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Arts & Culture

Philosophy Professor’s Book Proposes New Solutions for Deeply Puzzling Problems

Sunday, October 16, 2016, By Keith Kobland

For his third book, Philosophy Professor Andre Gallois provided a new twist on philosophical problems dating back to ancient civilization. Gallois recently answered questions about his work, which is titled “The Metaphysics of Identity.” Q. What is the book about,…

The Post Standard

Industry Experts Paul and Veley Lead Students in Field of Analytics

Friday, October 14, 2016, By Sawyer Kamman

At the David B. Falk College of Sport Human Dynamics, students are taking advantage of a new concept in sports- analytics. Spearheaded by Dr. Rodney Paul, the analytics program will become an official offered major by the school in the…

STEM

Multidisciplinary Team Wins NSF Award to Study Distributed Energy Markets

Friday, October 14, 2016, By J.D. Ross

As the traditional, centralized way of producing and distributing electricity gives way to a future of decentralized, “smart” energy production and consumption, policymakers, producers and regulators must understand the security and privacy risks inherent in “distributed” energy production and in…

Campus & Community

Celebrating Disability Awareness Month

Wednesday, October 12, 2016, By Neema Amadala

Throughout October, the Disability Cultural Center will be cohosting workshops, conversations and activities in partnership with other administrative units, student organizations, and academic programs across campus, as well as with the Syracuse Veterans Administration Medical Center.

Arts & Culture

Author Nancy Sherman to read from her book ‘Afterwar’ on Oct. 14

Wednesday, October 12, 2016, By News Staff

The Nonfiction Reading Series and the Moral Injury Project of Syracuse University will present a reading and discussion by Nancy Sherman, author of “Afterwar” and “The Untold War” on Friday, Oct. 14, from 2:30-4 p.m. in 207 Hall of Languages. Following her reading, there will…

Media, Law & Policy

Former Philadelphia Mayor to Speak Friday at Maxwell

Wednesday, October 12, 2016, By Jessica Smith

Generations of Maxwell alumni cite the Oath of the Athenian City-State as a source of inspiration for a life of public service. So, too, does Michael Nutter, former mayor of Philadelphia and one of the most respected and celebrated large-city…

STEM

Wang to Discuss Drone Privacy Issues at FTC Workshop Thursday

Wednesday, October 12, 2016, By J.D. Ross

As the technology has improved for unmanned aerial drones over the past several years, they have become more popular with, and accessible to, the general public. With this growth has come the need for regulation, both for operation of the…

Health & Society

Gun Violence Is Topic for Thursday’s Lourie Lecture

Tuesday, October 11, 2016, By News Staff

On Thursday, Oct. 13, Daniel Webster will deliver the 28th Annual Herbert Lourie Memorial Lecture on Health Policy, titled “A Roadmap for Reducing Gun Violence in America.” Webster is a professor of health policy and management at the Johns Hopkins…

Campus & Community

University Announces New Resources, Additional Efforts Related to Changes in Fair Labor Standards Act

Monday, October 10, 2016, By Jaclyn D. Grosso

An educational campaign—including the launch of a new website—is underway to ensure that employees understand the impact of new Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regulations. Since the regulations were announced earlier this year, the University’s leadership within schools, colleges and…

Arts & Culture

University Union Brings Comedian Chris D’Elia to Campus

Friday, October 7, 2016, By News Staff

University Union has announced that comedian Chris D’Elia will be headlining the first Performing Arts stand-up show of the year. The show will take place on Saturday, Oct. 29, at 8 p.m. during Family Weekend in Goldstein Auditorium. Tickets cost…