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Veterans

Syracuse Student Veterans Travel to New York City for Alumni and Employment Immersion

Thursday, October 10, 2019, By Leah Lazarz

Syracuse University student veterans recently participated in a two-day career exploration trip to New York City, arranged by the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA) Veteran Career Services team. Designed to introduce student veterans to potential employers, the trip included…

Campus & Community

University Honors Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Thursday, October 10, 2019, By Shannon Andre

On Monday, Oct. 14, Syracuse University will honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The Universitywide celebration was officially adopted in 2016 and continues to provide the campus community with opportunities to honor, celebrate and learn about the many contributions of indigenous peoples…

Arts & Culture

Burton Blatt Institute to Host ‘Disability Arts and Culture as Vital Performance’

Thursday, October 10, 2019, By Robert Conrad

The University’s Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) will host “Disability Arts and Culture as Vital Performance,” a two-day symposium on disability arts and culture featuring a book reading and panel discussion Oct. 17-18. “Disability Arts and Culture as Vital Performance” is…

Campus & Community

University Celebrates Disability Awareness and Appreciation Month

Tuesday, October 8, 2019, By News Staff

Throughout October, the Disability Cultural Center (DCC), united with cross campus partners, is hosting Disability Awareness and Appreciation Month. “This month is important because it’s a chance for students to experience different ways of thinking about disability. Here at the…

Veterans

Farria Named Veterans Writing Award Winner for Forthcoming Book ‘Revolutions of All Colors’

Tuesday, October 8, 2019, By Cristina Hatem

Dwaine Farria is the winner of the 2019 Veterans Writing Award for his book “Revolutions of All Colors,” to be published by Syracuse University Press in fall 2020. Syracuse University Press established the award in cooperation with the Institute for…

Earth Sky

Chinese Moon Rover, Yutu-2, Discovers ‘Gel-like’ Substance

Monday, October 7, 2019, By Hailey Womer

Walter Freeman, assistant teaching professor of physics in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in the Earth Sky article “What has China’s rover found on the moon’s far side?” Freeman commented on the “gel-like” substance found in a…

Campus & Community

New Appointees to the Task Force on Sexual and Relationship Violence Announced

Monday, October 7, 2019, By News Staff

Chancellor Kent Syverud has announced the new appointees to the Task Force on Sexual and Relationship Violence. Originally created on April 23, 2015, the task force represents students, faculty, staff and the broader campus community in advancing and implementing improvements…

Campus & Community

National Grid Work Planned for Comstock Avenue

Monday, October 7, 2019, By News Staff

National Grid is replacing a natural gas pipeline on Comstock Avenue. The next phase of this work will occur next week and will result in lane closures and possible traffic delays on East Colvin Street. National Grid does not anticipate…

Campus & Community

Soul Series Offers Opportunities to Be Mindful

Wednesday, October 2, 2019, By Gabrielle Lake

From building connections to exploring a greater sense of purpose, free Soul Series programs cover many topics and have sessions throughout the academic year. With a wide-variety of themes surrounding life’s big questions, such as purpose, love and connection, in…

Veterans

Syracuse University and National Nonprofits Partner to Bring First Virtual Reality System to Syracuse Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Wednesday, October 2, 2019, By Leah Lazarz

A unique partnership involving Syracuse University, the Syracuse Veterans Affairs Medical Center and two national nonprofits—Operation Hat Trick, which generates awareness and support for the recovery of wounded service members and veterans through branded merchandise sales, and SoldierStrong—has resulted in…