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Next Round of Crucial Conversations Training Offered to Supervisors and Staff Beginning Oct. 8
Have you ever found yourself in a discussion with colleagues where stakes were high, emotions were strong, and opinions widely differed? That is what is known as a “crucial conversation”—and the majority of people faced with these types of conversations…
Chancellor Kent Syverud Highlights Results, Discusses Civil Discourse and Free Speech with University Senate
The Chancellor delivered the following remarks to the University Senate on Sept. 18, 2019, Maxwell Auditorium: I just want to thank Marcelle Haddix for stepping up as chair and for your remarks. And I agree, I just want to welcome…
‘Silence’ is 2019-20 Theme of Humanities Center’s Syracuse Symposium
How does a symposium explore silence? Through the eye—or ear—of the beholder. “People experience silence in many ways. It may represent peace and quiet, or—in contexts of inequality—a stifling of voices, or a strategy of resistance,” says Vivian May, director…
Widespread Bans Of Flavored E-Cigarettes Could Bring Unintended Consequences
New York has become the latest state to push for a ban of flavored e-cigarette products, following a similar move by Michigan and an announcement from President Trump seeking a federal ban on certain vaping products. Joseph Ditre is an…
Financial Wellness Resources Available to Faculty and Staff
From starting a family to planning for retirement, the Office of Human Resources provides assistance with meeting the financial demands of many of life’s most significant events. Human Resources recently unveiled a newly redesigned Financial Wellness hub, where faculty and…
School of Education Partners with IVMF and University College to Offer Online Degree to U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy Fellows
As thousands of students began classes at Syracuse University this week, 10 sergeants major stationed at the academy at Fort Bliss, Texas, also joined the Orange Family. They are part of the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy Fellowship Program, and…
Pilot Diabetes Prevention Program Offered to Eligible Faculty and Staff
Prediabetes is a serious health condition that impacts one in three American adults. Without intervention, it often escalates to type 2 diabetes, which can have devastating effects on one’s health and quality of life. The good news is that by…
Students Can Discover Personal Success With the Foundations Seminar Series
The Foundations seminar series seeks to engage students and create a space to learn and discuss topics that are supplemental to development and life beyond campus. Marking the start of Foundations’ third year, the first seminar will be hosted Monday,…
City Crews Begin Work Sept. 3 along Ostrom Avenue
Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 3, through Friday, Sept. 6, the City of Syracuse Water Department will perform work on the water main under Ostrom Avenue from Euclid Avenue to University Place. The work will require the city to close Ostrom Avenue…
Syracuse University, SUNY-ESF Announce Renewed Academic, Research-Based Partnership
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud and Interim SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) President David Amberg today jointly announced a renewed agreement that enhances academic, co-curricular and research-based offerings for both institutions’ students, faculty and staff. Both leaders…