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Campus & Community

iSchool, City of Syracuse, Microsoft Form ‘Smart Cities’ Data and Technology Collaboration

Tuesday, October 8, 2019, By Diane Stirling

The School of Information Studies (iSchool), the City of Syracuse and Microsoft today announced an innovative initiative that positions the entities as collaborators in a hub for Smart Cities technology development, research and training, and for advancing the city’s energy…

Politics

Experts Analyze the Presidential Use of Social Media

Monday, October 7, 2019, By Hailey Womer

Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor of communications in the Newhouse School, was interviewed by USA Today for the story “Donald Trump sets Twitter record as White House fights off impeachment inquiry,” by CNN for the article, “Instagram rolls out new feature…

Health & Society

Mental Health Awareness Week Starts Today

Monday, October 7, 2019, By Gabrielle Lake

Mental Health Awareness Week will be celebrated beginning today through Thursday, Oct. 10. Hosted by the Student Association for the fourth consecutive year, the events and programs will work to help break the stigma around mental health among college students….

Health & Society

Fall Group Therapy Sessions Open for Students

Monday, October 7, 2019, By News Staff

Counseling at the Barnes Center at The Arch has opened 11 Group Therapy options for Syracuse University students this fall. Group therapy focuses on developing insight, changing behavior and improving relationship skills. In the group setting, students struggling with similar…

Arts & Culture

Syracuse International Film Festival Runs Oct. 11, 12, 13

Friday, October 4, 2019, By News Staff

A new honorary festival director, Daniel Baldwin, will welcome guests and present awards at the 16th annual Syracuse International Film Festival (SYRFILMFEST). Films and events will be held Oct. 11-13 at the Red House Arts Center, 400 S. Salina St….

Veterans

Military-Connected Students of the Month: Marine Corps Veterans and Gilman Scholars Tristan Carson ’20 and Zach Watson ’20

Friday, September 27, 2019, By Leah Lazarz

The allure for travel to faraway lands is a compelling prospect for many that look to serve in the United States military–most branches even advertise travel and adventure as one of the perks of joining. Like many potential applicants, Zach…

Business & Economy

‘It Was a Dream Come True’: Fashion Design Students Experience New York Fashion Week

Wednesday, September 25, 2019, By Eileen Korey

Professor Jeffrey Mayer knows that his fashion design students face an intensely competitive career: “Our mantra is ‘If you’re not passionate, you’re not going to make it.’” That’s why Mayer was thrilled that two of his sophomore students had the…

Campus & Community

Students Can Delve into Research, Creative Projects with $5,000 SOURCE Grants; Fall Deadline to Apply Oct. 15

Wednesday, September 25, 2019, By Kathleen Haley

Ohemaa Dixon ’20 is pursuing a passion project, furthering her intellectual growth beyond the classroom—bolstered with a $5,000 grant and support and resources from the University. Dixon, an art photography student in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, was…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University Libraries Piloting Data Purchase Program

Tuesday, September 24, 2019, By Cristina Hatem

Syracuse University Libraries’ Department of Research and Scholarship is piloting a new data purchase program to support University researchers, especially graduate students and newer assistant professors, in acquiring data. Applications for data requests, including numeric, text or graphic data, are…

Health & Society

Rachael Zubal-Ruggieri: Power for the Greater Good

Monday, September 23, 2019, By Eileen Korey

Rachael Zubal-Ruggieri describes herself as a quiet, timid person. More of an observer and supporter than a do-er. Yet, her favorite superhero is Batman. And she’s passionate about the X-Men. This seeming dichotomy is the driving force behind her extraordinary…