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150 Days of Service Kicks Off at Greek or Treat on Oct. 25

Thursday, October 17, 2019, By Jaclyn D. Grosso

Volunteers representing Syracuse University will underscore what it means to be Orange by sharing their time and talent to better their communities. The goal is to complete 15,000 hours of community service over 150 days—beginning with the 150 Days of…

Media, Law & Policy

William Herbert Johnson L’1903, College of Law’s First African American Graduate, to Be Posthumously Admitted to the New York State Bar

Thursday, October 17, 2019, By Robert Conrad

On Friday, Oct. 18, William Herbert Johnson L’1903, the College of Law’s first African American graduate, will be posthumously admitted to the New York State Bar in a ceremony at the Onondaga County Courthouse. The event will be held from…

Campus & Community

Lane Closure on Sims Drive Expected this Weekend

Thursday, October 17, 2019, By News Staff

Work on the Flanagan Gymnasium bridge windows will require a lane closure on Sims Drive this weekend. The work, involving a bucket truck, is scheduled to take place between 6 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, with possibly a…

Business & Economy

George Dawson ’08, Techstars Fund Controller, Speaks at Syracuse University Libraries

Wednesday, October 16, 2019, By Cristina Hatem

The Blackstone LaunchPad powered by Techstars at Syracuse University Libraries (LaunchPad) will host George Dawson ’08, Techstars Fund Controller, for a “Fireside Chat” on Friday, November 1 at 4 p.m. at Bird Library. The event is free and open to…

Campus & Community

University Celebrates International Pronouns Day, Launches New MySlice Feature

Wednesday, October 16, 2019, By Joyce LaLonde

On Wednesday, Oct. 16, members of the Syracuse University community will celebrate International Pronouns Day, which “seeks to make respecting, sharing and educating about personal pronouns commonplace.” The day falls within the University’s celebration of LGBTQ+ History Month, a month-long…

STEM

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Professor Awarded Fulbright Assignment in Colombia

Tuesday, October 15, 2019, By Alex Dunbar

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Professor Jorge Luis Romeu has been awarded a Fulbright Specialist Award to teach three weeks of faculty development workshops at Universidad Francisco de Paula Santander (UFPS), Colombia. The Fulbright Program is devoted to increasing mutual understanding…

Arts & Culture

Music for People Workshop Being Held Oct. 26

Tuesday, October 15, 2019, By Rob Enslin

Musicians of all ages and abilities are invited to attend a daylong Music for People (MfP) workshop at Onondaga Community College (OCC). Titled “A Day of Improvisation,” the workshop is Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. in…

Health & Society

Department of Exercise Science to Transition to a New Home

Monday, October 14, 2019, By News Staff

With its academic and research focus on improving the health and well-being of individuals and communities, the David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics will soon be the new “home” for the Department of Exercise Science, currently housed…

Campus & Community

Student Communications Advisory Committee Begins Second Year of Advising Division of Marketing and Communications

Friday, October 11, 2019, By News Staff

The Student Communications Advisory Committee returned for its second year with its first semester meeting on Friday, Sept. 27. With six returning members, this 16-person group comprising of undergraduate, graduate and law students serves in an advisory capacity and provides…

STEM

Physics Department Earns Honors; Embodies Syracuse University’s Research Prowess

Friday, October 11, 2019, By Renée K. Gadoua

Two Syracuse University physicists have been named fellows of the American Physical Society (APS), the latest professional recognition highlighting the increasing visibility of the department’s faculty and research. Lisa Manning, professor of physics and founding director of the BioInspired Institute, and Christian Santangelo,…