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Syracuse University, Upstate Collaborate to Bring Memory Screenings to Area Offices for the Aging

Thursday, October 17, 2024, By News Staff

Residents over the age of 60 in seven Central New York counties­—Cayuga, Herkimer, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Oswego and Tompkins—can receive free memory screenings from their local Office for the Aging (OFA) as part of a collaborative project between SUNY Upstate…

Campus & Community

Orange Central Weekend 2024: Can’t Miss Signature Programs From Alumni Office

Monday, October 14, 2024, By Kim Infanti

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend as Syracuse University gears up for Orange Central Homecoming 2024. This year’s celebration, set for Nov. 1-3, will be a vibrant and family-friendly weekend, bringing the campus community together in a spirit of camaraderie…

Arts & Culture

50 Years of Advancing Language Proficiency for a Multilingual World

Wednesday, October 9, 2024, By Diana Napolitano

In 1974, students wearing mood rings and flared pants strode across campus, toting paperback copies of “Jaws” or “Carrie” while making plans to see “The Great Gatsby” or “The Godfather Part II” at the local movie theater (where tickets cost…

Campus & Community

Unlikely Connections: How a DPS Officer and Former Men’s Basketball Player Find Common Ground

Thursday, October 3, 2024, By Kiana Racha

An unexpected connection was made between a current Department of Public Safety (DPS) officer and a former Syracuse University men’s basketball player thanks to a DPS detective. Detective Mike Toia brought DPS Officer Teng Kiir and former men’s basketball player…

Campus & Community

2 New Staff Members Selected for Office of Diversity and Inclusion Administrative Fellowship

Thursday, September 26, 2024, By Christine Grabowski

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) has selected Diane Crawford and Qingyi Yu as the recipients of this year’s ODI Administrative and Research Fellowships, respectively. Earlier this year, ODI invited staff members to apply for the administrative fellowship as…

Campus & Community

Disability Rights Advocate John Robinson Joins Office of Microcredentials

Tuesday, September 24, 2024, By Hope Alvarez

The College of Professional Studies has appointed John Robinson ’90, P’25 as a professor of practice in the Office of Microcredentials. This position is made possible by a generous gift from the Einhorn Family Fund for Disability Entrepreneurship, founded by…

Campus & Community

Construction to Impact Traffic on Euclid Avenue and University Place on Sept. 21

Tuesday, September 17, 2024, By Jennifer DeMarchi

On Saturday, Sept. 21, contractors will install and repair thermoplastic crosswalks at the intersection of Euclid Avenue and University Place. Work will begin between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. and is expected to last approximately six hours. The work will…

Veterans

Office of Veteran and Military Affairs Adds 4 New Advisory Board Members in 2024

Wednesday, September 11, 2024, By Charlie Poag

The Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA) has announced the addition of four esteemed individuals to its advisory board throughout 2024. These new members will join the current board in offering strategic counsel to the University on enhancing programs…

Veterans

Retired Air Force Special Tactics Officer and ROTC Alum Jeff Wilkinson ’89 Shares Lessons in Leadership and Preparation

Monday, September 9, 2024, By Charlie Poag

Across the U.S. Department of Defense, there are approximately 650 commissioned flag officers, known as generals or admirals. Achieving this rank is a testament to a service member’s dedication, knowledge, leadership and ability to effect change. For retired U.S. Air…

Health & Society

NSF Awards Saba Siddiki, Fellow Researchers, $1.5M to Study Bus Fleet Electrification

Wednesday, August 28, 2024, By Jessica Youngman

Saba Siddiki, professor of public administration and international affairs in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, is part of a multi-institution research team that has been awarded $1.5 million from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to research public…