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STEM

New Material Developed at Syracuse University is a Biomedical Breakthrough

Monday, February 25, 2019, By Matt Wheeler

Researchers in the College of Engineering and Computer Science have developed a material—a new kind of shape memory polymer (SMP)—that could have major implications for health care. SMPs are soft, rubbery, “smart” materials that can change shape in response to…

Veterans

Military-Connected Student of the Month: Danielle Sheppard

Monday, February 25, 2019, By Leah Lazarz

Danielle Sheppard didn’t always envision a military career for herself. While finishing high school in Ithaca, New York, she wasn’t sold on her mother’s aspirations for her to serve in the armed forces. When she was a junior, however, Sheppard,…

Campus & Community

Morning Classes Canceled on Monday, Feb. 25; Only Essential Personnel to Report to Campus in the Morning

Sunday, February 24, 2019, By News Staff

After reviewing the most up-to-date reports from the National Weather Service, which has issued a High Wind Advisory, Syracuse University has decided to cancel morning classes on Monday, Feb. 25. Classes will resume at 12:45 p.m. Online classes are not…

Reuters

R. Kelly Indictment the Latest Case Fueled By TV Documentaries

Saturday, February 23, 2019, By Sean Dorcellus

Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor and director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture in the Newhouse School, was quoted in the Reuters story “R. Kelly indictment is latest case fueled by TV documentaries.” In the story, Thompson explains…

Campus & Community

Snowshoeing 101

Friday, February 22, 2019, By Joyce LaLonde

It’s cold outside. It’s snowing. Then again, it’s Syracuse. So, we might as well have a good time with it, right? Thanks to Recreation Services, we can! Recreation Services, in partnership with Drumlins Country Club, is offering all SU/ESF ID…

Campus & Community

From Chef Adam Harvey: A Delicious Dinner to Warm Your Winter Weekend

Friday, February 22, 2019, By News Staff

“Several times a day, food offers a chance at short term happiness.” – Unknown We asked Food Services Sous Chef Adam Harvey to suggest a hearty, warm, tummy-filling dish anyone could prepare and everyone could enjoy over a chilly winter…

Arts & Culture

SUArt Galleries Announces Major Gift of Photographs: Includes Over 180 Works, Provides Scholarship Opportunities

Thursday, February 21, 2019, By News Staff

Jeffrey Hoone, executive director of the Coalition of Museum and Art Centers (CMAC), recently announced the acquisition of a major collection of photographs to the Syracuse University Art Galleries. This collection was an anonymous gift from a Syracuse University graduate,…

Campus & Community

Marlene Celi and Isabel Jimenez: Where the Application Process Begins

Tuesday, February 19, 2019, By Brandon Dyer

In an average year, the Enrollment Management Processing office receives about 37,000 undergraduate applications. Graduate applications number around 13,000-15,000. Over a million supporting documents must be processed as well. Each application needs to be assembled and sent to the offices…

Campus & Community

Faculty and Staff Appreciation Week is Feb. 25-March 1

Monday, February 18, 2019, By Kevin Morrow

The University’s upcoming Faculty and Staff Appreciation Week features an afternoon reception with coffee, dessert and relaxing chair massages from licensed massage therapists; several professional development opportunities; and discount tickets to root for the Orange and help set a new…

Campus & Community

Nonprofit Inkululeko Connects Syracuse University Community and South Africa; Staff Member to Speak on Campus Feb. 28

Monday, February 18, 2019, By Joyce LaLonde

Walking into Luzuko Methodist Preschool, a preschool outside of then-Grahamstown, now called Makhanda, South Africa, in summer 2014, Nicole Osborne ’14 was welcomed into a classroom of 2- and 3-year-olds. Where language differences left communication gaps, song and dance filled…