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Health & Society

Alumni Lead the Fight Against ALS in Upstate New York

Thursday, April 11, 2019, By Eileen Jevis

There are 15,000 new cases of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) diagnosed each year in the United States. One hundred cases of ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, are diagnosed in Upstate New York annually. For those identified with ALS,…

Veterans

Military-Connected Student of the Month: George Canino

Thursday, April 11, 2019, By Leah Lazarz

Like many, George Canino’s path to service began with his family. His father, a retired member of the U.S. Air Force, sparked his interest in the military at a young age. Canino’s father was stationed in Madrid, Spain, while in…

Campus & Community

Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Commemorative Event with Joel Kim Booster Happening Thursday

Wednesday, April 10, 2019, By News Staff

The Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month Commemorative Event is Thursday, April 11, at 7 p.m. in Slocum 214. As a signature event during the monthlong celebration, the evening will include a comedy act with Joel Kim Booster, a…

Health & Society

Exercise Science Professor Gwendolyn Thomas Secures NIH Grant to Study Exercise and Cannabis Use

Tuesday, April 9, 2019, By Jennifer Russo

Gwendolyn Thomas, assistant professor of exercise science in the School of Education, has received a National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant to study the effects of resistance exercise on people with severe cannabis use disorders (CUDs). It’s the first such…

Campus & Community

Undergraduates Celebrate Their Research and Creative Work Awards

Tuesday, April 9, 2019, By Mary Elizabeth Horsington

“Euphoria” is how Cathryn Newton, senior advisor to the Chancellor and provost for faculty engagement, described the atmosphere at Bird Library last Thursday afternoon, when scores of undergraduate research and creative grant recipients gathered to celebrate their success. The 103 students…

Arts & Culture

‘Thank You, Andy!’ Features New Work by Two Studio Arts Graduate Students

Tuesday, April 9, 2019, By Erica Blust

914 Works will present “Thank You, Andy!,” a two-person exhibition of work by Brett Morgan G’21 and Hollie Lyko G’19, April 10-13. Morgan and Lyko are students in the M.F.A. degree program in studio arts in the College of Visual…

Veterans

Syracuse University, JPMorgan Chase Collaboration Opens Path to Political Careers for Veterans

Tuesday, April 9, 2019, By Jessica Smith

With initial support from JPMorgan Chase & Co., Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families and the Maxwell School are collaborating to introduce a new and innovative program for veterans and military family members who aspire to public office…

Media, Law & Policy

Filipina Journalist Maria Ressa Will Receive Tully Free Speech Award at Campus Ceremony April 24

Monday, April 8, 2019, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Journalist Maria Ressa is the recipient of the 2018 Free Speech Award, presented by the Newhouse School’s Tully Center for Free Speech. Ressa, who is CEO and executive editor of The Rappler, will visit campus for the award ceremony on…

Health & Society

Free, Confidential Mental Health Services Available through New Syracuse Community Connections-Falk College Partnership

Monday, April 8, 2019, By Michele Barrett

A partnership between Syracuse Community Connections (SCC) and Falk College’s Department of Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) is bringing free-of-charge, confidential mental health services to SCC/Syracuse Model Neighborhood Facility. Children, teens, seniors and families accessing other services at this site…

Campus & Community

Mary C. Daly, President and CEO of the San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank, to Deliver Syracuse University’s 2019 Commencement Address

Saturday, April 6, 2019, By Kathleen Haley

Mary C. Daly G’94, president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, will deliver the 2019 Commencement address at Syracuse University’s graduation ceremonies on Sunday, May 12, in the Dome. Daly will also be awarded…