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Countdown to Christmas: Pandemic Shopping Predictions

Thursday, September 24, 2020, By Daryl Lovell

When you think of holiday shopping, big retail days such as Black Friday and Cyber Monday likely jump to mind. But the normal holiday shopping calendar may get blown out of the water this year with the COVID-19 pandemic impacting…

Arts & Culture

VPA Announces New Full-Time Faculty

Thursday, September 24, 2020, By Erica Blust

Nine new full-time faculty members joined the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) this fall. In addition, seven current faculty members received new full-time appointments. Christine Albright-Tufts joins VPA as a tenure-track assistant professor of acting in the Department…

Campus & Community

Women in Leadership Initiative Announces Women Leaders X—Stronger Together Virtual Convention Sponsorship

Thursday, September 24, 2020, By News Staff

The Syracuse University Women in Leadership Initiative announces sponsorship for 100 Syracuse University women to attend the virtual Women Leaders X—Stronger Together Convention scheduled for Oct. 11–12, 2020. The convention is the annual event for Women Leaders in College Sports…

STEM

Professor Discusses Approach for Creating Mixed-delivery Instruction this Fall

Thursday, September 24, 2020, By Brandon Dyer

Professor Shiu-Kai Chin ’75, G’78, G’86 has taught courses in the College of Engineering and Computer Science for over three decades. As a Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Professor, Chin is recognized for his teaching excellence in electrical engineering…

The Detroit News

“COVID-19 restrictions threaten to curb voting at Michigan nursing homes.”

Wednesday, September 23, 2020, By Lily Datz

Nina Kohn, the David M. Levy Professor of Law and faculty director of online education in the College of Law, was quoted in The Detroit News article “COVID-19 restrictions threaten to curb voting at Michigan nursing homes.” Kohn, an expert…

Campus & Community

Chancellor Syverud Addresses University Senate’s Sept. 23 Meeting

Wednesday, September 23, 2020, By News Staff

In his remarks to the University Senate meeting, held virtually, Chancellor Kent Syverud addressed the University’s COVID response, plans for the Spring Semester and progress on equity, diversity and inclusion. He also provided updates on enrollment, the University budget and…

Arts & Culture

Architecture Students Awarded Prizes in ACSA Competitions

Wednesday, September 23, 2020, By Julie Sharkey

Students from the School of Architecture were recently announced as prize winners in two Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) student design competitions for the 2019-20 academic year. AISC/ACSA Steel Design Student Competition Administered by ACSA and sponsored by…

Daily Mail

“Deadly California wildfires will affect vineyard grapes and mean wine will taste smoky for years to come, say experts.” 

Tuesday, September 22, 2020, By Lily Datz

Burak Kazaz, Steven R. Becker Professor of Supply Chain Management and the Executive Director of The H.H. Franklin Center for Supply Chain Management in the Whitman School, was quoted in the Daily Mail story “Deadly California wildfires will affect vineyard…

STEM

Syracuse University, SUNY-ESF Team Up to Establish New York State Center for Sustainable Materials Management

Tuesday, September 22, 2020, By Alex Dunbar

Syracuse University and the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY-ESF) are collaborating to establish the New York State Center for Sustainable Materials Management (SMM), funded by a $5.75 million grant over five years from the New York State…

Campus & Community

Erin Archer Named University Treasurer

Tuesday, September 22, 2020, By Jennifer DeMarchi

Erin Archer, CFA, has been named Syracuse University treasurer. With nearly 20 years of experience, Archer has an impressive track record of significant accomplishments in managing complex treasury and investment responsibilities. Most recently, she served as the treasurer at DePaul…