opening reception will be…
Statement from Sarah Scalese, SAVP for Communications, Regarding Recent Events
To be clear: A meeting for 4 p.m. today was never agreed to, scheduled or confirmed. We do, however, hope to continue dialogue with our students, which is why we participated in a two-and-a-half-hour meeting last night with the student…
Scott Reynolds ‘Can’t Stand to See Kids Walk through Snow to Get on a Bus’
Very early on winter mornings, Scott Reynolds navigates a payloader along the streets and through parking lots on the Syracuse University campus. Following a snowfall, Reynolds and his 60 colleagues on the Facilities Services grounds team work to clear the…