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South Asia Center Call for FLAS Summer 2017 Applications

Wednesday, January 18, 2017, By News Staff

Syracuse University’s South Asia Center announces its Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowship Competition for Summer 2017. The FLAS Program, funded by the U.S. Department of Education under Title VI, assists students in pursuing training in order to acquire…

Campus & Community

Carrier Dome Staff Member Frances Felton Remembered

Wednesday, January 18, 2017, By News Staff

As a ticket taker at the Carrier Dome, Frances Felton was well known among the fans, particularly season ticket holders. Felton, of Syracuse, a member of the Event Staff Team at the Dome for 16 years, passed away on Dec….

Health & Society

Researcher Examines Effect of Exercise on Breast Cancer Survivors Taking Aromatase Inhibitors

Wednesday, January 18, 2017, By Rob Enslin

A researcher in the School of Education (SOE) has simple advice for breast cancer survivors struggling with the side effects of Aromatase Inhibitors (AIs): exercise. Gwendolyn Thomas, assistant professor of exercise science, is the co-author of a groundbreaking article in…

Campus & Community

Faculty Nominees Sought for Seinfeld Fellows Award

Wednesday, January 18, 2017, By Carol Boll

The Office of the Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs has extended the deadline for submitting faculty nominations for the Judith Seinfeld Distinguished Fellows Award. Nominations for the award are to be submitted by the school or college academic deans, and…

Media, Law & Policy

Student Chosen for Inclusion in Sports Journalism Institute Class of 2017

Wednesday, January 18, 2017, By Wendy S. Loughlin

DeArbea Walker, a junior from Houston, is one of 12 students from across the country to be named to the Sports Journalism Institute (SJI) Class of 2017. SJI is a nine-week training and internship program for college students interested in…

Campus & Community

TEDx Syracuse University Issues Call for Speakers

Wednesday, January 18, 2017, By J.D. Ross

Student organizers for the TEDx SyracuseUniversity conference, planned for April 22, have announced a call for speakers for the event. The one-day conference will bring together thought leaders from Syracuse’s technology, entertainment and design backgrounds to host short lectures on local issues…

Arts & Culture

Setnor School to Present an Evening of Contemporary One-Act Operas

Wednesday, January 18, 2017, By Erica Blust

The Opera Theater in the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ Rose, Jules R. and Stanford S. Setnor School of Music will present an evening of short operas by leading American composers on Friday, Jan. 27, and Saturday, Jan. 28,…

Campus & Community

Weight Watchers for Faculty and Staff

Wednesday, January 18, 2017, By News Staff

Did you know that all active benefits-eligible faculty and staff have the opportunity to participate in Weight Watchers meetings on campus, in the communit, or online at a discounted rate? It’s true! If Weight Watchers is right for you, join…

Business & Economy

Women in Sports and Events Hosts Feb. 19 Panel on Careers in Sports

Tuesday, January 17, 2017, By News Staff

Women in Sports and Events (WISE) will host “Shoot for Success: WISE Women in Sports,” a pre-game panel discussion on Sunday, Feb. 19, at 2 p.m. in the Carrier Dome. Organized in collaboration with Syracuse University Athletics, the panel discussion…

Health & Society

Students, Faculty, Staff Participate in Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service (Video)

Tuesday, January 17, 2017, By Keith Kobland

Dozens of members of the Syracuse University Community spent Martin Luther King Jr. Day rolling up their sleeves and volunteering at places like the Rescue Mission in the city of Syracuse as part of a day of service.