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Campus & Community

Improved Classroom Technology Helps Ensure Student Success

Thursday, May 3, 2018, By Christopher C. Finkle

Since last summer, Information Technology Services (ITS) has been upgrading the technology and accessibility resources in numerous registrar classrooms. Through its Learning Environments and Media Production (LEMP) group, ITS has a goal to upgrade 30 more learning spaces this coming…

Campus & Community

Diversity and Inclusion Grant Awardees Announced

Thursday, May 3, 2018, By Carol Boll

The Office of the Provost has announced that eight recipients have been selected to receive up to $5,000 each as part of a new internal grant program to advance the University’s diversity and inclusion goals. The Unsurpassed Student Experience Diversity…

Campus & Community

Ten Tons of Love Collection Begins: Volunteers Needed

Tuesday, May 1, 2018, By Rachel Friedman

At the end of each school year, students, faculty and staff come together to donate clothing, household items and food through the Ten Tons of Love collection drive. These items benefit charities and individuals in the Syracuse community. This year’s…

Arts & Culture

‘May the 4th Be With You’ Will Never Grow Tired

Tuesday, May 1, 2018, By Daryl Lovell

May 4 is now widely recognized as the Star Wars holiday. It’s commonly known as “May the 4th Be With You”, a pun on the well-known franchise catchphrase, “May the Force be with you.” Fans of the media franchise celebrate…

Campus & Community

Jade Rhoads Earns Prestigious Pickering Fellowship

Tuesday, May 1, 2018, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Jade Rhoads’ interest in pursuing an advanced degree in international affairs and working in the Foreign Service began during her service in the military. Rhoads served active duty in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2005-09—stationed at Camp Pendleton, California, and deployed to Iraq during the years of 2006 and 2008, primarily in the Al Anbar region.

Veterans

Institute for Veterans and Military Families and Office of Veteran and Military Affairs Hire Communications Manager

Monday, April 30, 2018, By News Staff

The Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) and the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA) expanded their communications team, adding communications manager Leah Lazarz. Lazarz will work to promote visibility and advancement of military-connected students and veterans both at…

STEM

To Tackle Heart of Great Barrier Reef Troubles – Target Climate Change

Monday, April 30, 2018, By Daryl Lovell

Australia has pledged more than $350 million to help protect and preserve the Great Barrier Reef – which is increasingly experiencing “shocking” amounts of coral bleaching. The new funding will be the single largest investment for reef conservation and management…

Campus & Community

Social Work Professor Keith A. Alford Receives 2018 InterFaith Leadership Award

Monday, April 30, 2018, By Michele Barrett

In acknowledgement of a professional and personal life devoted to social justice and social transformation in building a civil community, Keith A. Alford will receive the 2018 InterFaith Leadership Award at the “Creating a Civil Community” celebration on May 1…

Campus & Community

Syracuse ROTC Students Achieve Prestigious Placements

Monday, April 30, 2018, By Stephanie Salanger

Two Syracuse University Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) cadets have achieved prestigious honors; Cadet Bethany Murphy has been awarded the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship and Cadet Battalion Commander Ashlynn Borce has been accepted…

Campus & Community

Disability Caucus and Campus Conversation about Disability Justice Tonight

Monday, April 30, 2018, By Joyce LaLonde

Tonight, April 30, the campus community is invited to an accessible campus conversation about what is meant by “disability justice,” “ableism” and “intersectionality.” Priya Penner, Disability Student Union (DSU) president; Jennith Lucas, DSU vice president; Diane Wiener, director of the…