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University Teams Up with Walmart to ‘Greenlight a Vet’

Tuesday, November 10, 2015, By Sarah Scalese

In anticipation of Veterans Day, the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) has announced it is among a handful of organizations nationwide teaming up with Walmart for its new “Greenlight a Vet” campaign. An 18-month national effort, the “Greenlight…

Campus & Community

Board of Trustees Selects Two New Members: Patrick Ahearn, Michael Tirico

Tuesday, November 10, 2015, By Kathleen Haley

Syracuse University is pleased to announce the election of two new members to the University’s Board of Trustees, Patrick J. Ahearn G’73 and Michael T. Tirico ’88. Ahearn and Tirico were elected at the Board’s November meeting. “We are excited…

Kwame Alexander to Speak on ‘The Good Ones’

Monday, November 9, 2015, By Jennifer Russo

The School of Education continues the Douglas P. Biklen Landscape of Urban Education Lecture Series on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m. with author Kwame Alexander. Alexander is a poet, educator, New York Times bestselling author of 21 books and…

Syracuse University to Host Vice President Biden for ‘It’s On Us’ National Week of Action

Monday, November 9, 2015, By Sarah Scalese

As part of the “It’s On Us” campaign’s National Week of Action, Syracuse University will host Vice President of the United States Joseph R. Biden Jr. L’68 on Thursday, Nov. 12, in Goldstein Auditorium in the Schine Student Center. “Syracuse…

Media, Law & Policy

Maxwell Associate Dean, Doctoral Student Author IBM Report on Improving Defense Acquisition

Monday, November 9, 2015, By News Staff

On Tuesday, Nov. 10, the IBM Center for the Business of Government will issue a report called “Beyond Business as Usual: Improving Defense Acquisition through Better Buying Power” that was jointly authored by Maxwell School Associate Dean David Van Slyke…

Chancellor’s Task Force Encourages Participation in ‘It’s On Us’ National Week of Action

Monday, November 9, 2015, By Kathleen Haley

A number of events will be held this week, including a visit from Vice President Joseph R. Biden L’68, as part of the “It’s On Us” campaign’s National Week of Action to help end sexual assault.

Campus & Community

Message to the University Community from Chancellor Syverud

Friday, November 6, 2015, By News Staff

Dear Orange Friends: Syracuse University has been working hard to raise awareness about and to put an end to sexual and relationship violence. I appreciate the great efforts of the Workgroup on Sexual Violence Prevention, Education and Advocacy; the Task…

Campus & Community

One More Flu Clinic Planned for Faculty, Staff

Wednesday, November 4, 2015, By News Staff

If you work for Syracuse University and you haven’t had a flu shot yet, you’ll have another chance next week to get vaccinated—for free—against the most common types of flu expected to strike during this flu season. The Office of…

Campus & Community

Students Work with Nepalese Communities in Earthquake Recovery

Wednesday, November 4, 2015, By Kathleen Haley

Brian Kam ’15 was planning to travel to Nepal last spring and summer to assist in beekeeping enterprises and fruit tree planting, mainly agricultural initiatives. His plans quickly changed as he arrived a week after a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit the mountainous country on April 25.

Media, Law & Policy

SPIN Auction Helps Law Students Pursue Public Interest Careers

Tuesday, November 3, 2015, By News Staff

Social justice, children’s rights, veteran’s rights, civil liberties—these are just some of the community issues that College of Law students can help address with funds raised at the annual Public Interest Auction hosted by the Syracuse Public Interest Network (SPIN)….