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Commencement Speech by New York Times Columnist Nicholas Kristof

Sunday, May 12, 2013, By News Staff

Now, I hope that you students now appreciate that ancient wisdom “the tassel is worth the hassle.” It sounds a little better in Latin, but you get the idea. And a special congratulations to all you moms out there, Happy Mother’s Day!

Construction Begins on ’Cuse Challenge Course

Friday, May 10, 2013, By News Staff

The new ’Cuse Challenge Course and Outdoor Education Center on south campus aims to support student development and team-building. Construction completion is anticipated for fall 2013.

Speaking of Syracuse University

Friday, May 10, 2013, By Kathleen Haley

University Scholar Jaime Bernstein delivers Commencement speech about what makes an SU graduate unique After four years of study in chemistry and Spanish, immersing herself in lab research and volunteering with Syracuse University Ambulance, among other accomplishments, there’s one final…

STEM

SU Physicist Earns Prestigious Simons Fellowship

Friday, May 10, 2013, By Rob Enslin

M. Cristina Marchetti is using award to study active matter M. Cristina Marchetti, the William R. Kenan Jr. Professor of Physics in The College of Arts and Sciences, has been named a 2013 Simons Fellow. She will use the prestigious…

Syracuse University and SUNY-ESF Commencement 2013: The Details

Thursday, May 9, 2013, By Kathleen Haley

The hard work, the support of family and friends, and the drive toward a dream will culminate for 5,533 degree candidates at Syracuse University’s celebration of its 159th Commencement Sunday, May 12, in the Carrier Dome. More than 14,000 guests…

Campus & Community

Four Students Inducted into National Honor Society

Thursday, May 9, 2013, By Eileen Jevis

University College inducted four students into the Alpha Sigma Lambda (ASL) Society at its March 2013 Honors ceremony. ASL is a national honor society that recognizes the special achievements of adult students in higher education. It is dedicated to the…

Community and University Partners Host Major Arts Festival and Conclave: CRAVE

Thursday, May 9, 2013, By Rob Enslin

The City of Syracuse will play host to an unprecedented arts festival and conclave this fall—the result of a major grant from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), administered by the Regional Economic Development Council (REDC). Running…

Departure Day for Students

Wednesday, May 8, 2013, By Keith Kobland

U-Haul trucks, moving vans, SUVs or just about any other kind of vehicle used to transport the contents of a college dorm room were highly visible on campus this week. With their final exams behind them, students are departing campus in a variety of ways, many of them with parents and siblings helping out.

Security Reminders for Convocations and Commencement

Wednesday, May 8, 2013, By News Staff

With thousands expected to attend convocations on campus Friday and Saturday, and Commencement in the Carrier Dome on Sunday, the University reminds graduating students, family members, faculty, staff and visitors that general security screening procedures will be in place at…

Opening, Dedication of Sharon Haines Jacquet Education Commons

Tuesday, May 7, 2013, By Jennifer Russo

The School of Education has announced the grand opening and dedication of the Sharon Haines Jacquet Education Commons, a new event and meeting space located on the ground floor of Huntington Hall. Named for Syracuse University trustee and School of Education Board of Visitors member Sharon Haines Jacquet ‘72, the commons will be dedicated at a ceremony on Thursday, May 9.