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iSchool mourns passing of Dean Emeritus Robert S. Taylor

Monday, January 5, 2009, By News Staff

Margaret Spillett(315) 443-1069 Robert S. Taylor, dean emeritus of the School of Information Studies at Syracuse University (iSchool), died Thursday, Jan. 1, at the Francis House in Syracuse after a lengthy illness. He was 90. During his tenure from 1972-81,…

Syracuse Responds: urgent fundraising appeal to meet current students’ financial aid needs

Thursday, December 4, 2008, By News Staff

Kevin Morrow(315) 443-3784 With the goal of raising several million dollars in the next 45 days to help meet urgent financial aid appeals from current students, Syracuse University has launched Syracuse Responds. The initiative is a rapid, short-term fundraising effort…

SU implements new 2008-09 winter break schedule to promote sustainable leadership

Wednesday, November 26, 2008, By News Staff

Sara Miller(315) 443-9038 In continuation of Syracuse University’s Flexible Work and Sustainability Initiative, the University today announced a new 2008-09 winter break work schedule for employees considered non-essential for the break period. The new schedule will promote sustainability and energy…

Syracuse University implements new 2008-09 winter break schedule to promote sustainable leadership

Wednesday, November 26, 2008, By News Staff

Syracuse University implements new 2008-09 winter break schedule to promote sustainable leadershipNovember 26, 2008Sara Millersemortim@syr.edu In continuation of Syracuse University’s Flexible Work and Sustainability Initiative, the University today announced a new 2008-09 winter break work schedule for employees considered non-essential…

Results announced for 2008 Campus Commuter Challenge

Tuesday, November 25, 2008, By News Staff

Rachel May(315) 443-9726 The second Syracuse University/SUNY-ESF Campus Commuter Challenge was held in October and was successful in raising awareness about alternatives to commuting alone to campus by car. Participants reported making more than 1,600 round trips from their homes…

VP for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer Gandel stepping down to join iSchool faculty

Monday, November 17, 2008, By News Staff

Kevin Morrow(315) 443-3784 Paul B. Gandel G’86, who has served as Syracuse University’s vice president for information technology and chief information officer (CIO) since November 2004, today announced that he is stepping down to teach full time as a professor…

SU Library adds 350 Sage titles to e-journal collection

Monday, November 17, 2008, By News Staff

Pamela McLaughlin(315) 443-9788 Effective Jan. 1, 2009, the Syracuse University Library will add nearly 350 online journals to its already extensive holdings. The journals, which span numerous disciplines, are all published by Sage Publications, a respected publisher of academic titles….

SU VP for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer Gandel stepping down to join iSchool faculty

Monday, November 17, 2008, By News Staff

SU VP for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer Gandel stepping down to join iSchool facultyNovember 17, 2008Kevin Morrowkdmorrow@syr.edu Paul B. Gandel G’86, who has served as Syracuse University’s vice president for information technology and chief information officer (CIO) since…

Whitman team takes home first place in campus JPMorgan Chase Case Competition

Monday, November 17, 2008, By News Staff

Whitman team takes home first place in campus JPMorgan Chase Case CompetitionNovember 17, 2008Margaret Costello Spillettmcostell@syr.edu Replacing PIN numbers with thumb print scans, incorporating social networking media into the corporate workplace, and adopting green technologies were among the ideas presented…

Fiscal Update from Chancellor Cantor

Thursday, November 13, 2008, By News Staff

Chancellor Nancy Cantor Dear SU Campus Community Members, As promised, I am writing again to update you about progress the University is making in response to the challenges presented by the global economic crisis and how we are working to…