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Veterans

Meet Lt. Col. Michael Skarda, Syracuse University’s Air Force ROTC Detachment Commander

Friday, November 17, 2023, By Charlie Poag

When Michael Skarda started the journey of becoming a commissioned officer in the U.S. Air Force, there were no indications that his military career was beginning amidst two decades of conflict. In 2002, Skarda joined the Air Force’s Reserve Officer…

Campus & Community

Nominations Sought for MLK Unsung Hero Award

Friday, November 17, 2023, By Dara Harper

Each year, Syracuse University hosts the largest MLK Jr. Celebration held on any college campus. As part of the program, several community members who embody the spirit of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. receive the Unsung Hero Award. The…

Campus & Community

Opportunities Available for Campus Community Members to Participate in Holiday Giving, Volunteerism

Thursday, November 16, 2023, By News Staff

For those looking to voluntarily contribute to the distribution of holiday items to local nonprofit organizations in Syracuse, the Office of Community Engagement makes this seamless. “As the holiday season approaches for this year, the Office of Community Engagement encourages…

STEM

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Highlights Leadership, Community and Empowerment

Thursday, November 16, 2023, By Kwami Maranga

Karen Herrera ’24 knows all too well how much work goes into running a student organization. Having started as the events coordinator for the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) at Syracuse University, she now serves as the current co-president,…

Campus & Community

Guide to Campus Transportation, Dining and More Over Thanksgiving Break

Thursday, November 16, 2023, By News Staff

For students remaining in Syracuse over Thanksgiving break (Nov. 18-26), we’ve compiled relevant information from campus partners about the hours of operation for certain student services on campus. Read on to learn more, and while you’re here, check out our…

Media Tip Sheets

Featured Media Coverage – Week of Nov. 6

Wednesday, November 15, 2023, By Daryl Lovell

Syracuse University thought leaders, events and research news were showcased in the following news outlets this month: Gretchen Purser, associate professor of sociology in the Maxwell School, was quoted in the BBC article “Why so many healthcare workers are walking…

Veterans

Veterans Day Weekend Celebrated at the Best Place for Veterans

Wednesday, November 15, 2023, By Charlie Poag

According to Ron Novack, executive director of Syracuse University’s Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA), “Every day is Veterans Day at Syracuse University.” Given the University’s historic commitment to veterans and military families, it’s no surprise that the OVMA…

STEM

American Physical Society Honors Professor Alison Patteson

Wednesday, November 15, 2023, By Kerrie Marshall

Alison E. Patteson, assistant professor of physics in the College of Arts and Sciences, has been recognized by the American Physical Society (APS) with a national prize. Patteson received the 2024 Maria Goeppert Mayer Award, which recognizes outstanding achievement by…

Health & Society

Falk College’s School of Social Work Provides American Perspective at International Seminar

Monday, November 13, 2023, By Matt Michael

Alsace is a region in northeastern France that borders Germany and Switzerland and reflects a mix of cultures because over the centuries it has alternated between German and French control. It seems an unlikely place for an American university to…

Campus & Community

Women in Leadership Initiative to Host Lunch and Leadership Event with Barnard College President Laura Rosenbury Nov. 30

Friday, November 10, 2023, By News Staff

On Nov. 30, the University’s Women in Leadership Initiative (WiL) will host a Lunch and Leadership Presentation with Laura Rosenbury, Barnard College’s ninth president and a leading feminist legal theorist. The presentation and networking opportunity, a continuation of WiL’s mission…