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Food Services Staffer Adds 51st Special Olympics Medal in 30 Years of Sports

Friday, September 30, 2016, By Kathleen Haley

Joshua Nowlin won his first medal at the Special Olympics when he was 8 years old. Since then he’s been hooked on the thrill of the games and the medals that come from the hard work.

Ponza Appointed Director of Environmental Health and Safety Services

Thursday, September 29, 2016, By News Staff

Rebecca Ponza has been appointed director of Environmental Health and Safety Services (EHSS). Named interim director in July 2016, Ponza brings over 25 years of knowledge and experience in leading in environmental health and safety programs at Syracuse University, including…

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Staff Member Helps Families in Wake of Natural Disasters as FEMA Reservist

Tuesday, September 27, 2016, By Kathleen Haley

When disastrous flooding hit Louisiana in August, most people around the nation could only watch the events of the devastation unfold on the news. Daniel Welker was glad to be called to action to help those in need.

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Syracuse becomes a National Weather Service StormReady® University

Thursday, September 22, 2016, By News Staff

National Weather Service officials have recognized Syracuse University as a StormReady® University. The StormReady program helps university leaders and residents better prepare for hazardous weather and flooding. StormReady® Universities have made a strong commitment to implement the infrastructure and systems…

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A Day of Service for Maxwell Learning Community Students

Tuesday, September 20, 2016, By Kathleen Haley

Twenty-five students in the Maxwell Learning Community donned their work clothes and made their way recently to the City of Syracuse’s Firemen’s Park for a special day of community. Every year, to honor those who lost their lives in the…

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Student Explains Why She Loves New Dining Services App

Monday, September 19, 2016, By Keith Kobland

A new smart phone app available to students, faculty and staff, which allows them to order food from Food Services simply by tapping their phone, is drawing rave reviews. The app is called Tapingo, which is free to download, and…

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Hendricks Chapel to Hold 9/11 Memorial Service

Friday, September 9, 2016, By Kathleen Haley

Hendricks Chapel will hold an interfaith vigil on Sunday, Sept. 11, on the 15th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Members of the campus community are invited to attend an ecumenical sung evening prayer at 7 p.m. in…

Media, Law & Policy

Syracuse Law to Host Seventh ‘Valor Day’ for Veterans, Service Members, Families

Wednesday, September 7, 2016, By Robert Conrad

The College of Law will be holding its seventh “Valor Day” event on Saturday, Sept. 10, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Dineen Hall. Local attorneys, a financial advisor and a career services representative will be providing free legal,…

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Chancellor Syverud Concludes Service on CNY Regional Economic Development Council

Thursday, August 11, 2016, By News Staff

After more than two years serving as Co-Chair of the Central New York Regional Economic Development Council (REDC), Chancellor Kent Syverud today announced that he has concluded his service with the REDC. “When I became Chancellor in 2014, I arrived…

McCumber Retires from Environmental Health and Safety Services

Friday, July 1, 2016, By Kathleen Haley

James (Jim) McCumber, director of Environmental Health and Safety Services (EHSS), has retired from the University after serving the University community for more than 30 years. His last day was June 30. As director of EHSS, McCumber has led in…