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Campus & Community

Construction at Van Buren, Henry Streets Intersection to Improve Pedestrian Safety

Wednesday, July 10, 2019, By News Staff

Facilities Services is planning to begin construction at the intersection of Van Buren and Henry streets to improve pedestrian safety. Improvements include a new crosswalk on Van Buren Street, pedestrian crossing signs and sidewalk replacement. The construction will take place…

Business & Economy

Syracuse Student Startup MedUX Selected for Medical Device Innovation Challenge Accelerator Program

Tuesday, July 9, 2019, By Cristina Hatem

MedUX is one of six teams selected for the prestigious CNY Biotech Accelerator (CNYBAC) 2019 Medical Device Innovation Challenge (MDIC), an intensive six-month mentorship accelerator program that starts Aug. 1. MedUX was founded by Alec Gillinder and Quinn King ’20, both…

Campus & Community

Construction Projects to Temporarily Close Forestry Drive, Reduce Traffic to One Lane on Sims Drive

Friday, July 5, 2019, By News Staff

A summer utility project at the corner of Sims and Forestry drives is underway to improve underground steam distribution on Main Campus. The construction will require the closure of Forestry Drive to the west of the Sims Drive intersection. The…

Business & Economy

Whitman School’s Matt Shumer Selected for Blackstone LaunchPad Techstars Summer 2019 Lift Program

Monday, July 1, 2019, By Cristina Hatem

Matt Shumer ’22, founder of OptechVR/Visos, is part of an elite cohort of seven university teams from the United States selected for the Blackstone LaunchPad powered by Techstars LaunchPad Summer 2019 Lift program. The LaunchPad Lift accelerator program, which kicks…

Campus & Community

Stadium to Be Closed to Walkers Due to Roof Project

Thursday, June 27, 2019, By News Staff

With preliminary work beginning on the Stadium roof project, the Stadium will be closed to walkers after Friday, July 5, throughout the project. This summer, community running and walking will be available most Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from noon to…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University to Expand Opportunity and Affordability for Lifelong Learners and Military-Connected Students

Monday, June 17, 2019, By News Staff

For more than 100 years, Syracuse University’s University College has made it possible for working adults and other part-time students to earn a Syracuse University degree. Today, Syracuse University is reaffirming its commitment to adult and lifelong learners, veterans and…

Associated Press

Schools Still Struggle With How to Teach Sensitive Subjects

Wednesday, June 12, 2019, By Keith Kobland

“It’s never OK to recreate painful oppressive events, even in the name of education,” said Mara Sapon-Shevin, a professor of inclusive education at Syracuse University, who said teachers risk harming their students’ sense of belonging, safety and inclusion. “One would never simulate an Indian massacre or having Jews march into the ovens.”

Campus & Community

Slutzker Center Welcomes New Director Juan Tavares

Wednesday, June 12, 2019, By Shannon Andre

The Division of Enrollment and the Student Experience welcomes Juan Tavares as the new director of the Lillian and Emanuel Slutzker Center for International Services. Tavares is currently the director of international affairs and services at Southwest Minnesota State University….

Arts & Culture

Syracuse Architecture, Whitman Collaborate on Summer Event Series in NYC

Tuesday, June 4, 2019, By Julie Sharkey

As part of the newly formed joint experiential learning initiative between the Whitman School of Management and the School of Architecture, the two schools have organized a summer event series at the University’s Fisher Center in New York City, centered…

Campus & Community

Arts and Sciences Appoints New Director of Graduate, Undergraduate Recruitment

Monday, June 3, 2019, By Rob Enslin

Karin Ruhlandt, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), announced that she has promoted Christopher Noble Anderson G’15 to director of graduate and undergraduate recruitment. Previously associate director of undergraduate recruitment, he succeeds Denny Nicholson, who is the…