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Campus & Community

Syracuse Hillel Hosts Record-Breaking Orientation Program for Incoming Jewish Students

Tuesday, August 27, 2019, By Delaney Van Wey

In Syracuse University’s largest pre-orientation program, incoming students do more than learn about campus safety and where the dining halls are located. These new students also form lifelong friendships, braid challah and learn about the vibrant Jewish community at Syracuse University….

Business & Economy

Josh Aviv ’15, G’17 Headlines Orange Central Fireside Chat

Tuesday, August 27, 2019, By Cristina Hatem

Alumnus Josh Aviv ’15 (B.A., economics, College of Arts and Sciences/Maxwell School), G’17 (M.S., information management, School of Information Studies), founder and CEO of SparkCharge, will be hosting two Fireside Chats on Friday, Sept. 13, as part of Syracuse University’s Orange…

Health & Society

Proactive Measures Needed To Keep Mircroplastics Out Our Aquatic Systems

Sunday, August 25, 2019, By Daryl Lovell

A recent World Health Organization report found there wasn’t sufficient evidence to prove microplastics in drinking water pose a risk to human health at current levels. The report states microplastics are “ubiquitous in the environment and have been detected in…

Campus & Community

Tailgating for the Calorie-Conscious ’Cuse Connoisseur

Thursday, August 22, 2019, By Jen Plummer

With the football season kicking off in just two days, we have crisp weather and pre-game tailgates on the brain. While traditional tailgating foods aren’t necessarily synonymous with good health (think: burgers, beer, BBQ ribs), it’s totally possible to enjoy…

Campus & Community

Top Nine Things to Do This Fall in Central New York

Thursday, August 22, 2019, By Joyce LaLonde

Fall brings a ton of fun to Central New York. Check out nine of the must-do activities that come with the season and tell your coworkers some of the ones we missed! Attend a Syracuse Athletics event Football and soccer…

Campus & Community

Students Gain Professional Sports Broadcasting, Production Opportunities with ACC Network Extra on Campus

Thursday, August 22, 2019, By Kathleen Haley

Mackenzie Pearce ’21 has helped produce 50 live Syracuse Athletics half-time and post-game shows, and manages a 15-member student team, as executive producer. Isis Young ’18, G’19 worked behind the scenes on sports features and as an on-air analyst for…

STEM

Water Filter Designed for Developing Countries Wins Invent@SU Campus Session

Tuesday, August 20, 2019, By Alex Dunbar

When visiting family in India, Nikita Chatterjee ’20 learned that even as improvements have been made to the country’s water system, large segments of the population still do not have access to safe drinking water. “It’s an issue that is…

CNBC

Women Veteran Business Owners Take Charge

Friday, August 16, 2019, By Daryl Lovell

Maureen Casey, chief operating officer for the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF), was interviewed by CNBC story for the “Closing the Gap: From the battlefield to the boardroom” which put a spotlight on the IVMF’s Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for…

Arts & Culture

Syracuse Stage Opens Season with World Premiere

Wednesday, August 14, 2019, By Joanna Penalva

Syracuse Stage opens the 2019/2020 season with the world premiere production of “Thoughts of a Colored Man.” Performance dates are Sept. 4-22. Tickets are available at www.SyracuseStage.org or at the Box Office 315.443.3275. Written by Keenan Scott II and directed…

Campus & Community

Syracuse City High School Students Among Those Experiencing College Life

Friday, August 9, 2019, By Eileen Jevis

Twenty-four Syracuse City School District high school students were awarded scholarships to attend Syracuse University’s Summer College Program. The scholarships were a partnership between Syracuse University and the Syracuse City School District and were awarded based on academic achievement or…