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University Joins National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity

Monday, November 27, 2017, By Carol Boll

Syracuse University this month formally joined the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD), a membership-only organization that gives faculty, graduate and postdoctoral scholars access to tools and services designed to enhance productivity and career success. Founded in 2010,…

Health & Society

Registration Open for Mindfulness Webinar for Faculty and Staff

Tuesday, November 7, 2017, By News Staff

It’s a busy world. Do you find yourself multitasking in nearly everything you do? You fold the laundry while on the phone and keeping an eye on the kids, or plan your day in your head while listening to the…

BBC

Pop Culture Expert Robert Thompson Explains TV Soundtrack Trend

Monday, October 30, 2017, By Sawyer Kamman

In a time where flashy graphics and special effects seem to reign king on TV, a lesser thought of aspect is being produced with heavy financial backing: show’s opening soundtracks. Trustee Professor and director of the Bleier Center for Television…

Campus & Community

Oct. 25 Faculty-Staff Flu Clinic Rescheduled

Monday, October 23, 2017, By News Staff

The employee flu clinic scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 25 in Newhouse 1, Miron Special Events Room has been rescheduled. It will take place Tuesday, Nov. 7, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., in Newhouse 1, Miron Special Events Room 303. You must…

Campus & Community

The Attitude of Gratitude Challenge for Faculty and Staff

Monday, October 23, 2017, By News Staff

Did you know that gratitude makes your life more meaningful and joyful? Well, it does! Through a practice of gratitude we can transform our lives, our minds and our bodies. Practicing gratitude can help soothe stress and give you a…

Campus & Community

Faculty, Staff Invited to Register for Financial Wellness Presentation

Friday, October 20, 2017, By News Staff

Are you feeling anxious about debt? You’re not alone. Seventy-two percent of Americans said they felt stressed about money, with 22 percent feeling “extreme” stress (American Psychological Association). Dumping debt can be easier said than done—but it is a crucial, stress-relieving step in the…

Associated Press

See What is ‘The Most Spectacular Fireworks in the Universe’

Tuesday, October 17, 2017, By Sawyer Kamman

When two neutron stars collided, scientists called “the most spectacular fireworks in the universe.” This crash also answered many previously unknown questions, especially the birth of heavy metals such as gold and platinum.  Duncan Brown, the Charles Brightman professor of…

STEM

Syracuse Architecture, iSchool Faculty Receive NSF Grant for Joint Research on Smart Energy

Monday, October 16, 2017, By Elaine Wackerow

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded a Smart & Connected Communities (S&CC) grant of $99,965 to three Syracuse University faculty/Center of Excellence fellows: iSchool professor Jason Dedrick, principal investigator, and Syracuse Architecture assistant professors Elizabeth Krietemeyer and Tarek Rakha, co-investigators. They…

Health & Society

Supervisor Resource Sessions and Faculty and Staff Assistance Program Orientation Oct. 17

Tuesday, October 10, 2017, By News Staff

As part of the University’s ongoing effort to offer professional development opportunities, Carebridge will be on campus Tuesday, Oct. 17, to promote awareness about the benefits of the Syracuse University Faculty and Staff Assistance Program. Carebridge Senior Vice President Mary…

Health & Society

Faculty and Staff: Energize Midday with Free 30-Minute Fitness Class

Monday, October 9, 2017, By Cyndi Moritz

Get fit this fall with a variety of free lunchtime fitness classes. The Syracuse University Wellness Initiative is hosting a free fitness sampler series on main campus starting Oct. 11. The series offers faculty and staff an opportunity to sample a…