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Third Annual Sexual Health Awareness Month Begins Today

Friday, February 1, 2019, By Teagan Cyan Peacock

The Office of Health Promotion (OHP), in collaboration with the OHP peer educator team, various student organizations, University offices and departments, and community partners, is hosting “Frisky February,” Syracuse University’s Sexual Health Awareness Month. Throughout February, members of the University…

Campus & Community

Chancellor Syverud Addresses Jan. 30 University Senate Meeting

Friday, February 1, 2019, By News Staff

At the University Senate’s Jan. 30 meeting, Chancellor Kent Syverud reported on the University Ombuds office appointment and new proposed rules for Title IX, and honored a student who died recently in an accident. Below are the Chancellor’s remarks as…

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Privacy Protection vs. Accurate Advertising – The Battle for Digital Revenue

Thursday, January 31, 2019, By Daryl Lovell

Apple has pulled the plug on Facebook’s distribution of an app that paid users to track detailed phone and web usage. It’s another sore spot for the social media giant, which has faced growing scrutiny in past months over user…

Syracuse University to Remain Open Today (Jan. 31, 2019)

Thursday, January 31, 2019, By News Staff

After reviewing the most up-to-date National Weather Service data and following consultation with an independent meteorologist this morning, Syracuse University will remain open today (Thursday, Jan. 31). However, and as always, campus community members should be aware and take precautions…

Campus & Community

Evening Classes Canceled Today

Wednesday, January 30, 2019, By News Staff

Due to extreme cold temperatures forecasted for this evening through early tomorrow morning, with wind chills reaching as low as -30 degrees, Syracuse University has determined to cancel all evening classes as of 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 30. Additionally,…

Campus & Community

Graduate School Announces Award of Newly Established $750,000 Fund for Additional Doctoral Fellowships

Wednesday, January 30, 2019, By News Staff

Last week, Peter Vanable, dean of the Graduate School, announced the distribution of $750,000 in new funds to expand doctoral program degree conferrals and strengthen the recruitment and retention of underrepresented students. These funds, through the Research Excellence Doctoral Funding…

Campus & Community

Black History Month Celebration Begins Friday; Annual Black Lounge Event to Be Held Saturday

Wednesday, January 30, 2019, By Shannon Andre

Syracuse University’s annual Black History Month (BHM) celebration begins Friday, Feb. 1, with an opening reception from noon to 2 p.m. in Schine Student Center, room 304ABC. The event will feature a soulful luncheon provided through a collaboration between the…

Campus & Community

Wind Chill Warning Issued, Bitterly Cold Temperatures Forecasted

Wednesday, January 30, 2019, By News Staff

Syracuse University is currently monitoring and assessing weather conditions for Wednesday, Jan. 30, and Thursday, Jan. 31. This effort includes reviewing the most up-to-date National Weather Service data and forecasting, and consulting with an independent meteorologist. At this time, a…

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McNair Scholars Program Applications Open for 2019-2020

Tuesday, January 29, 2019, By Allison DeVoe

The Ronald E. McNair Post Baccalaureate Achievement Program has opened applications for 2019-2020 McNair Scholars. Students with a strong interest in graduate education and a keen interest in research should apply by Feb. 24, 2019. The federally funded McNair Scholars program prepares high-achieving undergraduate…

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Register Now for Spring Technology Accessibility Training Workshops

Tuesday, January 29, 2019, By Christopher C. Finkle

Information Technology Services (ITS) is accepting registrations for training workshops that will build faculty and staff awareness of, sensitivity to and proficiency in ensuring the accessibility of information communications and technologies. The workshops will help participants understand accessibility, put it…