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Brice Nordquist

Associate Professor of Writing Studies, Rhetoric, and Composition and Dean’s Professor of Community Engagement
Rolling Stone

Misinformation About the Coronavirus Is Spreading Faster Than Virus Itself

Friday, February 14, 2020, By Hailey Womer

Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor of communications in the Newhouse School, was quoted in the Rolling Stone story “Coronavirus Is Spreading — And So Are the Hoaxes and Conspiracy Theories Around It.” In the story, Grygiel discusses the spread of misinformation about…

Campus & Community

Sport Management Club Raises $57,000 for Make-A-Wish During 15th Annual Charity Sports Auction

Thursday, February 13, 2020, By News Staff

The Sport Management Club at Syracuse University (SPM) raised $57,021 for Make-A-Wish Central New York as a result of its 15th Annual Charity Sports Auction. During the Orange men’s basketball game on Nov. 16 at the Dome, supporters placed bids…

Campus & Community

Alumnus Creates Scholarship in Sister’s Memory

Wednesday, February 12, 2020, By Eileen Jevis

Ben Vasquez ’18 and his sister Lauren shared a passion for helping others. Ben’s leadership skills and altruism shine through each day in his role as a police officer with the Village of Waterloo. Lauren also had a positive influence…

Campus & Community

Community Service Challenge

Wednesday, February 12, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Orange Friends, As we kicked off the academic year and the observation of the University’s 150th anniversary, we committed to a goal of asking our students, faculty and staff to donate 15,000 hours of service to our community. I…

Campus & Community

Laura J. Steinberg Accepts Appointment at Schiller Institute at Boston College

Tuesday, February 11, 2020, By News Staff

Laura J. Steinberg, who has served in multiple leadership roles driving innovation and entrepreneurship at Syracuse University, has accepted a position at Boston College as the inaugural Seidner Executive Director of the Schiller Institute for Integrated Science and Society. Steinberg…

Campus & Community

University Honors Second Cohort of Success Scholarship Awardees

Tuesday, February 11, 2020, By Shannon Andre

The Division of Enrollment and the Student Experience, in partnership with schools, colleges and departments across campus, honored the University’s second cohort of Success Scholars during two receptions at the end of January. The receptions also provided Success Scholars with…

Veterans

STEM Careers Act Builds On Veterans’ Technology Skills, Experience

Tuesday, February 11, 2020, By Daryl Lovell

President Trump is expected to sign the “Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act” which would make veterans eligible for National Science Foundation programs connected to careers in STEM and computer science. Rosalinda Maury is the Director of Applied Research and Analytics…

Campus & Community

Message from Keith A. Alford: Camaraderie Over Hate

Tuesday, February 11, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: Early Saturday morning, two African American students reported being subjected to racist vitriol while walking on the side of a road. While we have no way of knowing who launched these verbal attacks or if…

Campus & Community

Building Local Fair Leads to New Partnerships With Local Businesses

Tuesday, February 11, 2020, By Jennifer DeMarchi

Last May, the Office of Community Engagement and the Division of Business, Finance and Administrative Services hosted Syracuse University’s first-ever Building Local procurement fair. The fair introduced local business enterprises—including those owned by women, minorities, veterans and others (referred to…