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The New Statesman

Professor George Saunders Reflects On His New Book, “The Mom of Bold Action”

Friday, December 10, 2021, By Sophie Gomprecht

“The Mom of Bold Action”, a short story written by George Saunders, professor of English in the College of Arts and Science, was covered in The New Statesman article “George Sauders: ‘We’re in this intimate tennis game, the reader and the…

New York Times

How Memes Invite Users To Share Their Experiences With Others

Friday, December 10, 2021, By Sophie Gomprecht

Whitney Phillips, assistant professor of communication and rhetorical studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, was quoted in the New York Times piece “‘The Feminine Urge’ Meme Explained.” With the rise in social media has come a rise…

Marketplace

The Transition Away From Using Fossil Fuels

Friday, December 10, 2021, By Sophie Gomprecht

Charles Driscoll, University Professor at the College of Engineering and Computer Science, was interviewed for the Marketplace story “Oil execs ponder a future without oil as they gather in Houston” and a piece for Syracuse.com. Driscoll discusses conversations surrounding the…

Campus & Community

Jamie Winders Appointed Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs

Thursday, December 9, 2021, By News Staff

Vice Chancellor and Provost Gretchen Ritter announced today the appointment of Jamie Winders, director of the Autonomous Systems Policy Institute and professor of geography and the environment, to the position of associate provost for faculty affairs. The Executive Committee of…

Campus & Community

Undergraduates Encouraged to Apply to Present at ACC Meeting of the Minds

Thursday, December 9, 2021, By News Staff

Every year, a group of five undergraduates from Syracuse joins students from the 14 other institutions in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) at the Meeting of the Minds (MoM) conference. There, the students showcase their work, network among scholars and…

Arts & Culture

VPA Film Student Wins the Gotham’s Focus Features and JetBlue Student Short Film Showcase

Wednesday, December 8, 2021, By Erica Blust

Evan Bode, a second-year graduate film student in the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ (VPA) Department of Transmedia, was selected as one of five winning filmmakers of the Gotham Film & Media Institute’s third annual Focus Features & JetBlue…

Campus & Community

Supporting Student Wellness Series: Combating Stress and Building Mindfulness

Wednesday, December 8, 2021, By News Staff

Inclusive of projects, finals and holidays, the end of the semester often correlates to students’ experiencing rising stress levels. From talking with friends to increasing physical activity, through each individual’s unique wellness journey, they navigate stress as they grow emotional…

Campus & Community

CTLE Partnership for Inclusive Education Seeks Faculty Participants

Wednesday, December 8, 2021, By Ellen de Graffenreid

The Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence (CTLE) seeks faculty participants for the next cohort of the Partnership for Inclusive Education. Launched in 2020, the program’s goal is to create culturally responsive learning environments for all students and open dialogue…

Campus & Community

Chancellor’s Medals Awarded to University, Community Leaders for Their Guidance and Expertise

Tuesday, December 7, 2021, By Kathleen Haley

A group of University and community leaders, including the University’s Public Health Team and COVID-19 Project Management Office, were recently honored with the Chancellor’s Medal for their extraordinary leadership during the pandemic, working as a team and as individuals to…

Campus & Community

Future Professors Postdoctoral Program Welcomes Four New Fellows

Tuesday, December 7, 2021, By Ellen de Graffenreid

Syracuse University initiated the Future Professors Fellowship Program in early 2021 with multiple objectives. The program seeks to increase the number of scholars from underrepresented groups entering academia after completing their doctoral studies and position them to transition to faculty…