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Register for Summer 2019 Technology Accessibility Training Webinars
Information Technology Services (ITS) is launching its first-ever Summer Technology Accessibility Webinar series that will build faculty and staff awareness of, sensitivity to and proficiency in ensuring the accessibility of information communications and technologies. The webinars will help participants understand…
Gene-Editing Oversight Needed, But Ban On Research Should Be Lifted
A portion of the fiscal 2020 Agriculture spending bill continues a ban on research that involves gene-editing of human embryos. The field of genetic modification garnered international attention after a Chinese scientist announced last fall that he had created the…
Next CPR Training Class Scheduled for June 17
Syracuse University Ambulance (SUA) and Fire Safety are partnering to offer CPR training for students, faculty and staff. The next available class is Monday, June 17, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. in 020 Lyman Hall. These trainings offer the American…
Strawberry Festival Scheduled for June 14
Syracuse University’s annual Strawberry Festival is scheduled for Friday, June 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the Shaw Quad. The Strawberry Festival is traditionally attended by students, faculty and staff who want to learn more about campus departments…
Arts and Sciences Appoints New Director of Graduate, Undergraduate Recruitment
Karin Ruhlandt, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), announced that she has promoted Christopher Noble Anderson G’15 to director of graduate and undergraduate recruitment. Previously associate director of undergraduate recruitment, he succeeds Denny Nicholson, who is the…
New Members Join Syracuse University Libraries Marketing and Communications Team
Cristina Hatem, director of strategic marketing and communications, and Meara Mosny, communications coordinator, recently joined Syracuse University Libraries’ Marketing and Communications team. Hatem and Mosny will focus on marketing and communications activities that advance the mission and vision of Syracuse…
Remembrance Scholar Cleo Hamilton Exemplifies Student Leadership and Commitment
If you ask his friends what makes Cleo Hamilton an outstanding example of Orange spirit, his dedication and determination are two characteristics that stand out. Hamilton is entering his senior year at Syracuse University this fall with one of the…
Impacting Community: Human Resources’ Sharon Cole Enhances Local Hiring Practices
The summer heat hasn’t yet broken through the early morning clouds when Sharon Cole arrives at Syracuse University for the annual CNY Works orientation. Funded by the workforce development nonprofit CNY Works and coordinated by Cole, the program places local…
Unless Designers and Users Intervene, Expect More Missteps in an AI World
A recent report by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) paints a troubling future for artificial intelligence in terms of promoting dominant gender norms. UNESCO’s report maintains digital assistants like Alexa and Siri create a model of…
Syracuse Views Spring 2019
We want to know how you experience Syracuse University. It could be an amazing night view of campus, a cool class project or a beautiful day on the Einhorn Family Walk. Take a photo and share it with us. We…