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Campus & Community

Take a Vacation, Contribute to Research

Thursday, January 21, 2016, By Michele Barrett

To demonstrate potential costly effects of not taking time off from work as well as the beneficial effects that can result from vacationing, a professor in the Falk College is leading a new research study to examine how past and…

STEM

iSchool Awarded Continuing Accreditation from ALA

Thursday, January 21, 2016, By J.D. Ross

The American Library Association’s (ALA) Committee on Accreditation has granted continued accreditation status of the Master of Library and Information Science (MSLIS) program at the School of Information Studies (iSchool) through 2022. The committee found no deficiencies in the program and…

Campus & Community

Accessibility Training Classes Spring 2016

Wednesday, January 20, 2016, By Christopher C. Finkle

The University seeks to ensure that all people, regardless of individual ability or disability, can effectively access University communications and technology. Information Technology Services (ITS) has announced its new Walk-in IT Accessibility Help Desk hours. New this semester, the IT…

Campus & Community

Employees: Please update your SU directory information by Feb. 4

Wednesday, January 20, 2016, By Christopher C. Finkle

The campus directory for employees for 2016 will be updated soon. The directory will be available online through MySlice. The information in the directory is used by SU’s telephone operators and automated systems to connect callers to faculty and staff….

Media, Law & Policy

Sean O’Keefe, Donna Shalala, Paul Volcker Appointed to Presidential Transition Team

Wednesday, January 20, 2016, By News Staff

Three members of the Maxwell School community were appointed to a six-person bipartisan team that will advise the National Academy of Public Administration’s presidential transition panels. University Professor and Phanstiel Chair Sean O’Keefe G’78, former secretary of the Navy and NASA administrator;…

Health & Society

Kanter Participates in ‘Strikingly Beautiful: A Celebration of Women & Girls With Disabilities’ at White House

Wednesday, January 20, 2016, By Robert Conrad

Professor of Law Arlene Kanter was a panelist during the “Strikingly Beautiful: A Celebration of Women & Girls With Disabilities” event held at the White House on Jan. 13. Kanter participated in the “Strike Back” panel, a discussion on violence…

Health & Society

Low-Cost Tool in Fight Against Childhood Obesity: Water Dispensers in Schools

Wednesday, January 20, 2016, By Jessica Smith

Making water more available in New York City public schools through self-serve water dispensers in cafeterias resulted in small—but statistically significant—declines in students’ weight, according to new findings. The study, published Jan. 19 in the online issue of JAMA Pediatrics,…

Veterans

University Announces Finalists to Design National Veterans Resource Complex

Wednesday, January 20, 2016, By News Staff

The selection committee has chosen three finalists to advance to the final round of the competition.

Campus & Community

Student Input Sought on Health Insurance

Tuesday, January 19, 2016, By Shannon Andre

In March 2015, Syracuse University announced a student health insurance plan and policy, requiring all full-time, matriculated students—including undergraduate, graduate and law students—to carry qualifying health insurance coverage. As the University prepares for the 2016-17 policy implementation for all full-time,…

Campus & Community

Learn About FSAP/Carebridge Services Jan. 26-28

Tuesday, January 19, 2016, By News Staff

Members of the Syracuse University community are invited to attend one of four information sessions to learn about Carebridge and the services and resources now available through the enhanced and expanded Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP). The Office of…