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Arts & Culture

CRS Graduate Students Present Competitive Work at Scholarly Conference

Wednesday, April 12, 2017, By Erica Blust

Eight master of arts (M.A.) students in the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ (VPA) Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies (CRS) presented work at the annual Eastern Communication Association Conference, which was held March 29-April 2 in Boston. Kiah…

STEM

University to Host ASCE Upstate New York Regional Student Conference

Tuesday, April 11, 2017, By Matt Wheeler

On April 20-22, Syracuse University will host the 2017 American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Upstate New York Regional Student Conference. The event is a chance for civil engineering undergraduate students to participate in fun and challenging competitions, develop teamwork and…

Campus & Community

Improve Your Money Habits: Financial Literacy Month Offers Resources, Events for Students

Monday, April 3, 2017, By News Staff

Students are encouraged to take time to build better money habits during Financial Literacy Month in April. The University’s Office of Financial Literacy has organized several events for students to learn more about planning for their financial future. On Tuesday,…

Campus & Community

Building Bridges: First CHRONOS Undergraduate History Conference

Friday, March 31, 2017, By News Staff

CHRONOS, The Syracuse University Undergraduate History Journal, organizes a one-day conference on the theme of “Building Bridges” April 7 in the Hall of Languages, Room 500, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Faculty of the Department of History and other departments present…

CNY Central

Professor Corri Zoli Offers Thoughts on Low Tech Terrorist Activities

Tuesday, March 28, 2017, By Keith Kobland

Corri Zoli, Director of Research and Assistant Professor of Research at the Institute for National Security and Counterterrorism, was interviewed by CNY Central in the wake of terrorist attacks in London.

Campus & Community

Save Smart: TIAA Offering Retirement Planning Sessions

Monday, March 13, 2017, By News Staff

Faculty and staff are invited to join Molly Amos and Joe Silino, TIAA financial consultants, for two lunchtime sessions focused on what you can do now to improve your financial future. “Saving for Your Ideal Retirement” is Monday, March 20,…

Health & Society

Free Drop-in 30-Minute Fitness Classes Offered for Faculty and Staff

Monday, March 13, 2017, By News Staff

In response to the results of the 2016 faculty and staff wellness survey, the Syracuse University Wellness Initiative is offering six weeks of free 30-minute yoga and body toning classes for faculty and staff. Classes are offered on both North…

NBC News

Robert Thompson Offers Thoughts on TV and President Trump

Monday, March 13, 2017, By Keith Kobland

Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor and director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture, was interviewed by NBC News for the story Coming to a TV Near You: Trump’s America.

Whitman Professor Offers Insight on the Expected Increase of Interest Rates

Monday, March 13, 2017, By Ellen Mbuqe

Tom Barkley, professor of finance practice at the Whitman School, talks about the Federal Reserve Board expected to increase interest rates this week. “The Federal Reserve Board of Governors will be meeting tomorrow and Wednesday, evaluating economic projections, and in…

Campus & Community

Sheraton University Offers Lower Room Rate During Extreme Weather Conditions

Monday, March 13, 2017, By Keith Kobland

With an impending snow storm in the forecast, members of the Syracuse University community, including employees, business partners and visitors are reminded of special room rates for those who do not wish to travel. In extreme weather conditions, the Sheraton…