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STEM

Dahlberg to Conclude Tenure as Dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science

Monday, December 10, 2018, By News Staff

Teresa Abi-Nader Dahlberg today announced she will soon conclude her tenure as dean of Syracuse University’s College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS). Beginning March 1, 2019, Dahlberg will assume the role of vice chancellor and provost at Texas Christian…

Campus & Community

Copies of ‘Born a Crime’ Distributed to CNY Community

Sunday, December 9, 2018, By Joyce LaLonde

After a successful First-Year Shared Reading Experience and as anticipation builds for Trevor Noah’s appearance on campus, Syracuse University is partnering with CNY Reads One Book to distribute copies of Noah’s acclaimed memoir, “Born a Crime: Stories from a South…

Campus & Community

University Partners with New Service to Assist in Obtaining Visas and Passports at Discounted Rate

Sunday, December 9, 2018, By Christine Grabowski

The Office of Global Safety and Support, within the Division of Campus Safety and Emergency Services, has announced a partnership with CIBT Visas, the largest and most well-established travel visa and passport company in the world. “Securing a visa for…

STEM

Air Force Funds ECS Research to Prevent Bleeding Deaths

Friday, December 7, 2018, By Matt Wheeler

Despite advances in medical technology, millions of people around the world still bleed to death after being shot or experiencing other traumatic injuries. Many of those deaths occur before the victims ever reach a hospital. To address this, Assistant Professor…

Campus & Community

Hendricks Chapel Organzing Service Trips to Puerto Rico

Friday, December 7, 2018, By News Staff

Christian Outreach and the Baptist Chaplaincy at Hendricks Chapel are organizing two opportunities during upcoming academic breaks to assist the residents of Puerto Rico as they continue to recover from the effects of Hurricane Maria. Two service trips will be…

Media, Law & Policy

Call for Entries: Toner Prize for Excellence in Political Reporting

Wednesday, December 5, 2018, By Wendy S. Loughlin

The Newhouse School is now accepting entries for the $5,000 Toner Prize for Excellence in Political Reporting. Entries may be submitted online at tonerprogram.syr.edu. Deadline is Jan. 21, 2019. The Toner Prize recognizes outstanding political reporting in a tribute to…

Media, Law & Policy

Call for Entries: 2019 Mirror Awards

Wednesday, December 5, 2018, By Wendy S. Loughlin

The Newhouse School is now accepting nominations for the 13th annual Mirror Awards honoring excellence in media industry reporting. The deadline is Feb. 3, 2019. Anyone may nominate, and there is no fee to enter. Entries may be submitted in…

Arts & Culture

Indigenous Filmmaker, VPA Faculty Member Scores Sundance Debut for Documentary on Native Author N. Scott Momaday

Tuesday, December 4, 2018, By News Staff

A documentary film on the life of Pulitzer Prize-winning author N. Scott Momaday by Jeffrey Palmer, an assistant professor of film in the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ Department of Transmedia, will make its debut at the Sundance Film…

Media Tip Sheets

A President’s Best Friend: Why Bush and Other Veterans Benefit from Service Dogs Like Sully

Tuesday, December 4, 2018, By Daryl Lovell

Dozens of media outlets have published the photo of late President George H.W. Bush’s service dog Sully sitting beside his casket. Sully will stay with the Bush family until President Bush is buried in Texas on Thursday, and he’ll join…

Campus & Community

Students, Time is Now to Rate Your Fall Classes

Monday, December 3, 2018, By News Staff

Students: What did you like about your classes this semester? How do you think your instructors could help you learn the material better? Are there any new topics or methods that you think would work well in a class you…