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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.

Media, Law & Policy

Photojournalist Reza Will Discuss Humanitarian Work on Oct. 5

Tuesday, September 27, 2016, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Renowned photojournalist and humanitarian Reza will speak at Syracuse University’s Newhouse School Wednesday, Oct. 5, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Joyce Hergenhan Auditorium, Newhouse 3. He will discuss his work and the power of photography to connect cultures,…

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AFSP Hosts Training for Clinicians Oct. 21

Tuesday, September 27, 2016, By News Staff

The American Foundation of Suicide Prevention (AFSP), Central New York Chapter, will host an attachment-based family therapy (ABFT) suicide prevention training for clinicians on Oct. 21, 2016 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Maplewood Suites in Liverpool, N.Y….

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Falk College Hosts Author, Nutritionist Jill Castle Oct. 6

Tuesday, September 27, 2016, By News Staff

Falk College and its Nutrition program will host the Second Annual Ann Selkowitz Litt Distinguished Speaker Series featuring childhood nutrition expert and author, Jill Castle, MS, RDN, CDN, on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. in Grant Auditorium. Her…

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Akerlof to Deliver Volcker Lecture on Wednesday

Tuesday, September 27, 2016, By News Staff

George Arthur Akerlof will deliver the 2016 Paul Volcker Lecture in Behavioral Economics, titled “Phishing for Phools,” on Wednesday, Sept. 28, at 4 p.m. in Goldstein Auditorium. The lecture is free and open to the public; RSVP is strongly recommended…

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ProPublica Reporter to Discuss Journalism, Politics, Historic Debate at Newhouse School Today

Tuesday, September 27, 2016, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Alec MacGillis was the recipient of the school’s Toner Prize for Excellence in Political Reporting Political reporter Alec MacGillis of ProPublica will visit the Newhouse School today. He will discuss politics, his work and the first presidential debate in conversation…

Media, Law & Policy

Syracuse University Dialogue to Examine the Roles of Media, Law and Politics in Syrian Conflict

Monday, September 26, 2016, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Accountability in the Syrian conflict will be the focus of a daylong event hosted by the Newhouse Center for Global Engagement in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications next month.

STEM

iSchool and City of Syracuse Launch Civic Data Hackathon

Monday, September 26, 2016, By J.D. Ross

The School of Information Studies (iSchool) and the City of Syracuse announced today the launch of the Civic Data Hackathon: Syracuse Roads Challenge, powered by AT&T. The partnership between the iSchool, the city and AT&T creates the first community-based hackathon…

Campus & Community

Free Bike Share Program Puts Students Behind the Wheel

Monday, September 26, 2016, By Kathleen Haley

If you need to get further faster—around campus or off—or maybe just do some exploring, there’s a new transportation service on campus that can help you get there. The Student Association, in collaboration with several administrative units on campus, has…

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Q&A with New College of Law Dean Craig M. Boise

Monday, September 26, 2016, By Kathleen Haley

College of Law Dean Craig M. Boise wants to ensure that each student’s experience at the college is a positive one and he’s already begun to implement that initiative.