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Call for Nominations: 44 Stars of Excellence Awards

Thursday, March 24, 2016, By Shannon Andre

The 44 Stars of Excellence Awards acknowledge students, advisors and recognized student organizations who demonstrate outstanding dedication and commitment to their organization and its mission.  Students, faculty and staff are invited to submit nominations for the awards through April 3…

STEM

The Human Trace

Thursday, March 24, 2016, By Rob Enslin

The great anthropologist Loren Eiseley once compared mankind to a twisted stem of wisteria—a “rooted vine in space” on an immense, if not impossible journey. It’s one that each of us must attempt, regardless of outcome. This is the premise…

STEM

NSF Underwrites National, International Projects in Mathematics Department

Tuesday, March 22, 2016, By Rob Enslin

The Department of Mathematics in the College of Arts and Sciences has received three major grant awards from the National Science Foundation (NSF), supporting national and international research projects. The awards enable students and faculty to travel to Poland for…

STEM

College of Engineering and Computer Science to Celebrate New Construction Engineering Lab

Tuesday, March 22, 2016, By News Staff

On March 23 at 10 a.m. the College of Engineering and Computer Science will be celebrating the official opening of its Construction Engineering Lab. The lab, which was built on South Campus, has been the result of a number of…

Arts & Culture

Laura Freixas to Serve as Jeanette K. Watson Distinguished Visiting Professor in Humanities

Tuesday, March 22, 2016, By Rob Enslin

The Humanities Center will host one of the most important feminist voices in Spanish literature March 29-April 8. Laura Freixas, a world-renowned author, teacher-scholar, critic, translator and proponent of women’s literature, will serve as the Humanities Center’s 2016 Jeanette K….

Campus & Community

Chancellor’s Workgroup on Diversity & Inclusion Report Shared with the University Community

Monday, March 21, 2016, By Kathleen Haley

A report by the Chancellor’s Workgroup on Diversity and Inclusion details wide-ranging recommendations aimed at creating a more welcoming, respectful campus climate, including establishing a Diversity and Inclusion Council and hiring a chief diversity officer. The workgroup’s full report, which…

Campus & Community

‘Come Hell or High Water’ Screening Scheduled March 29

Monday, March 21, 2016, By News Staff

The Office of Vice President for Sustainability Initiatives will sponsor a free screening of the environmental justice documentary “Come Hell or High Water: The Battle for Turkey Creek” on Tuesday, March 29, in Watson Theater. The award-winning documentary follows the…

STEM

iSchool Launches Second Crowdfunding Campaign

Monday, March 21, 2016, By J.D. Ross

Over two years ago, the first crowdfunding effort at Syracuse University, Fuel, inspired over 125 donors to contribute nearly $30,000 to support student programs at the School of Information Studies (iSchool). Now, the iSchool is raising the stakes with a…

Arts & Culture

La Casita Celebrates ‘Diversity in Reading’ in April

Monday, March 21, 2016, By Rob Enslin

April is “Diversity in Reading” month at La Casita Cultural Center in the College of Arts and Sciences. All month, the center is presenting various events and activities, beginning with two book-launch parties, designed to raise awareness of and support…

Campus & Community

Register Now to Explore University’s Robust Research Computing Resources

Monday, March 21, 2016, By Christopher C. Finkle

The upcoming series of Computing Colloquies is designed to help campus researchers identify and make the most of the diverse array of campus computing resources available at the University. All faculty, students and staff conducting, planning or supporting research activities…