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Campus & Community

New Chat & Dine Lunch Program Records Great Success

Thursday, April 2, 2015, By Shannon Andre

In January, the Student Association launched a new program designed to help students better connect with faculty and staff members. The Chat & Dine Lunch Program provides students with the opportunity to invite staff and faculty members to a free…

Arts & Culture

Reel Queer Film Festival Will Feature Drama, Comedy

Friday, March 27, 2015, By News Staff

The film festival was started almost a decade ago to showcase the plight and progress of queer and trans* identities across the globe.

Media, Law & Policy

‘Breaking Digital: NGOs Debate’ April 2 in Washington, D.C.

Wednesday, March 25, 2015, By News Staff

As nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) proliferate around the world, many in the nonprofit community are examining what model of organization best serves the populations they support—the traditional “brick and mortar” model, the fully digital form or a hybrid of both. What…

Campus & Community

Celebrating Otto

Tuesday, March 24, 2015, By Kathleen Haley

He’s always there with a smile, a hug or a high five. Otto the Orange has helped the University celebrate its most exciting events. Now, the University community is celebrating the lovable mascot on his 25th birthday. Otto will be…

Campus & Community

Patricia Meyers Druger Astronomy Learning Center to be Dedicated March 28

Friday, March 20, 2015, By Rob Enslin

One Syracuse icon will honor another when professor Marvin Druger dedicates part of historic Holden Observatory in memory of his late wife, Patricia G’74. On Saturday, March 28, the College of Arts and Sciences will unveil the newly renovated Patricia…

STEM

Students’ Project Reduces Energy Consumption, Pollution on Campus

Friday, March 20, 2015, By Matt Wheeler

By investigating uncomfortable temperatures in Maxwell Hall, four students in the College of Engineering and Computer Science have helped reduce the building’s overall energy usage, pollution and cost of heating. Their efforts have provided Maxwell’s occupants with a cozier environment…

Campus & Community

University Supports Vera House White Ribbon Campaign

Thursday, March 19, 2015, By Shannon Andre

On Friday, March 20, Syracuse University will join in support of the annual Vera House White Ribbon Campaign. The 21st Annual White Ribbon Campaign runs through March 29. This year’s campaign is “Stand With Us,” encouraging community members to stand…

Campus & Community

Workshops to Be Held on Student Learning Outcomes Assessment

Friday, March 13, 2015, By News Staff

The Office of the Associate Provost for Academic Programs is hosting workshops focused on student learning outcomes assessment and related processes. The half-day workshops, which will be held April 1-2, aim to guide faculty and staff on identifying student learning…

Veterans

Whitman School Named #2 in Military Times’ ‘Best for Vets’ Business School Ranking

Monday, March 9, 2015, By Kerri D. Howell

The Martin J. Whitman School of Management has been ranked #2 by Military Times in its 2015 list of Best for Vets: Business Schools, the publication announced today. The organization, comprising Army Times, Navy Times, Air Force Times and Marine…

Campus & Community

A New Software Tool for the University to Support Reading and Writing

Monday, March 9, 2015, By Christopher C. Finkle

Information Technology and Services (ITS), working with student, faculty and staff support units, has announced the availability of TextHelp’s Read&Write Gold. All active Syracuse University students, faculty and staff can download and install the customizable toolbar that integrates with common…