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A&S Researchers Lay the Groundwork to Reconstruct Global Climate through Earth’s History

Thursday, August 13, 2020, By Dan Bernardi

A key component when forecasting what the Earth’s climate might look like in the future is the ability to draw on accurate temperature records of the past. By reconstructing past latitudinal temperature gradients (the difference in average temperature between the…

Media, Law & Policy

Catherine Gerard Concludes 15 Years of Leadership at PARCC

Thursday, August 13, 2020, By News Staff

After serving as its director or co-director since 2005, Catherine Gerard has stepped down from her leadership role at the Maxwell School’s renowned Program for the Advancement of Research on Conflict and Collaboration (PARCC), effective July 1, 2020. Gerard will…

Campus & Community

Students Asked to Take the Stay Safe Pledge

Wednesday, August 12, 2020, By News Staff

Syracuse University is asking students to make a commitment—to staying safe, staying healthy and doing their part. It’s a commitment to the Stay Safe Pledge to help keep the University community safe from the spread of COVID-19. The pledge, which…

Campus & Community

Fall 2020 Weekly Virtual Update Sessions to Conclude on Friday, Aug. 14

Wednesday, August 12, 2020, By News Staff

As Syracuse University prepares for the Fall 2020 semester, Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives and Innovation J. Michael Haynie has hosted “SU Safe Weekly Roundup,” a series of virtual update discussions for University community members with an syr.edu email address….

Campus & Community

Research Informs Libraries COVID-19 Practices

Tuesday, August 11, 2020, By Cristina Hatem

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Syracuse University Libraries has modified several policies and services for the upcoming semester to ensure the safety of library employees, students and faculty. Adjustments have been made in accordance with recommendations and research provided…

STEM

Will Murder Hornets Become Invasive Species? A&S Biology Professor Weighs In

Saturday, August 8, 2020, By Daryl Lovell

Officials in Washington state have caught “murder hornets” for the first time. The Asian giant hornet has been an environmental concern all spring and summer. They measure more than 2 inches long and can be especially dangerous to honeybees. Officials…

Business & Economy

University College Partnership Provides Certificate Programs for Professionals

Friday, August 7, 2020, By Eileen Jevis

University College has partnered with Pathstream, an online digital skills provider, to offer four new continuing education non-credit certificate programs in collaboration with leading technology companies. The certificate programs are Facebook Digital Marketing, Asana Project Management, Salesforce Administrator Career Certificate…

STEM

NSF Grant Funds Research of Curvature and Symmetry

Friday, August 7, 2020, By Dan Bernardi

What does the surface of a desk and the surface of a beach ball or bagel have in common? The answer is, if you zoom in close enough on each item, they all look flat. Of course, we all know…

Campus & Community

Fall 2020 Weekly Virtual Update Sessions to Continue on Friday, Aug. 7

Wednesday, August 5, 2020, By News Staff

As Syracuse University prepares for the Fall 2020 semester, Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives and Innovation J. Michael Haynie is hosting “SU Safe Weekly Roundup,” a series of virtual update discussions for University community members with an syr.edu email address….

Campus & Community

Law Alumnus Honors Parents Through ‘Living Legacy’ Scholarship Gift

Wednesday, August 5, 2020, By Eileen Korey

“It’s a living, growing thing.” That’s how Syracuse University College of Law alumnus Andrew Greenberg L’84 describes his most recent $1 million gift to Syracuse University to establish the Sidney M. ’49 and Winifred E. Greenberg Scholarships in honor of…