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University Announces New Resources, Additional Efforts Related to Changes in Fair Labor Standards Act

Monday, October 10, 2016, By Jaclyn D. Grosso

An educational campaign—including the launch of a new website—is underway to ensure that employees understand the impact of new Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regulations. Since the regulations were announced earlier this year, the University’s leadership within schools, colleges and…

Campus & Community

Residence Life Hosts 17th Annual Students of Color Leadership Retreat

Wednesday, October 5, 2016, By Shannon Andre

The annual Students of Color Leadership Retreat is scheduled for Oct. 21-23 at Oswegatchie Educational Center. The retreat is organized and sponsored by the Office of Residence Life as a way to provide students with an opportunity to explore their…

Campus & Community

Celebrating Cross-Cultural Connections

Wednesday, October 5, 2016, By Renée K. Gadoua

A group of local middle and high school students spent a day this summer at Skä•noñh—Great Law of Peace Center in Liverpool. They were there to learn about a new curriculum that highlights scientific and ecological knowledge of the Haudenosaunee….

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Join the Club: Active Minds

Wednesday, October 5, 2016, By Kathleen Haley

Heading to college is a huge transition. Some may struggle to adjust. Members of Active Minds, such as Jenesis Gayden ’18, wants other students to know there are many resources that can help.

STEM

iSGO Presents Symposium: Women in Information Management

Tuesday, October 4, 2016, By News Staff

The iSchool Student Graduate Organization (iSGO) is hosting a free symposium on Monday,  Oct. 10, which will feature a panel of five women representing prestigious organizations that include IBM, EY and Charter Communications. These influential women will be speaking on their experiences as women working in male-dominated fields. This…

Arts & Culture

Religion Professor Explores Ancient Christian Practice During Fellowship

Friday, September 30, 2016, By Kathleen Haley

Virginia Burrus connected with the sites and objects of early Christianity during 10 months as a fellow at the Israel Institute for Advanced Studies in Jerusalem as a member of the Poetics of Christian Performance research group.

Arts & Culture

Architecture Professors Develop ‘Concrete Island’ to Help Shoreline Revitalization

Thursday, September 29, 2016, By Elaine Wackerow

Not only can concrete float, but it holds potential for shoreline revitalization.

Campus & Community

Falk College Hosts Author, Nutritionist Jill Castle Oct. 6

Tuesday, September 27, 2016, By News Staff

Falk College and its Nutrition program will host the Second Annual Ann Selkowitz Litt Distinguished Speaker Series featuring childhood nutrition expert and author, Jill Castle, MS, RDN, CDN, on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. in Grant Auditorium. Her…

Arts & Culture

Empty Bowls Fundraiser to Be Held Sept. 30

Monday, September 26, 2016, By Erica Blust

An Empty Bowls fundraiser to benefit the Interreligious Food Consortium (IFC) will be held on Friday, Sept. 30, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Nancy Cantor Warehouse, 350 W. Fayette St., Syracuse. For a $20 donation, patrons may choose from…

STEM

iSchool and City of Syracuse Launch Civic Data Hackathon

Monday, September 26, 2016, By J.D. Ross

The School of Information Studies (iSchool) and the City of Syracuse announced today the launch of the Civic Data Hackathon: Syracuse Roads Challenge, powered by AT&T. The partnership between the iSchool, the city and AT&T creates the first community-based hackathon…