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Campus & Community

Third Annual SU Rising: Stop Sexual and Relationship Violence

Monday, February 9, 2015, By Shannon Andre

On Friday, Feb. 13, the Syracuse University community will again organize and raise awareness about the global crisis of gender violence during the annual SU Rising: Stop Sexual and Relationship Violence event. This is the third consecutive year that Syracuse…

Campus & Community

Contemplative Collaborative Brownbag Series Continues with ‘Learning to Be Present’

Monday, February 9, 2015, By Sarah Scalese

The Syracuse University Humanities Center’s Spring Symposia will continue on Friday, Feb. 13, with the second installment of its three-part Contemplative Collaborative Brownbag Series titled, “Learning to Be Present: Mindfulness Practices for Writing, Research and Creativity.” The event, which will…

Campus & Community

Syracuse Lead Study Continues Recruitment

Monday, February 9, 2015, By Michele Barrett

The Department of Public Health, Food Studies and Nutrition at Falk College continues to actively recruit for the Syracuse Lead Study.  Eligible zip codes are 13202, 13203, 13204, 13205, 13206, 13207, 13208, 13210 and 13224. The study is examining environmental…

Health & Society

Because Social Security Is a Legacy for All Generations

Monday, February 9, 2015, By Michele Barrett

A sign outside of Professor of Social Work Eric Kingson’s campus office reads, “Hands off our children & grandchildren’s Social Security,” which is one of several key messages found in the book he recently co-authored with attorney, author and long-time…

Arts & Culture

Learning to the Beat

Friday, February 6, 2015, By Amy Manley

On a cold January morning, a sizzling percussive rhythm echoed from the depths of the Hall of Languages. Students in Professor Carol Babiracki’s “Intro to World Music” class were treated to a vibrant African drumming and dance workshop, led by…

STEM

Maroo Receives CAREER Grant to Investigate Cooling Next-Gen Tech

Friday, February 6, 2015, By Matt Wheeler

As technology advances to meet our ever-growing needs, the size of our electronics is decreasing while their performance is increasing. Computer chips are a good example of this. We want them to be small, yet capable of faster processing speeds….

Arts & Culture

Architecture Students Blend Safety, Community Spaces for Church

Friday, February 6, 2015, By Kathleen Haley

When Freedom by Design took on the task to create a handicap-accessible ramp at the Westminster Presbyterian Church, they decided to expand on the concept. Students are constructing the ramp, along with a shelter, outdoor storage and community spaces.

Campus & Community

Assessment Team Recommends Accreditation for Department of Public Safety

Friday, February 6, 2015, By News Staff

Following a thorough assessment of the department’s policies, procedures, management, operations and support services, a team of assessors for the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA) returned to their headquarters with a strong recommendation in support of the…

Campus & Community

Faculty, Trustees Engage Together in Strategic Plan Brainstorming Session

Friday, February 6, 2015, By Carol Boll

Faculty representatives from the University’s Academic Strategic Plan Steering Committee engaged members of the Board of Trustees in what participants characterized as a lively and informative discussion and brainstorming session during the board’s recent winter retreat. The brainstorming session was…

Arts & Culture

El Punto Art Studio 2015 Partners with Setnor School of Music and School of Education

Thursday, February 5, 2015, By News Staff

In an effort to reach out to youths in the Syracuse community, the University’s music education program has partnered with El Punto Art Studio, a contemporary arts education program offered at no cost to children and teens. The music education…