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Foundations Series Promotes Student Success

Friday, September 7, 2018, By Shannon Andre

A collaborative initiative launched last year, Foundations offers students a series of workshops that aim to improve self-efficacy, gain baseline knowledge and resources, increase self-awareness, and engage in and learn about being socially responsible. The Fall 2018 Foundations Series launches…

Arts & Culture

‘Becoming International: Musings on Studying Abroad in America’ Book Launch with New City Community Press

Friday, September 7, 2018, By Julie Sharkey

The Syracuse University Libraries, English Language Institute (ELI) at Syracuse University and the New City Community Press are hosting a book launch event to celebrate the upcoming publication of “Becoming International: Musings on Studying Abroad in America.” The event will…

STEM

Michael ’72 and Susan Thonis Establish Second Endowed Professorship of Earth Sciences

Thursday, September 6, 2018, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Tripti Bhattacharya, assistant professor of Earth sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences and an expert in climate science, has been named the Thonis Family Professor (II). The professorship has been endowed through the generosity of Board of Trustees…

Campus & Community

University Launches Handshake Career Management Tool

Wednesday, September 5, 2018, By Stephanie Quinn

Syracuse University Career Services is introducing Handshake, the new career management tool for students to find jobs, internships and career events, and to connect with employers. More than 300,000 employers—from Fortune 500 companies to startups—are already on Handshake looking to…

STEM

A&S Professor Looks to Geologic Past to Predict Climate’s Future

Wednesday, September 5, 2018, By Rob Enslin

A professor in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) is part of a team of scientists studying monsoon activity in North America’s Sonoran Desert from approximately 20,000 years ago. Tripti Bhattacharya, assistant professor of Earth sciences in A&S, is…

Campus & Community

Get Involved! Student Involvement Fair on Wednesday

Tuesday, September 4, 2018, By News Staff

With more than 300 student organizations on campus, there are countless opportunities to find something that piques your interest, pursues a passion, and connects you with other students. The Student Involvement Fair is one of the best ways to learn…

Campus & Community

University Relaunches Student-Focused Instagram @OurSyracuseU, Seeks Student Submissions

Tuesday, September 4, 2018, By News Staff

The University has announced the relaunch of the student-focused Instagram account, @OurSyracuseU, in an expanded format. Due to an overwhelming interest by the student community, @OurSyracuseU will now accept photo submissions from students to be featured. The account previously showcased…

Campus & Community

University College Honors Late Staff Member Robert Acierno

Tuesday, September 4, 2018, By News Staff

University College lost a beloved colleague on Aug. 15 when Robert Acierno died at the age of 62. For 29 years, Acierno faithfully sorted the interoffice mail at 700 University Avenue. Despite the many challenges he faced in life, Acierno…

Health & Society

In the Fight Against Ebola in the Congo, Pregnant Women Must Not Be Forgotten

Thursday, August 30, 2018, By Daryl Lovell

The latest outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo was declared on Aug. 1, with more than 100 confirmed and probable cases in eastern provinces. According to Congo’s health ministry, more than 70 people have died. International health…

Campus & Community

Sesquicentennial Steering Committee Seeks Student Volunteers to Plan 150th Anniversary Celebration

Wednesday, August 29, 2018, By News Staff

Throughout the summer, Syracuse University’s Sesquicentennial Steering Committee continued its work organizing a full schedule of events and activities that will mark the upcoming 150th anniversary of the University’s founding. “It’s been a busy and rewarding summer as we see…