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Orange Survey Launches for Undergraduate Students Oct. 30

Friday, October 27, 2017, By Shannon Andre

On Monday, Oct. 30, Syracuse University launches the Orange Survey, a survey for undergraduate students that aims to better understand aspects of the student experience. The survey includes questions related to students’ academic, financial, social and campus experiences. “The Orange…

Campus & Community

Feedback Opportunities for Schine Feasibility Study on Nov. 2

Friday, October 27, 2017, By Joyce LaLonde

On Thursday, Nov. 2, the Division of Enrollment and the Student Experience and Campus Planning, Design and Construction will again host campus engagement opportunities with the architectural firms conducting the Schine Feasibility Study. The study aims to assess the current…

Campus & Community

Members of 2017-18 Chancellor’s Citation Committee Announced

Friday, October 27, 2017, By News Staff

The members of the 2017-18 Chancellor’s Citation Selection Committee have been announced. Members of the committee review nominations for the Chancellor’s Citation for Excellence and submit their recommendations to Chancellor Kent Syverud. This year’s members are the following: Bruce Abbey,…

Sydney Morning Herald

Saunders Reflects on Life After Winning the Man Booker Prize

Thursday, October 26, 2017, By Sawyer Kamman

What is life like after winning one of the world’s most prestigious literary awards? Arts and Sciences Professor George Saunders is just finding out, and was interviewed by the Sydney Morning Herald about the days following his Man Booker Prize…

Campus & Community

Mark Your Calendar—Open Enrollment Begins Oct. 30

Thursday, October 26, 2017, By News Staff

Open Enrollment, the annual period when University faculty, staff and other eligible individuals make their benefit choices for the coming year, begins Monday, Oct. 30, and continues through Friday, Nov. 10, through MySlice. This is the only time of year…

Campus & Community

Phyllis Backer Foundation Establishes Named Professorship in Jewish Studies

Thursday, October 26, 2017, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

A major gift from The Phyllis Backer Foundation will enhance the depth and breadth of modern Jewish studies at Syracuse University. The Foundation has made a $1.5 million gift to establish The Phyllis Backer Professor of Jewish Studies in the…

Campus & Community

Rose-Laying Ceremony and Remembrance Convocation to be Held Friday

Thursday, October 26, 2017, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

This ceremony honors the 270 people, including 35 students studying abroad through Syracuse University, who were killed in the Dec. 21, 1988, bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland. The ceremony also honors 2002-03 Lockerbie Scholar Andrew McClune, who died in 2002.

Health & Society

Four Questions with Emily Durand ’19 about It’s On Us Week of Action

Wednesday, October 25, 2017, By Shannon Andre

The It’s On Us campus student ambassadors have planned a number of events, programs and awareness activities for It’s On Us Week of Action from Oct. 23- 27. The It’s On Us national campaign encourages every member of the community…

Media, Law & Policy

Understanding Non-Disclosure Agreements

Wednesday, October 25, 2017, By Ellen Mbuqe

Non-disclosure agreements have been in the news recently with the ongoing stories about Harvey Weinstein and allegations of harassment and sexual assault. Some accusers have come forward, breaking non-disclosure agreements (NDA) that they had with him or his company. Syracuse…

Campus & Community

Fall 2017 Interfaith Dinner Dialogue Series Begins Nov. 2

Wednesday, October 25, 2017, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

The University’s fall 2017 Interfaith Dialogue Dinner Series, “Common and Diverse Ground: Raising Consciousnesses by Acknowledging the ‘Hidden’ Things that Divide Us,” will begin on Thursday, Nov. 2. The dialogue, on “Hospitality, Immigration, Justice,” will be held from 6-8 p.m….