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Campus & Community

Whitman Staff Member Heads to Thailand Representing Team USA in Dragon Boat Racing

Wednesday, August 7, 2019, By Kathleen Haley

Ben Schlimmer’s agility and passion for paddling watersports was most certainly passed down from his father and grandfather. A son of a canoe enthusiast and grandson of a Boy Scout troop leader who led adventurous water excursions, Schlimmer has adeptly…

Campus & Community

University Events Calendar Training to Be Held Aug. 13

Tuesday, August 6, 2019, By News Staff

A training session on the Syracuse University online campus events calendar will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 13, at 3 p.m. in 120 Crouse-Hinds Hall. The session is open to all members of the University community, but may be of…

Campus & Community

Construction Work to Temporarily Close Marshall Street, South Crouse Avenue Intersection

Tuesday, August 6, 2019, By News Staff

The City of Syracuse’s contractor has scheduled work in the Marshall Street and South Crouse Avenue intersection that will require the intersection to be closed to vehicular traffic. The work is scheduled to begin Wednesday, Aug. 7, and is anticipated…

Campus & Community

Sims, Forestry Drives to Be Closed for Paving Aug. 9-10

Tuesday, August 6, 2019, By News Staff

To support the completion of the Barnes Center at The Arch construction, the project contractor will close Sims Drive and Forestry Drive for final asphalt paving on Friday, Aug. 9, and Saturday, Aug. 10. During this time Sims Drive will…

STEM

Research Paper Wins ‘Best Methods’ Social Media Conference Award

Friday, August 2, 2019, By Diane Stirling

School of Information Studies Associate Professor Lu Xiao has been recognized for research that employs multiple methodologies to examine the factors surrounding a comment’s persuasive power on social media, and the ability of those comments to change viewpoints that have…

Campus & Community

Stadium Project Work to Close Forestry Drive Until Aug. 9

Wednesday, July 31, 2019, By News Staff

Forestry Drive is closed beginning today until Friday, Aug. 9, as part of the Stadium project. Facilities Services and the project contractor are currently in the process of assembling a large crane at the west end of the Dome, adjacent…

Arts & Culture

Why ‘Old Town Road’ Strikes a Chord with Listeners

Tuesday, July 30, 2019, By Daryl Lovell

Rapper Lil Nas X’s song “Old Town Road” is now the longest-running No. 1 single in Billboard Hot 100 history. “Old Town Road,” featuring Billy Ray Cyrus, has been No. 1 for 17 consecutive weeks, bumping Luis Fonsi and Daddy…

Campus & Community

Curb Work on College Place to Create Accessible Path

Tuesday, July 30, 2019, By News Staff

Facilities Services will oversee work to add two sidewalk curb cuts northeast of Lyman Hall on the east and west side of College Place to create an accessible pathway. The work is scheduled to begin on Thursday, Aug. 1, and…

Media, Law & Policy

Carla Villarreal Lopez L’17: A Rising Career in International Disability Rights

Monday, July 29, 2019, By Martin Walls

Before arriving in Syracuse to pursue a master of laws degree, Carla Villarreal Lopez L’17 was already an experienced human rights lawyer. In her native Peru she served as a commissioner at the Ombudsman’s Office, as well as a professor…

STEM

How Research Enhances Students’ Educational Experience

Thursday, July 25, 2019, By Matt Wheeler

Syracuse University’s ranking as a top-tier research institution demonstrates a perpetual commitment to creating new, diverse knowledge. And, extraordinary research does much more than produce unique scientific insight. It also sparks remarkable educational experiences and outcomes for students in every…