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Media, Law & Policy

Q&A: The U.S. and the Middle East: 15 Years after 9/11

Friday, September 9, 2016, By Kathleen Haley

Fifteen years out from 9/11 and the war on terror still rages. Osama Bin Laden is dead but U.S. troops, albeit in fewer numbers, remain in Iraq and Afghanistan, and new enemies have risen. Why has U.S. policy in the…

Campus & Community

Top Ten Improvement Projects on Campus This Summer

Friday, September 9, 2016, By Kathleen Haley

If you were away from campus this summer, you may have noticed some changes to the University environment as you started the fall semester. Take a look at some of the most prominent new features and upgrades on campus.

Arts & Culture

Verbal Blend Hosts Spoken Word Programs throughout Fall Semester

Friday, September 9, 2016, By Natalie Rudakevych

Verbal Blend, a spoken word poetry program coordinated by the Office of Multicultural Affairs, is hosting a number of poetry events this semester. Included in these events is the annual Spoken Word Poetry Institute, which will feature poet Jessica Care…

Arts & Culture

La Casita to Host ‘¡Familia!’ and Latino Baseball Exhibits, Panel Discussion

Friday, September 9, 2016, By Rob Enslin

La Casita Cultural Center, a program of the College of Arts and Sciences, kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15) with back-to-back events devoted to Latinos in baseball and to a themed community collective called “¡Familia!,” taking place in…

Campus & Community

New, Returning Students Encouraged to Explore Health and Wellness Resources

Thursday, September 8, 2016, By Shannon Andre

As new and returning students settle in to the first few weeks of classes, it is important to know about the number of on-campus health and wellness resources available. The Counseling Center, Department of Recreation Services, Office of Health Promotion,…

Arts & Culture

Volunteers Sought for Westcott Street Cultural Fair

Wednesday, September 7, 2016, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Volunteers are needed from the Syracuse University community for the upcoming Westcott Street Cultural Fair. The fair will be held on Sunday, Sept. 18, from noon-6:30 p.m. in the Westcott Street neighborhood. The annual event, now in its 25th year,…

Arts & Culture

Finding the Needle in the Haystack

Tuesday, September 6, 2016, By Amy Manley

Sitting casually in the expansive Grand Hall of the Whitman School, Diethard Struelens leans in when asked about his background. “I’ve always said I’m an ordinary guy with extraordinary ambitions.” Lucky for Syracuse University, those ambitions have landed the international…

STEM

Acuna Awarded NSF Grant to Make Sense of Research and Funding Data

Tuesday, September 6, 2016, By J.D. Ross

When scientists and researchers want to apply to the National Science Foundation (NSF) for a grant opportunity, the agency has a mandate to ensure that any research funded is new and transformative in the field. While an admirable goal in…

Arts & Culture

Latino/Hispanic Heritage Month 2016 Begins Sept. 15

Tuesday, September 6, 2016, By Natalie Rudakevych

The Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) will host Latino/Hispanic Heritage Month (LHHM) from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. The 11th annual program features musical performances, traditional cuisine samplings, dance parties and compelling speakers. This program provides the campus and local…

Campus & Community

Be a Part of Healthy Syracuse! Become a Wellness Champion

Wednesday, August 31, 2016, By News Staff

The Syracuse University Wellness Initiative invites faculty and staff to join the Wellness Champion Network to spread awareness of programs, promote healthy habits. Each day, members of our community commit to helping make campus a healthier place. The Wellness Champions…