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In Defense of Online Medical Records

Tuesday, October 20, 2015, By Matt Wheeler

Sharing sensitive information online has become commonplace. Having easy access to important info, such as financial information, provides people with unprecedented convenience. Unfortunately, it also introduces the risk of private data falling into the wrong hands. Credit cards and account…

Health & Society

Falk College Complex Dedication Set for Friday, Oct. 23

Monday, October 19, 2015, By Michele Barrett

The event will take place at 2 p.m. directly in front of the courtyard linking MacNaughton and White halls, which formerly housed the College of Law.

Campus & Community

University Champions National Cyber Security Awareness Month

Friday, October 16, 2015, By Christopher C. Finkle

National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM)—observed every October—is a collaborative effort between government and industry to ensure every American has the resources they need to stay safer and more secure online. Here at the University, Information Technology Services (ITS) will…

Campus & Community

Ceremony Marks Installation of Wheelchair Ramp for Holden Observatory

Thursday, October 15, 2015, By Ellen Mbuqe

Holden Observatory will receive a wheelchair-accessible entrance 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23, in honor of Disability Awareness Month. Chancellor Kent Syverud will offer remarks during the dedication ceremony and Emeritus Professor Marvin Druger will lead guided tours of the Holden…

Campus & Community

Fall Wellness Series—You’re Invited

Tuesday, October 13, 2015, By News Staff

The Syracuse University Wellness Initiative is hosting a free Fall Wellness Series for faculty and staff. Register today. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. While most people are aware…

Campus & Community

Phase Two of Connective Corridor Completed

Tuesday, October 13, 2015, By News Staff

Ceremonial pavers marking the completion of phase two of the Connective Corridor project will be placed at the midpoint of the route linking University Hill and Downtown Syracuse at a celebration on Wednesday, Oct. 14. The festive event will include…

Campus & Community

WellsLink Hosts 12th Annual Transitions Ceremony

Thursday, October 8, 2015, By Shannon Andre

The Office of Multicultural Affairs, within the Division of Student Affairs, will host its 12th annual WellsLink Transitions Ceremony on Friday, Oct. 16, at 4 p.m. in Hendricks Chapel. The ceremony honors WellsLink Scholars from the previous year who have…

Campus & Community

Scholar Spotlight: Samantha Usman ’16

Thursday, October 8, 2015, By Kathleen Haley

Samantha Usman, a double major in physics and mathematics, received a giant boost to her research efforts this summer when she was named a recipient of the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation’s award. The Pittsburgh native will use the $10,000 prize to…

STEM

Varshney Honored by University Of Illinois

Wednesday, October 7, 2015, By Matt Wheeler

Distinguished Professor in the College of Engineering and Computer Science Pramod K. Varshney has received the University of Illinois Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Distinguished Alumni Award. The ECE Alumni Board of Directors recognizes a select few of…

Media, Law & Policy

FNSSI Awarded $155,000 Grant from National Institute of Justice

Friday, October 2, 2015, By Sarah Scalese

Helping law enforcement with sexual assault cases is the subject of a new study at the Forensic & National Security Sciences Institute (FNSSI) in the College of Arts and Sciences. FNSSI has been awarded a $155,000 National Institute of Justice…