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Chancellor Syverud Addresses Nov. 8 University Senate Meeting

Thursday, November 9, 2017, By News Staff

Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud updated the University Senate on a broad range of topics at its Wednesday, Nov. 8, meeting. He began his remarks by briefly reflecting on three recent University events: The installation of Hendricks Chapel Dean Brian…

Campus & Community

Live Virtual Conference: ‘Accessing Higher Ground: Accessible Media, Web, and Technology Conference’

Thursday, November 9, 2017, By Christopher C. Finkle

All University faculty, staff and students are invited to the Accessing Higher Ground Virtual Conference, a live, web-based conference focused on accessible media, web and technology, presented by the Association on Higher Education And Disability (AHEAD). The 20th annual main conference…

Bloomberg BNA

Disability Law Expert Kanter Talks Website Accessibility Case

Wednesday, November 8, 2017, By Sawyer Kamman

A court case is pending on the topic, but many strongly believe that businesses must provide accessible websites for the visually impaired. This includes Arlene Kanter, a Professor of Law and the Director of the College of Law Disability Law…

Campus & Community

Student-Athletes Mark Highest-Ever Graduation Success Rate

Wednesday, November 8, 2017, By Kathleen Haley

Syracuse University student-athletes have scored big with some recent numbers off the playing fields. For the 2016-17 academic year, student-athletes achieved a Graduation Success Rate of 91—the highest-ever for the University since the NCAA started measuring the rate in 2004….

Health & Society

Registration Open for Mindfulness Webinar for Faculty and Staff

Tuesday, November 7, 2017, By News Staff

It’s a busy world. Do you find yourself multitasking in nearly everything you do? You fold the laundry while on the phone and keeping an eye on the kids, or plan your day in your head while listening to the…

Veterans

Maureen Casey of IVMF Wins Prestigious Business Leadership Award

Tuesday, November 7, 2017, By Stephanie Salanger

Maureen Casey, chief operating officer of the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF), received the Luminary Award for “Skills to Succeed” from C200, an invitation-only, global organization composed of 500 of the world’s most successful female entrepreneurs and corporate leaders. Accenture,…

Campus & Community

Thrive at SU, Interfaith Works Host Information Session on Refugees

Monday, October 30, 2017, By Kathleen Haley

Student organization Thrive at SU will host an information session on refugees and new Americans on Wednesday, Nov. 1, from 7-9 p.m. in Room 004 in the basement of Bird Library. The event, “Welcoming Refugees to Central New York: An…

The Nation

The Nation Reviews Yaffe’s Reckless Child Biography

Friday, October 27, 2017, By Sawyer Kamman

Yet another review is in on Humanities Professor David Yaffe’s new Joni Mitchell biography, Reckless Child. This time The Nation takes a look at the work, adding to an extensive list of publications that have reviewed the book. “He is…

Arts & Culture

University Union to Host ‘The Room’ Screening and ‘Recess X The Disaster Artist Competition’

Friday, October 27, 2017, By News Staff

University Union has announced that Syracuse University has been selected by Recess Digital Inc. in partnership with A24 Films to participate in the “Recess x The Disaster Artist Contest.” As part of that promotion, University Union will host a free screening of…

Campus & Community

Phyllis Backer Foundation Establishes Named Professorship in Jewish Studies

Thursday, October 26, 2017, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

A major gift from The Phyllis Backer Foundation will enhance the depth and breadth of modern Jewish studies at Syracuse University. The Foundation has made a $1.5 million gift to establish The Phyllis Backer Professor of Jewish Studies in the…