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Arts & Culture

‘Invitation to Dance’ Event Marks 25th Anniversary of ADA

Tuesday, November 17, 2015, By Keith Kobland

The College of Arts and Sciences is organizing a special event to help celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the nation’s first comprehensive civil rights law addressing the needs of people with disabilities. An evening featuring dance, discussion and viewing of a groundbreaking documentary will help attendees better understand how to continue to dispel myths associated with disabilities.

Campus & Community

Committee Members Selected for Senior Vice President of Student Affairs Search

Tuesday, November 17, 2015, By Kathleen Haley

A committee, consisting of students, faculty and staff, has been selected to help lead the search for a new senior vice president of student affairs. As previously announced, Special Assistant to the Chancellor and University College Dean Bea González will…

Campus & Community

An Open Letter from the Chancellor’s Workgroup on Diversity and Inclusion

Monday, November 16, 2015, By News Staff

Last month, members of a new University-wide Chancellor’s Workgroup on Diversity and Inclusion were announced. They have been meeting to address issues of concern, and will work toward developing solutions on how to further create a more diverse and inclusive…

Campus & Community

Greek Leaders Take Stand Against Sexual Assault

Thursday, November 12, 2015, By News Staff

“Even if you’re initiating a conversation, just one, then that’s one more conversation than was happening earlier,” says Tristan Ruzic, president of the Syracuse University Panhellenic Council. “If you can just prevent one more person from becoming a statistic, you’ve…

Scott Warren Appointed Associate Dean for Research and Scholarship at University Libraries

Thursday, November 12, 2015, By Pamela Whiteley McLaughlin

Libraries’ Dean David Seaman has appointed Scott Warren as associate dean for research and scholarship, a position he has held as an interim for more than two years. Warren’s portfolio includes managing the $9 million principal collections budget, subject librarian…

Campus & Community

Does Science Work?

Wednesday, November 11, 2015, By News Staff

For years, concern has simmered across scientific disciplines about academic research and rigorous attempts at verification.

Veterans

University Teams Up with Walmart to ‘Greenlight a Vet’

Tuesday, November 10, 2015, By Sarah Scalese

In anticipation of Veterans Day, the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) has announced it is among a handful of organizations nationwide teaming up with Walmart for its new “Greenlight a Vet” campaign. An 18-month national effort, the “Greenlight…

Campus & Community

Doing Research? Explore University’s Research Computing Resources Nov. 18

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

Information Technology Services, in collaboration with the Research Computing Advisory Council, will host the second in a series of Computing Colloquies designed to help campus researchers identify and make the most of the diverse array of campus computing resources available…

Syracuse University to Host Vice President Biden for ‘It’s On Us’ National Week of Action

Monday, November 9, 2015, By Sarah Scalese

As part of the “It’s On Us” campaign’s National Week of Action, Syracuse University will host Vice President of the United States Joseph R. Biden Jr. L’68 on Thursday, Nov. 12, in Goldstein Auditorium in the Schine Student Center. “Syracuse…

Chancellor’s Task Force Encourages Participation in ‘It’s On Us’ National Week of Action

Monday, November 9, 2015, By Kathleen Haley

A number of events will be held this week, including a visit from Vice President Joseph R. Biden L’68, as part of the “It’s On Us” campaign’s National Week of Action to help end sexual assault.