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Campus & Community

From ‘Breaking Bad’ to Equality and Diversity Activism

Thursday, February 25, 2021, By Gabrielle Lake

Join co-star of AMC’s “Breaking Bad,” equality and diversity activist RJ Mitte, on Thursday, March 4, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. ET for an engaging, educational and inspirational discussion surrounding transforming obstacles into assets and bullying prevention. The Intercultural Collective’s…

Veterans

Jill Biden Asks Student Veterans to Take Active Roles in Their Communities at 2021 Student Veterans of America National Conference

Thursday, February 25, 2021, By Brandon Dyer

A key opportunity for the student experience, Syracuse University student veterans attended the 13th annual Student Veterans of America (SVA) National Conference (NATCON) virtually on Feb. 19 and 20. The two-day event featured a keynote address by the first lady…

Campus & Community

State Experiencing Surge of Fraudulent Unemployment Claims; Please Stay Vigilant

Thursday, February 25, 2021, By News Staff

Dear Faculty and Staff: Since March of last year, New York State has reported experiencing a significant increase in fraudulent unemployment benefit claims submitted on behalf of individuals. According to the New York State Department of Labor, as of Feb….

The Conversation

Jennifer Grygiel writes “Facebook’s news blockade in Australia shows how tech giants are swallowing the web.”

Thursday, February 25, 2021, By Lily Datz

Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor of communications in the Newhouse School, authored an op-ed for The Conversation titled “Facebook’s news blockade in Australia shows how tech giants are swallowing the web.” Grygiel, an expert on social media, comments on Facebook’s response…

Veterans

Foundation Provides Grant to Improve Delivery Services to Area Veterans and Their Families

Wednesday, February 24, 2021, By Brandon Dyer

Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF), higher education’s first interdisciplinary academic institute dedicated to advocacy, research, support for military veterans and their families, was awarded a $500,000 grant by the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation. The grant will…

Campus & Community

What’s in It for Me? Faculty and Staff Resources Available at the Libraries

Wednesday, February 24, 2021, By Cristina Hatem

Syracuse University Libraries is an invaluable resource not only for students, but for faculty and staff as well. For more information on the Libraries services, collections, spaces and resources, visit library.syr.edu, text 315.464.0744,  call 315.443.4083, email or Live Chat 24 hours…

Campus & Community

Data Tool Expands Support of News Text Mining

Wednesday, February 24, 2021, By Cristina Hatem

Syracuse University Libraries is pleased to announce that enhanced text mining for newspaper content is now available within the ProQuest database platform called TDM Studio.  The Libraries is an early adopter of this researcher-friendly text mining tool. One component of…

Health & Society

Boost Your Immune System With These Expert Tips (and Recipes!)

Wednesday, February 24, 2021, By News Staff

A healthy immune system is important throughout the year, but even more so during cold and flu season and while we remain at-risk of contracting COVID-19. In honor of National Nutrition Month, celebrated in March, we tapped into campus experts…

Campus & Community

Annual Disability Day of Mourning Is March 1

Wednesday, February 24, 2021, By Gabrielle Lake

Each year, Syracuse University unites in honor of Disability Day of Mourning (DDoM). On Monday, March 1, from 1 to 2 p.m. ET, the campus community is invited to join the Intercultural Collective’s Disability Cultural Center to remember, mourn, honor…

Campus & Community

What Faculty and Staff Can Discover at the Transformed Schine Student Center

Wednesday, February 24, 2021, By Maria Damiano

It’s called the “Hildegarde and J. Myer Schine Student Center,” but the newly transformed building offers a place for faculty, staff and all the members of the University community to gather, eat, socialize, work and more. Please note: during the…