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Campus & Community

ITS Staff Member Builds Beds for Families in Need

Thursday, December 13, 2018, By Kathleen Haley

Jon Wright doesn’t particularly consider himself a woodworker. But his skills—and those of his close knit group of friends—have created beloved pieces of furniture for many delighted young people in the community. Wright, a support analyst with the University’s Information…

Campus & Community

Parking Fees After Tax Deduction

Thursday, December 13, 2018, By Kevin Morrow

As a result of new tax law changes, beginning on Jan. 1, 2019, employee withholdings for parking fees will be withheld after-tax. The University will continue to monitor the tax law; if there are additional changes, the University will modify…

Media Tip Sheets

Alarming Arctic Warming Not Likely To Sound Alarm With Federal Policymakers

Wednesday, December 12, 2018, By Daryl Lovell

This week, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released a report detailing rising temperatures and increased melting in the Arctic Ocean. Ice older than four years now makes up less than one percent of the Arctic ice pack, according to…

STEM

Invent@SU Team Wins Share of First Prize at New York State Department of Health Aging Innovation Challenge

Tuesday, December 11, 2018, By Alex Dunbar

Millions of people around the world with mobility challenges have trouble standing up from a chair or couch. During the Invent@SU program in summer 2017, communications and rhetorical studies major Kalia Zizi Barrow ’17 and mechanical engineering major Ruby Batbaatar…

Campus & Community

Local NAACP Leaders to Discuss Diversity and Inclusion Work with University Staff

Monday, December 10, 2018, By News Staff

Two representatives of the Syracuse chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) will speak to interested University staff members on Tuesday, Dec. 11, at 1:30 p.m. The presentation is sponsored by the University’s Office of…

Campus & Community

University Partners with New Service to Assist in Obtaining Visas and Passports at Discounted Rate

Sunday, December 9, 2018, By Christine Grabowski

The Office of Global Safety and Support, within the Division of Campus Safety and Emergency Services, has announced a partnership with CIBT Visas, the largest and most well-established travel visa and passport company in the world. “Securing a visa for…

STEM

Air Force Funds ECS Research to Prevent Bleeding Deaths

Friday, December 7, 2018, By Matt Wheeler

Despite advances in medical technology, millions of people around the world still bleed to death after being shot or experiencing other traumatic injuries. Many of those deaths occur before the victims ever reach a hospital. To address this, Assistant Professor…

Campus & Community

Hendricks Chapel Organzing Service Trips to Puerto Rico

Friday, December 7, 2018, By News Staff

Christian Outreach and the Baptist Chaplaincy at Hendricks Chapel are organizing two opportunities during upcoming academic breaks to assist the residents of Puerto Rico as they continue to recover from the effects of Hurricane Maria. Two service trips will be…

Media, Law & Policy

Call for Entries: Toner Prize for Excellence in Political Reporting

Wednesday, December 5, 2018, By Wendy S. Loughlin

The Newhouse School is now accepting entries for the $5,000 Toner Prize for Excellence in Political Reporting. Entries may be submitted online at tonerprogram.syr.edu. Deadline is Jan. 21, 2019. The Toner Prize recognizes outstanding political reporting in a tribute to…

Business & Economy

Oh Christmas Tree – New Online Options Allow Customers, Suppliers to Branch Out

Wednesday, December 5, 2018, By Daryl Lovell

Article Takeaways: Online Christmas tree sales likely to increase with new options available to consumers Christmas tree prices may fall due to strong economy and abundance of trees Experts are monitoring changes in international trade agreements and how they may…