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Campus & Community

Two New Workshops Added to Technology Accessibility Training Series

Thursday, September 29, 2016, By Christopher C. Finkle

Syracuse University seeks to ensure that all people, regardless of individual ability or disability, can effectively access University communications and technology. Information Technology Services (ITS) is accepting registrations for five training workshops—two of which are new this term–that will build…

Health & Society

Health Promotion Introduces Mental Wellness Peer Educator Program, Plans for Mental Health Awareness Week

Tuesday, September 27, 2016, By Natalie Rudakevych

The Office of Health Promotion is offering a new Mental Wellness Peer Educators program for the 2016–2017 academic year. The volunteer peer educators seek to engage students in discussions about a variety of topics related to mental health and wellness,…

Campus & Community

Staff Member Helps Families in Wake of Natural Disasters as FEMA Reservist

Tuesday, September 27, 2016, By Kathleen Haley

When disastrous flooding hit Louisiana in August, most people around the nation could only watch the events of the devastation unfold on the news. Daniel Welker was glad to be called to action to help those in need.

Campus & Community

School of Education, Say Yes to Education Offer Free SAT Prep Workshops

Tuesday, September 27, 2016, By Jennifer Russo

The partnership between the School of Education and Say Yes to Education Syracuse continues with the start of a new year of SAT Prep classes for Syracuse City School District high school students. Three innovative sessions will run on Saturdays…

Media, Law & Policy

Syracuse University Dialogue to Examine the Roles of Media, Law and Politics in Syrian Conflict

Monday, September 26, 2016, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Accountability in the Syrian conflict will be the focus of a daylong event hosted by the Newhouse Center for Global Engagement in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications next month.

STEM

Four Things to Watch for on Social Media During Tonight’s Debate

Monday, September 26, 2016, By News Staff

Jenny Stromer-Galley, a professor in the School of Information Studies, director of the Center for Computational and Data Sciences, and author of “Presidential Campaigning in the Internet Age,” wrote about what to expect on social media during tonight’s debate for…

Campus & Community

University Council on Diversity and Inclusion Members Announced

Monday, September 26, 2016, By News Staff

New University-wide council among 18 short-term recommendations made by the Chancellor’s Workgroup on Diversity and Inclusion At the recommendation of the Chancellor’s Workgroup on Diversity and Inclusion, Chancellor Kent Syverud today announced the creation of a new University-wide Council on…

Campus & Community

Free Bike Share Program Puts Students Behind the Wheel

Monday, September 26, 2016, By Kathleen Haley

If you need to get further faster—around campus or off—or maybe just do some exploring, there’s a new transportation service on campus that can help you get there. The Student Association, in collaboration with several administrative units on campus, has…

Campus & Community

J.R. Martinez Named as Keynote Speaker at 32nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

Monday, September 26, 2016, By Keith Kobland

Best-selling author, actor, U.S. Army veteran and motivational speaker J.R. Martinez will provide the keynote address at the 2017 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration.

Campus & Community

Q&A: LGBT Resource Center Director Tiffany Gray

Monday, September 26, 2016, By Cyndi Moritz

After working for a year as the interim director of the University’s LGBT Resource Center, Tiffany Gray was recently named as the center’s permanent director. This cause for celebration coincides with the center’s 15th anniversary, which is being celebrated Monday,…