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Student Ratings Open Dec. 1
A recent survey found that nearly 80 percent of Syracuse University instructors use the feedback they get from student ratings to revise their courses. Faculty members in the survey described how they have added or removed topics, adopted new ways…
Syracuse University in Los Angeles Sponsors ‘Wild’ Special Screening
A special screening of “Wild,” a movie starring Academy Award-winner Reese Witherspoon, based on the New York Times bestseller by Cheryl Strayed G’02, was held Nov. 20 at TCL Chinese 6 Theater in Los Angeles. More than 200 people attended the…
Does Your Smartphone Know the Real You?
Ask someone what they use their smartphone for and they will likely provide examples of how they use it to connect with friends, family and work, take photos, listen to music, play games or get directions. Beneath it all, there…
Arlene Kanter Recognized by International Center of Syracuse
College of Law Professor Arlene S. Kanter was awarded the International Educator of the Year Award by the International Center of Syracuse (ICS). Kanter was recognized for her excellence in teaching, international community outreach and commitment to people with disabilities…
Dean Bea González to Meet with Student Group Thursday
In a letter sent yesterday, Chancellor Kent Syverud told members of THE General Body that University College Dean Bea González, the Chancellor’s liaison to the group, is prepared to meet with them Thursday. This comes in response to an invitation…
Democratizing Knowledge Collective Receives Mellon Grant
“Just Academic Spaces” is the theme of a three-year, $500,000 project, organized and presented by the Democratizing Knowledge (DK) Collective in the College of Arts and Sciences and funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Co-directed by professors Linda Carty…
Physicist Helps Discover Subatomic Particles
A physicist in the College of Arts and Sciences is the lead contributor to the discovery of two never-before-seen baryonic particles. The finding, which is the subject of a forthcoming article in Physical Review Letters, is expected to have a major impact on the study of quark dynamics.
‘Orange is the New Black’ Actress to Speak Nov. 19 at Hendricks
Actress Dascha Polanco, from the Netflix series “Orange is the New Black,” will answer questions on being in the media as a Latina during an event Wednesday, Nov. 19. The event is being organized by the Omega Phi Beta Sorority…
Social Work Students Explore Mental Health Policy During Legislative Policy Forum
On Nov. 10, students in the School of Social Work in the Falk College explored the implications of policy changes for social workers and other health professionals as New York State moves forward with reforming its behavioral health system. The…
Public Research Lesson Improves Learning and Instruction Methods
Sharon Dotger, dual associate professor of science teaching in the School of Education and the College of Arts and Sciences, hosted a public research lesson on Tuesday, Nov. 11, in 500 Hall of Languages. About 25 currently practicing school professionals…