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Alumni Lead the Fight Against ALS in Upstate New York

Thursday, April 11, 2019, By Eileen Jevis

There are 15,000 new cases of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) diagnosed each year in the United States. One hundred cases of ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, are diagnosed in Upstate New York annually. For those identified with ALS,…

Campus & Community

English Language Institute Students Win Contest and Trip to United Nations

Thursday, April 11, 2019, By Eileen Jevis

Five English Language Institute (ELI) students were among the winners of the Pan Global Challenge, a project sponsored by Blackstone LaunchPad to address the issues of cultural and language barriers between domestic and international students. Students were asked to develop…

Campus & Community

Chancellor Syverud Addresses April 10 University Senate Meeting

Wednesday, April 10, 2019, By News Staff

In his report, Chancellor Kent Syverud recognized the loss of Dean Lorraine Branham, and touched on the Commencement speaker and the campus visit from Renée and Lester Crown. He discussed the chief diversity officer search, revisions to the faculty manual…

Campus & Community

Own the Dome Welcomes Admitted Students to Sleep in the Dome on April 14

Wednesday, April 10, 2019, By Joyce LaLonde

More than 500 admitted students will fill the Dome on Sunday, April 14, for Own the Dome. The overnight event gives admitted students an out-of-the-box opportunity to be acquainted with one another and with current students, faculty and staff. “Own…

Campus & Community

Lavender Graduation Is April 28; Sunday Registration Deadline for Graduating Students Who Want to Be Recognized

Wednesday, April 10, 2019, By News Staff

The LGBT Resource Center invites all students, faculty and staff to attend the Lavender Graduation. Formerly known as the Rainbow Banquet, this is an annual event to honor all Syracuse University and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF)…

Campus & Community

Du, Lewis Named 2019-22 Meredith Professors for Teaching Excellence

Wednesday, April 10, 2019, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Wenliang (Kevin) Du, professor of electrical engineering and computer science in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, and Katharine (Kate) Lewis, professor of biology in the College of Arts and Sciences, have been named the 2019-22 Laura J. and…

Campus & Community

Liztazia Ramirez: Dedicated to Public Safety and Making a Difference

Wednesday, April 10, 2019, By Eileen Korey

Like thousands of students who become part of the Orange community each year, Syracuse University became the fulfillment of a dream for Liztazia Ramirez, who joined the Department of Public Safety (DPS) last year as an officer and quickly impressed her…

Campus & Community

Syracuse Symposium to Present Final Chapter of ‘Stories’

Wednesday, April 10, 2019, By Rob Enslin

Syracuse Symposium concludes its yearlong exploration of “Stories” with a spate of April events that are free and open to the public. Presented by the Humanities Center in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), the series explores the role…

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Undergraduates Celebrate Their Research and Creative Work Awards

Tuesday, April 9, 2019, By Mary Elizabeth Horsington

“Euphoria” is how Cathryn Newton, senior advisor to the Chancellor and provost for faculty engagement, described the atmosphere at Bird Library last Thursday afternoon, when scores of undergraduate research and creative grant recipients gathered to celebrate their success. The 103 students…

Health & Society

Deadline Set for April 26 to Register for J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge

Monday, April 8, 2019, By News Staff

April 26 is the registration deadline to be part of the Syracuse University team in the 2019 J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge. The 3.5-mile run/walk is Tuesday, May 21, at 6:45 p.m. at Onondaga Lake Park in Liverpool. All benefits-eligible faculty…