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Arts & Culture

Syracuse Symposium Continues ‘Belonging’ Theme with Artist Wafaa Bilal Oct. 12-13

Wednesday, October 11, 2017, By Rob Enslin

Syracuse Symposium continues its yearlong exploration of “Belonging” with a mini-residency by acclaimed Iraqi-American artist Wafaa Bilal. On Thursday, Oct. 12, Bilal will give a presentation titled “Performing Change: Diaspora and Belonging” from 5-6:30 p.m. in the Peter Graham Scholarly Commons, 114…

Houston Chronicle

Flood Plains System Rigged Against Homeowners

Tuesday, October 10, 2017, By Sawyer Kamman

In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, many homeowners outside of Houston found their homes flooded, despite being listed outside of the designated flood plain area. The Houston Chronicle talked to Maxwell Associate Professor of Political Science Sarah Pralle about this issue. “Officials…

Campus & Community

Career Connects Family History, Research Interests

Tuesday, October 10, 2017, By Renée K. Gadoua

Looking back, Alexei Abrahams ’08 sees a clear line from his family history to his career as an economist studying the Israel-Palestine conflict. He grew up in Ontario and Nova Scotia, but he lived in South Africa from the time…

Health & Society

Registered Dietitian Is Now a Master Trainer

Tuesday, October 10, 2017, By Cyndi Moritz

SU Food Services Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Educator Ruth Sullivan has recently been certified as an Allertrain Master Trainer through Allertrain by MenuTrinfo, LLC. As an Allertrain Master Trainer, Sullivan will be able to teach and certify Food Services staff…

Health & Society

Supervisor Resource Sessions and Faculty and Staff Assistance Program Orientation Oct. 17

Tuesday, October 10, 2017, By News Staff

As part of the University’s ongoing effort to offer professional development opportunities, Carebridge will be on campus Tuesday, Oct. 17, to promote awareness about the benefits of the Syracuse University Faculty and Staff Assistance Program. Carebridge Senior Vice President Mary…

Campus & Community

Expert Commentary on Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Monday, October 9, 2017, By Ellen Mbuqe

As cities around the country debate whether the second Monday of October should be Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples Day, Syracuse University Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Religion Phil Arnold offers expert commentary on the issue. “We know…

Campus & Community

Looking for Creators for ’Cuse Market, Oct. 20 at Bird Library

Friday, October 6, 2017, By Pamela Whiteley McLaughlin

The Blackstone LaunchPad is looking for innovators, makers and creatives for ’Cuse Market. The annual pop-up shop and product showcase will be held Friday, Oct. 20, from 3- 5 p.m. in the Learning Commons, first floor of Bird Library. Each…

STEM

iSchool Student Helps Bring Data to Life in Visuals for IVMF

Friday, October 6, 2017, By Kathleen Haley

Aiyappa Uthaiah G’18, a master’s student in the School of Information Studies (iSchool), is helping administrators at the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) better understand a crucial tool in interpreting trends related to veterans’ programs and services. Uthaiah works…

Health & Society

Get Vaccinated Wednesday, Oct. 11, and Have a Healthy Winter

Friday, October 6, 2017, By Cyndi Moritz

Flu season in the United States can begin as early as this month. It typically peaks in January or February. The single best way to prevent getting the flu is to get the vaccine. It won’t protect you against every…

Campus & Community

Suzanne Ortega to Speak on Ph.D. Career Preparation

Thursday, October 5, 2017, By News Staff

On Friday, Oct. 6, the Graduate School and Syracuse University’s Future Professoriate Program (FPP) welcome to campus Suzanne Ortega, president of the Council of Graduate Schools. Ortega will give at talk at 4 p.m. in 105 Life Sciences Building, followed by…