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When Accidents Happen

Tuesday, October 1, 2013, By Kathleen Haley

Professor Christopher DeCorse had made the trip from Bunce Island in Sierra Leone to nearby Papel Island over the span of many years as part of his research work. But one day last June, the journey’s end turned into a harrowing experience.

Campus & Community

SU Champions National Cyber Security Month in October

Monday, September 30, 2013, By News Staff

October marks the 10th anniversary of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM), a program designed to raise awareness of online and internet security, sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security.  Here at Syracuse University, Information Technology and Services (ITS) will…

Campus & Community

Internet Expert Viktor Mayer-Schonberger to Speak

Monday, September 30, 2013, By News Staff

In early June, British newspaper The Guardian reported that the U.S. National Security Agency had been collecting the telephone records of millions of Americans under a secret court order. The source was Edward Snowden, who worked for Booz Allen Hamilton,…

Arts & Culture

Etgar Keret Presents Raymond Carver Lecture Oct. 9

Monday, September 30, 2013, By Renée K. Gadoua

Etgar Keret, the popular Israeli writer and filmmaker, will present this semester’s second Raymond Carver Reading Series at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, in Gifford Auditorium. A question-and-answer session will precede the reading from 3:45-4:30 p.m. The event is free…

Veterans

Alumni Welcomed Back to Campus for Orange Central

Monday, September 30, 2013, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Syracuse University students will get the celebration going early in the week, and alumni from around the world will be welcomed back to campus Oct. 3-6 for Orange Central 2013.

Campus & Community

October Filled with Disability Awareness Events on Campus

Friday, September 27, 2013, By News Staff

October has been nationally designated as Disability Awareness Month, and here at Syracuse University, the Disability Cultural Center, within the Division of Student Affairs, is partnering with constituents across campus to host a month-long series of events, conversations and programs…

Campus & Community

SU Libraries Upgrade Public Workstations

Friday, September 27, 2013, By Pamela Whiteley McLaughlin

One of the most common complaints the SU Libraries receive from students is how slow its computers are. Given that library computers are the most heavily used on campus, the ‘ibraries’ information technology staff have been looking for ways to…

Arts & Culture

Monk’s ‘A Celebration Service’ Comes to Syracuse

Friday, September 27, 2013, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

SU Arts Engage will present two performances of award-winning composer, singer and choreographer Meredith Monk’s “A Celebration Service” on Thursday, Oct. 3, and Saturday, Oct. 5, at Plymouth Congregational Church, 232 E. Onondaga St. in downtown Syracuse. The performances are…

Business & Economy

Career Services Hosts ’Cuse Career Week Beginning Sept. 30

Friday, September 27, 2013, By News Staff

Career Services, within the Division of Student Affairs, kicks off its annual ’Cuse Career Week on Monday, Sept. 30, with Resumania and continues throughout the week with Diversity in the Workplace, Career Fair @ the Dome, Graduate School Information Fair…

Campus & Community

Academic and Administrative Buildings’ Evacuation Drill Schedule Fall 2013

Friday, September 27, 2013, By News Staff

The Environmental Health and Safety Services Office (EHSS) will conduct the fall 2013 evacuation drills in academic and administrative buildings from Oct. 7-11 (Fire Prevention Week).  The building drills will be conducted in the morning between 9:30 -11:30 a.m. or…