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New Book Explores the Value of Contemplative Practice

Sunday, February 3, 2019, By News Staff

Those who engage in contemplative practice know its positive effects, but documenting its value to others is not always easy. Several Syracuse University professors, representing a number of different disciplines, have contributed to a new book, “Empirical Studies of Contemplative…

Arts & Culture

SUArt Galleries Presents ‘Dox Thrash, Black Life, And The Carborundum Mezzotint’

Friday, February 1, 2019, By News Staff

The Syracuse University Art Galleries presents “Dox Thrash, Black Life, and the Carborundum Mezzotint,” currently on view through March 8.  The exhibition brings together over 50 works on loan from public and private collections that reveal the experimental printmaking process,…

Campus & Community

Faculty and Staff: Register for the Sugar Savvy Challenge

Friday, February 1, 2019, By News Staff

Let’s kick added sugar to the curb! Did you know that the average American consumes 19 teaspoons of added sugar every day? That translates into about 66 pounds of added sugar consumed each year, per person. Faculty and staff are…

Campus & Community

Chancellor Syverud Addresses Jan. 30 University Senate Meeting

Friday, February 1, 2019, By News Staff

At the University Senate’s Jan. 30 meeting, Chancellor Kent Syverud reported on the University Ombuds office appointment and new proposed rules for Title IX, and honored a student who died recently in an accident. Below are the Chancellor’s remarks as…

Veterans

Military-Connected Student of the Month: Chloe Milliken

Friday, February 1, 2019, By Leah Lazarz

After graduating high school in Richland, Washington, Chloe Milliken knew she wanted to enlist in the U.S. Army—and she wanted to be on the front lines. It was 2013 and she was given the same options women who wanted to…

Syracuse University to Remain Open Today (Jan. 31, 2019)

Thursday, January 31, 2019, By News Staff

After reviewing the most up-to-date National Weather Service data and following consultation with an independent meteorologist this morning, Syracuse University will remain open today (Thursday, Jan. 31). However, and as always, campus community members should be aware and take precautions…

Campus & Community

Evening Classes Canceled Today

Wednesday, January 30, 2019, By News Staff

Due to extreme cold temperatures forecasted for this evening through early tomorrow morning, with wind chills reaching as low as -30 degrees, Syracuse University has determined to cancel all evening classes as of 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 30. Additionally,…

Campus & Community

Graduate School Announces Award of Newly Established $750,000 Fund for Additional Doctoral Fellowships

Wednesday, January 30, 2019, By News Staff

Last week, Peter Vanable, dean of the Graduate School, announced the distribution of $750,000 in new funds to expand doctoral program degree conferrals and strengthen the recruitment and retention of underrepresented students. These funds, through the Research Excellence Doctoral Funding…

Campus & Community

Black History Month Celebration Begins Friday; Annual Black Lounge Event to Be Held Saturday

Wednesday, January 30, 2019, By Shannon Andre

Syracuse University’s annual Black History Month (BHM) celebration begins Friday, Feb. 1, with an opening reception from noon to 2 p.m. in Schine Student Center, room 304ABC. The event will feature a soulful luncheon provided through a collaboration between the…

Campus & Community

Wind Chill Warning Issued, Bitterly Cold Temperatures Forecasted

Wednesday, January 30, 2019, By News Staff

Syracuse University is currently monitoring and assessing weather conditions for Wednesday, Jan. 30, and Thursday, Jan. 31. This effort includes reviewing the most up-to-date National Weather Service data and forecasting, and consulting with an independent meteorologist. At this time, a…