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Former Dean of University College Frank E. Funk Dies

Friday, August 28, 2015, By Eileen Jevis

Frank E. Funk (1923-2015), former dean of University College, died on Friday, Aug. 21. He was 92. Funk’s career began at Syracuse University in 1943 as a young recruit for the war effort. A World War II veteran, educator and…

Campus & Community

Staff Member Prepares for Ironman 70.3 World Championship

Monday, August 24, 2015, By Kathleen Haley

On a recent warm morning, before most people are out of bed, Heather Ketcham dives into the cool waters of Cazenovia Lake, not far from her home. This isn’t just a refreshing dip; this is her training ground.

Media, Law & Policy

Photography Student Captures Stunning Images in Swaziland

Monday, August 24, 2015, By Keith Kobland

The summer of 2015 isn’t one Chase Guttman ’18 will soon forget. It included close encounters with sharks in a shark cage, riding ostriches and a photographic journey into a land of breathtaking beauty and culture.

STEM

iSchool, Le Moyne Partner for Accelerated Graduate Degree Programs

Tuesday, August 18, 2015, By Diane Stirling

Officials with the School of Information Studies and Le Moyne College today celebrated an agreement that reaffirms and expands the academic collaboration that has existed between the schools since 2011. The plans for the new Fast Track graduate education path…

Campus & Community

Summer Snaps (Part 4)

Monday, August 17, 2015, By Kathleen Haley

Summer Snaps 2015 wraps up with a look at more photos taken by University community members as they have some summer fun. This is the last of the Summer Snaps 2015. We hope you have enjoyed it as much as…

Arts & Culture

SUArt Galleries Presents ‘James Rosenquist: Illustrious Works on Paper, Illuminating Paintings’

Thursday, August 13, 2015, By Syracuse University Art Museum

The exhibition presents over 35 works from the artist’s long career, including examples of his earliest abstractions from the 1950s and his exploration and evolution into pop art.

Campus & Community

Forensic Science Camp for Syracuse City Students Held Aug. 3-7

Monday, August 10, 2015, By Jennifer Russo

From Aug. 3-7, 45 students from the Syracuse City School District in grades 7-12, lived on the Syracuse University campus and participated in an academic schedule as rigorous as most college students’. They were part of the NSBE Jr. program,…

Campus & Community

Student Affairs Leadership Structure to Be Strengthened, Enhanced

Friday, August 7, 2015, By Ellen Mbuqe

The Division of Student Affairs is strengthening its leadership structure to further enhance student programs and services, strengthen connections across the University and better position its resources in support of students in alignment with the University’s new Academic Strategic Plan….

STEM

Stromer-Galley’s Bias Retraining Game Wins ‘Serious Play’ Honors

Monday, August 3, 2015, By Diane Stirling

Human decision-making is prone to cognitive biases, the shortcuts people take because their brains are wired to make decisions quickly with limited information. However, a game developed by a research team that includes a School of Information Studies (iSchool) faculty…

Campus & Community

Samuel Clemence Appointed Interim Dean of Hendricks Chapel

Monday, August 3, 2015, By Kevin C. Quinn

Senior Vice President and Dean of Student Affairs Rebecca Reed Kantrowitz today announced the appointment of Samuel Clemence, Meredith professor emeritus of civil and environmental engineering, as interim dean of Hendricks Chapel. The appointment comes as Tiffany Steinwert, current dean…