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Health & Society

Infrastructure Investment Needed Immediately To Address Drinking Water Safety

Thursday, August 15, 2019, By Daryl Lovell

Newark residents are being encouraged to drink bottled water only because of a growing crisis over lead contamination in drinking water. Christa Kelleher, assistant professor of earth sciences and civil engineering at Syracuse University, says we are likely to see…

Arts & Culture

Syracuse Stage Opens Season with World Premiere

Wednesday, August 14, 2019, By Joanna Penalva

Syracuse Stage opens the 2019/2020 season with the world premiere production of “Thoughts of a Colored Man.” Performance dates are Sept. 4-22. Tickets are available at www.SyracuseStage.org or at the Box Office 315.443.3275. Written by Keenan Scott II and directed…

Campus & Community

Work to Begin Wednesday at Waverly, University Avenue Intersection

Tuesday, August 13, 2019, By News Staff

As part of the City of Syracuse’s bike network project, the city’s contractor will be doing work at the Waverly Avenue and University Avenue intersection beginning Wednesday, Aug. 14, through Friday, Aug. 16. During the work, the intersection will remain…

Campus & Community

Crosswalk Work on University Place Begins Tuesday

Monday, August 12, 2019, By News Staff

Facilities Services and the project contractor will be replacing pavers in the crosswalk located on University Place, immediately west of the Comstock Avenue intersection. The work, which will improve pedestrian safety, will be completed one lane at a time and…

Campus & Community

Syracuse City High School Students Among Those Experiencing College Life

Friday, August 9, 2019, By Eileen Jevis

Twenty-four Syracuse City School District high school students were awarded scholarships to attend Syracuse University’s Summer College Program. The scholarships were a partnership between Syracuse University and the Syracuse City School District and were awarded based on academic achievement or…

Campus & Community

Whitman Staff Member Heads to Thailand Representing Team USA in Dragon Boat Racing

Wednesday, August 7, 2019, By Kathleen Haley

Ben Schlimmer’s agility and passion for paddling watersports was most certainly passed down from his father and grandfather. A son of a canoe enthusiast and grandson of a Boy Scout troop leader who led adventurous water excursions, Schlimmer has adeptly…

Business & Economy

Barneys Bankruptcy News Not Surprising – But Upscale Retailer Likely To Survive

Tuesday, August 6, 2019, By Daryl Lovell

Today, the New York-based retailer Barneys filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. In a statement, the high-end retailer said the filing will allow the company with the necessary tools “to conduct a sale process, review current leases and optimize operations.”…

Campus & Community

Construction Work to Temporarily Close Marshall Street, South Crouse Avenue Intersection

Tuesday, August 6, 2019, By News Staff

The City of Syracuse’s contractor has scheduled work in the Marshall Street and South Crouse Avenue intersection that will require the intersection to be closed to vehicular traffic. The work is scheduled to begin Wednesday, Aug. 7, and is anticipated…

Campus & Community

Sims, Forestry Drives to Be Closed for Paving Aug. 9-10

Tuesday, August 6, 2019, By News Staff

To support the completion of the Barnes Center at The Arch construction, the project contractor will close Sims Drive and Forestry Drive for final asphalt paving on Friday, Aug. 9, and Saturday, Aug. 10. During this time Sims Drive will…

STEM

Research Paper Wins ‘Best Methods’ Social Media Conference Award

Friday, August 2, 2019, By Diane Stirling

School of Information Studies Associate Professor Lu Xiao has been recognized for research that employs multiple methodologies to examine the factors surrounding a comment’s persuasive power on social media, and the ability of those comments to change viewpoints that have…