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Business & Economy

LaunchPad Student Teams Sweep Award Competitions, Winning Nearly $80,000 in Fall 2019

Monday, December 9, 2019, By Cristina Hatem

Numerous student startup teams from the Blackstone LaunchPad powered by Techstars in Bird Library (LaunchPad) have won business competitions and prizes totaling $79,500 during the Fall 2019 semester. The LaunchPad is Syracuse University’s innovation hub, connecting the entire University’s resource-rich…

Campus & Community

Students Create #OneCuse Social Media Campaign to Unify University Community

Monday, December 9, 2019, By Kathleen Haley

“I must continue to do my part and make it clear that any racist rhetoric is unacceptable.” “It is up to us to unite and fill this campus with love instead of hate.” “Protect each other and stand together.” These…

PolitiFact

Tariffs Placed on China May Do More Harm Than Good

Saturday, December 7, 2019, By Hailey Womer

Mary Lovely, professor of economics in the Maxwell School, was interviewed for the PolitiFact story “PolitiFact’s guide to understanding tariffs and international trade.” In the article, Lovely explains the impact of U.S. imposed tariffs on China, including a spike in…

Campus & Community

Health and Wellness Services During Finals Week and Winter Break

Friday, December 6, 2019, By Gabrielle Lake

Through the final days of the semester and winter break, the Barnes Center at The Arch health and wellness services and resources will operate on limited schedules, including some closures. Please refer to the Barnes Center website for full hours…

Campus & Community

Community Comes Together for Peace Vigil

Thursday, December 5, 2019, By News Staff

On Dec. 4, students, faculty, staff and community members gathered for a Community Peace Vigil on the steps of Hendricks Chapel. Spiritual leaders from Hendricks and the broader Syracuse community called for the community to come together to fight hate…

Media, Law & Policy

Kyle Rosenblum ’20 Is Named University’s First Schwarzman Scholar

Wednesday, December 4, 2019, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Kyle Rosenblum, a senior policy studies major in the College of Arts and Sciences and Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and a psychology major in the College of Arts and Sciences, has been named a Schwarzman Scholar. He…

Campus & Community

Relieving End-of-the-Semester Stress

Tuesday, December 3, 2019, By Teagan Cyan Peacock

Students: Projects, presentations and final exams can cause additional stress at the end of the semester. Although it can be overwhelming at first, there are many different ways to help manage end-of-the-semester stress. Take breaks It’s important to take study…

Campus & Community

Registration Open for WorkLife Webinar for Faculty and Staff

Tuesday, December 3, 2019, By News Staff

The adolescent and teenage years can be a tumultuous time for both children and parents. Faculty and staff are invited to join this webinar, offered by Carebridge, which will include discussion about the physical, emotional and social changes children experience…

Veterans

Faigle Family Donation Establishes Scholarship Fund for Student Veterans

Monday, December 2, 2019, By Leah Lazarz

The Gerald B. ’58, ’59 and Roberta M. Faigle ’60 Scholarship for graduate student veterans will empower military veterans as the next generation of public and private sector leaders committed to service beyond self. The $100,000 endowed scholarship is open…

Campus & Community

Community Peace Vigil to Be Held Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 4:30 p.m. at Hendricks Chapel

Monday, December 2, 2019, By News Staff

As our campus community seeks to overcome hate and the resulting pain, shock, fear and frustration of recent weeks, a Community Peace Vigil will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 4, on the steps of Hendricks Chapel beginning at 4:30 p.m….