Search Results for: ,URS

Campus & Community

Syracuse University Libraries Welcomes Families Oct. 18-20

Friday, September 27, 2019, By Cristina Hatem

Syracuse University Libraries welcomes families to visit the Libraries during Syracuse University’s Family Weekend on Oct. 18 through 20. The following activities are planned: Tours of Bird Library (approximately one hour in length): Friday, Oct. 18, at 1 p.m. and…

Health & Society

Exploring the Role of Labor, Migration in the Food System

Friday, September 27, 2019, By Michele Barrett

Students studying food systems in Falk College’s Department of Nutrition and Food Studies learn about ecological sustainability and social justice as faculty members, such as Laura-Anne Minkoff-Zern, highlight practices like agroecology and food-related social movements. Interactive class discussions shed important…

Veterans

Military-Connected Students of the Month: Marine Corps Veterans and Gilman Scholars Tristan Carson ’20 and Zach Watson ’20

Friday, September 27, 2019, By Leah Lazarz

The allure for travel to faraway lands is a compelling prospect for many that look to serve in the United States military–most branches even advertise travel and adventure as one of the perks of joining. Like many potential applicants, Zach…

Veterans

Katy Quartaro ’18, G’20 Named a 2019 Tillman Scholar

Thursday, September 26, 2019, By Leah Lazarz

In its third year as one of only 15 Pat Tillman Foundation University Partners, Syracuse University proudly announces Katy Quartaro ’18, G’20 as its 2019 Tillman Scholar. Quartaro is one of only 60 students nationwide to be awarded the prestigious…

Campus & Community

Students Can Delve into Research, Creative Projects with $5,000 SOURCE Grants; Fall Deadline to Apply Oct. 15

Wednesday, September 25, 2019, By Kathleen Haley

Ohemaa Dixon ’20 is pursuing a passion project, furthering her intellectual growth beyond the classroom—bolstered with a $5,000 grant and support and resources from the University. Dixon, an art photography student in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, was…

Campus & Community

Students Can Apply for Paid Internship in Germany Through Oct. 15

Monday, September 23, 2019, By Diana Napolitano

In our internationalized economy, employers look for candidates with experience living and working abroad. Consequently, students who have been able to study or intern abroad often have an advantage in the workplace. Today, Syracuse University students have a unique new…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University Libraries to Host Qualtrics Webinars

Monday, September 23, 2019, By Cristina Hatem

Syracuse University Libraries is hosting its annual Qualtrics webinar workshops on Thursdays from 3 to 4 p.m. beginning Oct. 10 and running through Nov. 21. The seven webinar workshops will provide participants with information on using the University’s online survey…

Arts & Culture

17th Annual Syracuse University Human Rights Film Festival Showcases Social Justice Issues of Our Time

Monday, September 23, 2019, By News Staff

The Syracuse University Human Rights Film Festival (SUHRFF) returns for its 17th year with an outstanding lineup of critically acclaimed films addressing social justice and human rights issues in the United States and around the world. Being held Sept. 26-28,…

Health & Society

Rachael Zubal-Ruggieri: Power for the Greater Good

Monday, September 23, 2019, By Eileen Korey

Rachael Zubal-Ruggieri describes herself as a quiet, timid person. More of an observer and supporter than a do-er. Yet, her favorite superhero is Batman. And she’s passionate about the X-Men. This seeming dichotomy is the driving force behind her extraordinary…

STEM

The Running Man: Professor Cliff Davidson to Run 100th Marathon

Friday, September 20, 2019, By Matt Wheeler

When the gun goes off at the Empire State Marathon this October, Professor Cliff Davidson will hit an extraordinary milestone—100 marathons in less than 19 years. Davidson, an environmental engineering professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, ran…