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Special Collections Research Center Accepting Proposals for 2020 Faculty Fellows Program

Wednesday, February 5, 2020, By Cristina Hatem

The Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) at Syracuse University Libraries is now accepting proposals for two faculty fellows who would like to provide students with an opportunity to handle, analyze and interpret SCRC’s primary source materials in their classes. The…

Campus & Community

University’s Annual Service of Commemoration to Be Held March 10

Wednesday, February 5, 2020, By News Staff

Syracuse University will hold its annual Service of Commemoration, honoring Syracuse University students, faculty, staff, retirees and trustees and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students who have passed away since Jan. 1, 2019, on Tuesday, March 10, at…

Media, Law & Policy

College of Law’s Journal of Global Rights and Organizations and Impunity Watch News Announce Distinguished Lecturer Series

Tuesday, February 4, 2020, By Robert Conrad

The College of Law’s Journal of Global Rights and Organizations (JGRO) and Impunity Watch News (IWN) have announced the participants for its Spring 2020 Distinguished Lecturer Series. The scheduled speakers are: Professor Chimène Keitner on “Immunity of Foreign Officials” Professor…

STEM

Career Achievement Unlocked—CyberStart Video Game Lets Students Explore Cybersecurity

Tuesday, February 4, 2020, By Eric Ferguson

Move over Fortnite and Overwatch–there’s a new game in town. Provided by the SANS Institute and funded by the National Science Foundation, CyberStart is an online game for students with extraordinary problem-solving skills who are interested in learning more about…

STEM

Biomedical and Chemical Engineering Professor Zhen Ma Receives NSF CAREER Award

Tuesday, February 4, 2020, By Alex Dunbar

Scientists have long known that some people have stronger heart muscles than others and there are multiple factors that can contribute to heart muscle strength in adults including exercise, genetics and diet. Even with all we know, there are still…

Business & Economy

Department of Sport Management’s Emerging Leaders Council to Support Next Generation of Industry Leaders

Monday, February 3, 2020, By News Staff

Current and future students in Falk College’s Department of Sport Management will be the true beneficiaries of its newly announced Emerging Leaders Council (ELC). This core group of 31 influential Syracuse University alumni is committed to supporting the next generation…

Campus & Community

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. to Host Civil Rights Attorney Benjamin Crump

Monday, February 3, 2020, By News Staff

Civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump will speak on campus for an event titled “Know Your Rights: Knowledge for Your Soul,” hosted by the brothers of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., on Wednesday, Feb. 5, at 7:11 p.m. in Goldstein Auditorium….

Veterans

2020 Tillman Scholar Applications Open

Monday, February 3, 2020, By Leah Lazarz

The Pat Tillman Foundation (PTF) unites and empowers remarkable military service members, veterans and spouses as the next generation of public and private sector leaders committed to service beyond self. PTF has opened the application process for the Tillman Scholar…

Arts & Culture

VPA Students, Faculty Participate in Inclusive Music Education Pilot Program

Friday, January 31, 2020, By Rob Enslin

A Syracuse University music instructor is spearheading a new pilot program that introduces homeschoolers to the art of creative expression. Alina Plourde, who teaches oboe in the Setnor School of Music in the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA),…

STEM

Early Assurance Program Eases Path to Medical Schools

Friday, January 31, 2020, By Diana Napolitano

Applying to medical school can be stressful. Students have to submit lengthy applications, secure committee letters of recommendation and prepare for the MCAT—all while staying on top of their undergraduate studies. But now, the process will be substantially smoother thanks…