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Arts & Culture

Syracuse to Host International ‘World English’ Conference June 30-July 2

Wednesday, June 14, 2017, By Rob Enslin

More than 200 presenters from six continents will converge at Syracuse University for the 22nd annual conference of the International Association for World Englishes (IAWE), June 30-July 2. Titled “Local and Global Contexts of World Englishes,” the conference will present…

Campus & Community

Ten Tons of Love Donation Reaches 14 Tons

Wednesday, June 14, 2017, By Shannon Andre

From April 27 through May 11, campus community members participated in the annual Ten Tons of Love collection drive sponsored by the Office of Off-Campus and Commuter Services. This year’s collection resulted in 14 tons of donated goods. The total for…

Campus & Community

Don’t Fall For a Student Employment Scam

Wednesday, June 14, 2017, By Christopher C. Finkle

If you receive unsolicited email inviting you to apply for a job that seems too good to be true, it probably is. Information Technology Services (ITS) urges you to be vigilant.  Numerous Syracuse University students have recently reported such scams…

The Star Tribune

Assistant Professor David Yaffe Weighs in on Bob Dylan Lecture

Tuesday, June 13, 2017, By Ellen Mbuqe

David Yaffe, assistant professor of humanities, was quoted by The Star Tribune for the article Did Bob Dylan crib his Nobel Prize lecture from SparkNotes?

Health & Society

Philosophy Doctoral Graduates Achieve High Placement Rates despite Narrowing Job Market

Tuesday, June 13, 2017, By Shannon Andre

The job search can be challenging when pursuing a career in academia.  For students interested in teaching and research in philosophy, it can be even more difficult. According to Department Chair and Allan and Anita Sutton Professor of Philosophy Ben…

Campus & Community

Students, Faculty and Staff Invited to Participate in Campus Framework Forum Thursday, June 15

Tuesday, June 13, 2017, By News Staff

The Syracuse University community is invited and encouraged to participate in a Campus Framework forum on Thursday, June 15, at 4 p.m. in the Joyce Hergenhan Auditorium in Newhouse 3. During the forum, Pete Sala, vice president and chief facilities…

Veterans

Ryan Gross Named 2017 Tillman Scholar

Tuesday, June 13, 2017, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Ryan Gross grew up hearing stories about his grandfathers’ military experiences during World War II, leading tank units through the Battle of the Bulge and serving on a Navy destroyer in the Pacific. Inspired by their service, he accepted a…

Campus & Community

Sascha Scott Is Top Overall Female Finisher in J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge

Tuesday, June 13, 2017, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

In 2014, participants in Syracuse’s J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge battled 90-degree heat. Last year, they fought a 21 mile-per-hour wind on the 1.75 mile stretch to the finish line. Therefore, Sascha Scott did not mind this year’s wet and cool…

Campus & Community

Summer Construction Updates Provided at Information Sessions

Tuesday, June 13, 2017, By Jaclyn D. Grosso

Staff from the Division of Campus Planning, Design and Construction hosted the first of four scheduled summer construction information sessions in Lyman Auditorium on Wednesday, May 31. Mark Hance, associate director and James Blum, senior project manager, updated attendees on summer construction…

Campus & Community

Summer Snaps 2017: Where Will Your Travels Take You?

Tuesday, June 13, 2017, By Kathleen Haley

Summer is here! Where are you headed? To the beach or your backyard? To a big city or a mountain climb? We want to see where your travels take you. We invite members of the University community to submit their…