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NYS Business Plan Competition Comes to Blackstone LaunchPad at Syracuse University
The Blackstone LaunchPad and Syracuse University Libraries will host CompeteCNY, the regional qualifying event for the 2016 New York State Business Plan Competition. The event will be held on April 14 from 4–6 p.m. at Bird Library. Regional winners will…
Author-Scholar to Explore Wisdom of Private Sector Models in Higher Education
Christopher Newfield, professor of literature and American studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara, will present a talk titled “The Great Mistake: How Private-Sector Models Damage Universities, and How They Can Recover” on Thursday, March 31, at 5 p.m….
Syracuse Researcher Finds Wolf Subspecies Have Unique Howl Patterns
A southern drawl or a cockney accent can quickly pinpoint where a person grew up. Researchers have found that regional vocalization patterns aren’t just for humans—dialects can likewise differ among groups of wolves.
‘The Spitfire Grill’: An Uplifting Musical about Hope and Home
A young woman seeking redemption helps a weary Wisconsin town rediscover its value while finding the meaning of home in the Department of Drama’s production of the 2001 Off-Broadway musical “The Spitfire Grill.” Based on Lee David Zlotoff’s 1996 film…
Brown-Weinstock, Sarshar to Lead Class of 2017 as Senior Class Marshals
Rachel Brown-Weinstock and Nedda Sarshar have been named the senior class marshals for the Class of 2017. They will carry the Class of 2017 banner to open the University’s 163rd Commencement ceremony on May 14, 2017.
How Did the Moon’s Surface Form?
Perhaps we don’t realize when we look into the night sky at the moon that we are observing some of the most ancient surfaces known within our solar system. The formation of the moon is linked to the early stages…
Chancellor Syverud Addresses March 23 University Senate Meeting
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud addressed the University Senate on Wednesday, March 23, in Maxwell Auditorium. In his remarks, the Chancellor provided updates on a number of items, including matters relative to diversity and inclusion, free speech and the Professor…
2016-17 University Budget to Significantly Increase Financial Aid, Continue Growth of Graduate Assistants’ Stipends and Set Tuition Rates
Syracuse University’s 2016-17 budget reflects the University’s continued commitment to increasing student financial aid, controlling student cost of attendance and maximizing resources in a way that enriches the overall student experience. The average total cost (tuition, room/board and fees) for…
Short Film Master Class, Screenings to Be Part of Sundance Ignite Event April 1-2
The Sundance Institute will come to Syracuse University Friday, April 1, and Saturday, April 2, for a two-day Sundance Ignite event. Sundance Ignite is a program designed to excite a new generation of audience members and film artists around the…
The Human Trace
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…