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Syracuse Views Fall 2017

Monday, December 18, 2017, By Kathleen Haley

What makes a perfect picture on the Syracuse University campus? We want to see what catches your eye—a gorgeous sunset over our historic buildings, a cool project or just relaxing on the Quad. Every day we’ll select a photo from…

Campus & Community

University to Operate on Reduced Schedule during Green Days

Friday, December 15, 2017, By News Staff

The University will be operating under its Green Days and reduced occupancy schedule format for the Winter Break period from 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 22, through Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018. During the Holiday/Green Days period: • All academic and…

Health & Society

Hendricks Dean Invited to Preach in Historic Cathedral in South Africa

Thursday, December 14, 2017, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

South Africa holds a special place in the heart of Brian Konkol, the newly installed dean of Hendricks Chapel. From 2008-12, Konkol and his wife, Kristen, served in South Africa as country coordinators of the Young Adults in Global Mission…

Business & Economy

NYSSTLC Helps Biotech Firm Traverse Commercialization’s ‘Valley of Death’

Thursday, December 14, 2017, By Martin Walls

The realm of technology commercialization is fond of its geographical metaphors. Researchers and entrepreneurs who seek to make their discoveries commercially viable talk of intellectual property “landscapes,” “routes” or “paths” to market, as well as technical and regulatory “milestones.” But…

Campus & Community

University Endorses Learning Outcomes Assessment to Ensure Academic Program Accountability, Excellence

Wednesday, December 13, 2017, By Carol Boll

Four years ago, math Professor Terry McConnell was asked to participate in a series of meetings with faculty to help advance a campuswide culture of assessment and allay any concerns about a Universitywide move toward student learning assessment. McConnell didn’t…

Campus & Community

Invest Syracuse Progress: New Euclid Route Shuttle to Launch in the Spring Semester

Tuesday, December 12, 2017, By Shannon Andre

As part of the $100 million Invest Syracuse initiative to enhance the student experience, Syracuse University, in collaboration with Student Association (SA) and the Graduate Student Organization (GSO), announced plans for a new pilot shuttle to service Euclid Avenue. The…

Campus & Community

Feedback Sought on Presentations by Honors Director Finalists

Monday, December 11, 2017, By Rob Enslin

The Honors Director Search Committee seeks feedback on candidates for the directorship of the Renée Crown University Honors Program. The finalists are Chris E. Johnson, professor of civil and environmental engineering in the College of Engineering and Computer Science and interim director…

STEM

Bend Or Break? ECS 101 Students Test Wood Bridge Designs

Monday, December 11, 2017, By Alex Dunbar

Designing a wood bridge is one thing. Actually building it knowing a series of 19-pound weights will be placed on it is another. Teams of first-year students from the College of Engineering & Computer Science in ECS 101 had about a week…

Campus & Community

Employee Discount Tickets Available for Dec. 27 and 31 Men’s Basketball Games

Monday, December 11, 2017, By News Staff

In support of all the great work of the University’s faculty and staff, Human Resources is partnering with Syracuse University Athletics to offer employee appreciation discount tickets to two upcoming men’s basketball games. The discount tickets will be available for…

Campus & Community

Important Benefits Information and Deadlines

Thursday, December 7, 2017, By News Staff

Don’t forget about important information and benefits application deadlines for faculty and staff: Child Care Subsidy The child care subsidy—$1,000 per child younger than age 6, up to a maximum of $2,000 per year—is available to eligible faculty and staff with…