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Message from Robert Hradsky, Vice President for the Student Experience

Monday, November 11, 2019, By News Staff

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: The Department of Public Safety (DPS) is investigating racist graffiti and vandalism that occurred on the 4th and 6th floors of Day Hall last week. On Thursday, Nov. 7, students first alerted authorities, prompting an…

Media, Law & Policy

Newly Renamed Syracuse University Institute for Security Policy and Law Expands Mission Toward Emerging Technologies, Intelligence Community

Monday, November 11, 2019, By Robert Conrad

Syracuse University Institute for Security Policy and Law (SPL) is the new name for the Institute for National Security and Counterterrorism (INSCT), a collaboration between the College of Law and the Maxwell School. Founded by Professor of Law Emeritus William…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University Launches Historic $1.5 Billion Forever Orange Campaign

Friday, November 8, 2019, By News Staff

Fueled by undeniable momentum and powered by a fiercely passionate Orange community, Syracuse University today announced the launch of a historic $1.5 billion campaign—Forever Orange: The Campaign for Syracuse University. The campaign kicks off as the University celebrates its sesquicentennial,…

Health & Society

Rethinking Addiction: Lunch and Learn, Panel Discussion, Q&A with Visiting Scholar Bruce K. Alexander to Be Held Nov. 12-13

Thursday, November 7, 2019, By Jen Plummer

Syracuse University welcomes world-renowned psychology researcher Bruce K. Alexander, Ph.D., professor emeritus at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, Canada, to campus on Nov. 12-13, for a series of events on the topic of addiction. Alexander’s pivotal “Rat Park” studies inspired…

STEM

Massive Asteroid Passing Earth Is ‘Time Machine’ From Early Solar System

Thursday, November 7, 2019, By Daryl Lovell

NASA has discovered an asteroid as large as 2,000-feet that is barreling towards Earth, but is not expected to make an impact. NASA’s Center for Near-Earth Object Studies has identified the asteroid as 481394 (2006 SF6). It’s likely to be…

Campus & Community

November Events Honor Native Heritage Month

Wednesday, November 6, 2019, By Gabrielle Lake

In honor of Native Heritage Month, the Office of Multicultural Affairs in collaboration with campus departments and student organizations are hosting events throughout November. “We are excited to host a variety of events throughout the month and encourage all campus…

Campus & Community

Social Work Students Explore Lead Poisoning of Children at Policy Forum

Wednesday, November 6, 2019, By Michele Barrett

On Nov. 1, students in the School of Social Work in Falk College explored one of today’s major public health threats: lead poisoning of children in New York state and specifically, in Syracuse. Each year an estimated 1,800 children are…

Health & Society

New Study Links SNAP to Reduced Risk of Premature Death Among U.S. Adults, Including ‘Deaths of Despair’

Tuesday, November 5, 2019, By Jessica Smith

A new study published in the journal Health Affairs by researchers from Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and the University of Kentucky reveals that participation in the national Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) reduces the risk…

Campus & Community

Auxiliary Services Looking to Hire up to 500 People to Staff the Dome

Monday, November 4, 2019, By Jennifer DeMarchi

If you’ve ever wanted to experience the excitement of a major Dome event and also earn money while you’re there, consider applying for one of the several hundred positions that are available through Dome concessions and catering. The positions are…

Campus & Community

Michele Wheatly to Step Down, Assume New Role to Focus on Women’s Leadership and ACC Academics

Monday, November 4, 2019, By News Staff

After playing a transformative role in catalyzing change across Syracuse University to enhance faculty, staff and student success, Michele G. Wheatly has announced that she will step down as vice chancellor and provost and will become special advisor to the…