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Students Can Discover Personal Success With the Foundations Seminar Series

Tuesday, September 3, 2019, By News Staff

The Foundations seminar series seeks to engage students and create a space to learn and discuss topics that are supplemental to development and life beyond campus. Marking the start of Foundations’ third year, the first seminar will be hosted Monday,…

Business & Economy

Syracuse University Libraries to Host Blackstone LaunchPad Startup Weekend in Partnership with Google for Startups

Tuesday, September 3, 2019, By Cristina Hatem

The Blackstone LaunchPad powered by Techstars at Syracuse University Libraries (LaunchPad) is hosting a Techstars Startup Weekend in partnership with Google for Startups on Sept. 20 and 21 at the Whitman School building and Bird Library. The event is open…

Arts & Culture

Light Work Announces Recipients of 45th Annual Light Work Grants in Photography

Friday, August 30, 2019, By News Staff

Light Work announces its 45th annual Light Work Grants in Photography. The 2019 recipients are Trevor Clement, Lali Khalid and Reka Reisinger. The Light Work Grants in Photography are part of Light Work’s ongoing effort to provide support and encouragement…

Media, Law & Policy

95-Year-Old Maxwell School Welcomes Its First Class of First-Year Undergraduates

Friday, August 30, 2019, By Jessica Smith

In many ways, the Maxwell School Class of 2023 will finish their studies at Syracuse University nearly indistinguishable from previous classes. As graduates of both the Maxwell School and the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), they will have earned…

Campus & Community

Facilities Services Plans Enhanced Services for Winter Accessibility

Thursday, August 29, 2019, By News Staff

Even in the summer heat, Facilities Services staff members remain attentive as to how they can continue to better serve the campus community when the first snowflakes start to fall. To improve campus accessibility during the winter months, staff members…

Arts & Culture

Social Realism Photographs Featured in Palitz Gallery Exhibition

Tuesday, August 27, 2019, By News Staff

The Louise and Bernard Palitz Gallery at Lubin House presents “In Actuality: Social Realism and Its Legacy from the Robert B. Menschel Collection,” on display through Oct. 17. Curated by Natalie McGrath G’19, this display celebrates the philanthropy and dedication…

Health & Society

Could More Time Off For Military Members Provide Mental Health Benefits?

Tuesday, August 27, 2019, By Daryl Lovell

Officials at the Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina are giving service members a day off following the suicides of several airmen. They will also get another day off in September, and gather for small-group training to address suicide…

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….

Campus & Community

Chancellor Syverud’s Welcome Message for Fall 2019

Monday, August 26, 2019, By News Staff

Greetings from Syracuse University to everyone in the Orange Family! I especially welcome our 5,900 new undergraduate, transfer, graduate and professional students to Syracuse. New students, you are joined this semester by more than 100 highly qualified new faculty members….

Campus & Community

The Stand Director Ashley Kang Keeps Local Journalism Alive with Community Newspaper

Thursday, August 22, 2019, By Jen Plummer

Ashley Kang ’04, G’11 has spent most of her career telling stories that often go untold. She is director of The Stand—a community newspaper written for and by Syracuse’s South Side residents and a project of the Newhouse School and…