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Researchers work to fingerprint hydrofracking water quality
Mary Beth Jones of Apalachin, N.Y., lives near “ground zero” of the hotly contested hydrofracking debate swirling across New York State. Her land sits above the gas-rich Marcellus Shale, and like many of her neighbors, Jones is concerned about risks…
Onondaga County executive to discuss county budget at Sept. 27 TMR
The Sept. 27 session of Thursday Morning Roundtable will feature Joanne Mahoney, Onondaga County executive. Mahoney will discuss the county budget. TMR meets from 8:15-9:15 a.m. at Drumlins, 800 Nottingham Rd. Elected in November 2007, Mahoney is the first woman…
Student engagement helps thrift store thrive
On a mild late summer afternoon, shoppers are doing some browsing at the new trendy store on campus. One woman carefully considers a stylish blouse, while another is checking out black handbags and high-heeled shoes. This isn’t a typical store…
Syracuse Stage plaza, featuring ‘singing sidewalk,’ dedicated
Want to feel like a child again? Come and see one of the newest features along the Connective Corridor, the redesigned Syracuse Stage plaza, on Saturday, Sept. 29, at noon during the Syracuse Stage Open House. Timothy Bond, Syracuse Stage…
Shall we play a game?: Merging citizen science and video games
In the mysterious online world of “Forgotten Island,” you’ll investigate the destruction of a biology lab, encounter domineering robots and solve puzzles to find your way out of the conundrum. You’ll also be helping real-life scientists better understand the creatures of the natural world.
Voter registration information for students
With Election Day approaching on Nov. 6, Syracuse University is involved in a national, nonpartisan effort to engage students in voter registration, education and participation. Voting is both a right and a responsibility. If you are not yet registered to…
Kate Hanson participates in Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi’s 2012 Biennial Convention
Kate Hanson, assistant director of scholarship and fellowship preparation at SU, represented the University’s chapter of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi–the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines–at its 2012 biennial convention in…
Black and Banned: Community-wide Read-Out planned Oct. 2
Pulitzer Prize-winning authors Toni Morrison and Alice Walker and internationally renowned author and humanitarian Maya Angelou share a common bond—their books have been banned, challenged or rejected in public schools and libraries across the United States.
Onondaga Historical Association will be next topic of IRP
At the Sept. 20 session of the Institute for Retired People (IRP), Gregg A. Tripoli, executive director of the Onondaga Historical Association (OHA), will talk about the renovation of the building and other projects currently taking place. He will also…
IVMF’s Schmeling speaks on CNY SHRM veteran recruitment and retention panel
James Schmeling, managing director and co-founder of the Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University (IVMF), will speak as part of a panel discussion during the Central New York SHRM Diversity Seminar, “The Recruitment and Retention of Veteran…