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Reformatted Data Science MOOC Offering Begins Oct. 28

Thursday, October 24, 2013, By Diane Stirling

The School of Information Studies (iSchool) is repeating its popular massive online open course (MOOC) offering in data science in an adapted form, beginning Oct. 28. Based on participant feedback, the free course now is being offered as a self-paced…

STEM

Apply to Pitch at IDEA Juicer

Thursday, October 24, 2013, By News Staff

Students across campus have ideas. And in the spring, those students can participate in several seed funding competitions to fund their ideas. They can even win as much as $25,000. But what happens if students have an idea but need…

Campus & Community

15th Annual Dollar Day at the Dome Set for Nov. 2

Thursday, October 24, 2013, By News Staff

Before the Syracuse University football team kicks off against Wake Forest on Nov. 2 at 12:30 p.m., more than 200 student members of SU’s fraternities and sororities will be stationed at Carrier Dome entrances, on the Quad, in parking lots…

Campus & Community

SU Symphony Orchestra to Present Belfer at 50 Concert Nov. 1

Wednesday, October 23, 2013, By Erica Blust

The Syracuse University Symphony Orchestra (SUSO) will present a concert in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of SU’s Belfer Audio Archive on Friday, Nov. 1, at 8 p.m. in the Rose and Jules R. Setnor Auditorium, Crouse College. The concert…

Social Work Students Explore Corrections, Mental Health System

Wednesday, October 23, 2013, By Michele Barrett

Jails and prisons have become the nation’s largest psychiatric institutions, especially for low-income persons and persons of color. The National Sheriffs’ Association reports that in virtually every county across the country, county jails hold more people with severe psychiatric illness…

Youth-Driven Summit Is Saturday

Wednesday, October 23, 2013, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

The SALT District of the Near Westside, in cooperation with the National Council of La Raza, the largest national Hispanic civil rights organization in the United States, will present the #TURNUPCUSETOWN Youth Summit on Saturday, Oct. 26, at Fowler High…

Veterans

‘The Hornet’s Nest’ to Be Screened at Newhouse School Oct. 28

Tuesday, October 22, 2013, By Wendy S. Loughlin

The S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications will host a screening of the documentary film “The Hornet’s Nest” on Monday, Oct. 28, at 6:30 p.m. in the Joyce Hergenhan Auditorium in Newhouse 3. Director and producer David Salzberg will attend…

Arts & Culture

Exploring Role of Wampum in Haudenosaunee Culture Nov. 14-15

Tuesday, October 22, 2013, By Rob Enslin

What really happened, more than three centuries ago, between French Jesuits and the Onondaga?

Campus & Community

Boston Brass to Perform Oct. 31

Tuesday, October 22, 2013, By Erica Blust

Renowned ensemble Boston Brass will present a concert on Thursday, Oct. 31, at 5 p.m. in the Rose and Jules R. Setnor Auditorium, Crouse College. The performance is free and open to the public. The concert is presented as part…

Protecting Your Devices and Data

Monday, October 21, 2013, By Christopher C. Finkle

Securing your personal computer, tablet and smartphone—and the data they contain—is an ongoing process. The following steps and precautions can protect you from identity theft and data loss by drastically reducing the likelihood that your device will be hacked, infected…