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Morning Classes Canceled on Monday, Feb. 25; Only Essential Personnel to Report to Campus in the Morning
After reviewing the most up-to-date reports from the National Weather Service, which has issued a High Wind Advisory, Syracuse University has decided to cancel morning classes on Monday, Feb. 25. Classes will resume at 12:45 p.m. Online classes are not…
Office of Multicultural Advancement Announces Members of New Advisory Council
Syracuse University’s Office of Multicultural Advancement (formerly the Office of Program Development) in the Division of Advancement and External Affairs has created a 25-person alumni advisory council to further the office’s mission in fostering diverse alumni involvement with the University…
Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence Seeks Faculty Feedback
The Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence (CTLE) is seeking feedback from faculty to determine how the center can best support the University’s academic community. Recently, the Center emailed an online survey to all faculty email addresses to solicit input…
University College Responds to High Demand for Cybersecurity Specialists
To meet the high demand for cybersecurity specialists in the field, University College has launched a bachelor of professional studies (BPS) degree in cybersecurity administration. The degree is fully online and can be completed from anywhere in the world. Cybersecurity…
Burton Blatt Institute’s Multimedia (Dis)courses Series Launches March 7
On March 7, the Burton Blatt Institute’s (BBI) Office of Interdisciplinary Programs and Outreach, in collaboration with the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA), will present the first event in a new series that showcases disability literature, media and…
‘Space Force’ To Create Countless Bureaucratic Fist Fights
This week President Trump signed Space Policy Directive-4 that orders the Pentagon to begin the process of establishing a “Space Force” as the sixth branch of the armed forces. Sean O’Keefe is a University Professor at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School…
Statement from Vice Chancellor and Provost Michele G. Wheatly Reinforcing University’s Anti-Discrimination Policies
Syracuse University is aware of media reports about students receiving credit for internships with the Syracuse Peace Council, which sponsored a public forum at an off-campus site last month at which inflammatory comments about Israel and Palestinian groups were made…
Instagram Urged to Restrict Eating Disorder Imagery
Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor of communications in the Newhouse School, was interviewed by The Guardian for the article “Instagram urged to crack down on eating disorder images.” Grygiel, a social media professional, said in the article that “Instagram has attracted…
Syracuse University Receives STARS Silver Rating for Sustainability Achievements
The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) has awarded a STARS Silver rating to Syracuse University in recognition of its sustainability achievements. The Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS) measures and encourages sustainability in all aspects…
OVMA and IVMF Staff Travel to Las Vegas to Share Expertise Around Student Veterans’ Education Experience
Staff members from Syracuse University’s Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA) and Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) recently traveled to Las Vegas to share expertise around serving military-connected students during the annual National Association of Student Personnel…