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Mayfest Parking Restrictions

Monday, April 21, 2014, By Keith Kobland

On Friday, April 25, Syracuse University will be holding its annual Mayfest event in Walnut Park. Walnut Place and Walnut Avenue will be closed to all parking on that day. There will also be limited parking available on Wednesday, April…

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Bird Library Entrance Adjustments During Mayfest

Monday, April 21, 2014, By News Staff

In order to maintain an environment conducive to study and to diminish the potential for disruption during and immediately following Mayfest 2014, the Syracuse University Libraries will extend implementation of its evening security protocol beginning on Friday, April 25. Monitored…

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Carnegie Library to Open 24/7 During Reading Days and Finals

Monday, April 21, 2014, By News Staff

To meet student needs for silent study space, the SU Libraries will open the Carnegie Library Reading Room 24/7 during reading days and the final exam period—Friday, April 25, through Thursday, May 8. In addition, open hours for the Carnegie…

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Online Student Ratings Open Monday, April 21

Friday, April 18, 2014, By News Staff

A recent survey found that nearly 80 percent of Syracuse University instructors use the feedback they get from student ratings to revise their courses. Faculty members in the survey described how they have added or removed topics, adopted new ways…

VPA Professor Develops Web Platform to Combat Social Isolation

Friday, April 18, 2014, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Amardo Rodriguez has long been studying the relationship between communication and the making of social worlds. A professor of communication and rhetorical studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts and a Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Professor,…

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Former Student-Athletes Supported in Return to Academic Life

Friday, April 18, 2014, By Kathleen Haley

John Wallace had always had a general knowledge about the life of Harriet Tubman. But it was a course he took on his return to Syracuse University to finish his degree that made him see something much deeper about the courageous woman who led several hundred slaves to freedom.

Gov. Lincoln Chafee to Deliver Upcoming Tanner Lecture

Friday, April 18, 2014, By News Staff

Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee will deliver the Tanner Lecture on Ethics, Citizenship and Public Responsibility at the Maxwell School on Thursday, April 24, speaking on “Civility and Citizenship: Reinventing the Great Society.” The lecture will begin at 6 p.m….

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Poster Session: Planning, Marketing & Assessing Library Services

Thursday, April 17, 2014, By News Staff

Thirty-nine students in the School of Information Studies course “Planning, Marketing & Assessing Library Services” (IST 613) have been working this semester with nine area libraries and one library software company on developing plans for new services. On April 24,…

The Impacts of a Wetland Restored

Thursday, April 17, 2014, By Kathleen Haley

In the St. Lawrence River watershed, the recovery of the Blanding’s turtle and the golden-winged warbler is an important indicator for researchers assessing the viability of public-private partnerships to restore wetlands. Their work is providing answers to ensure conservation efforts in this region—and possibly beyond.

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Celebrate Earth Week April 21-23

Thursday, April 17, 2014, By News Staff

Unique festival along the Connective Corridor among the planned events Earth Day began in 1970 after millions of demonstrators came together to draw attention to pollution issues, and over the years it has evolved into an annual event focused on…