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Campus & Community

Diverse Group of New, Distinguished Faculty Arrive on Campus

Thursday, September 10, 2020, By Brandon Dyer

Syracuse University has added 79 new members to its accomplished faculty. While some have transitioned into new faculty roles, 58 are new to the University community. Among the brand new faculty are award-winning authors, performers, military officers and professionals with…

Campus & Community

Annual Latinx Hispanic Heritage Month Marks 15 Years of Celebration

Thursday, September 10, 2020, By Gabrielle Lake

This year marks the 15-year annual celebration of Latinx Hispanic Heritage Month (LHHM) at Syracuse University, with events Tuesday, Sept. 15, through Thursday, Oct. 15.  This month provides an opportunity to learn about the history, culture and contributions of Americans…

Campus & Community

Make an Impact Through the Student Advisory Council

Thursday, September 10, 2020, By Teagan Cyan Peacock

The Division of Enrollment and the Student Experience seeks undergraduate, graduate and law student applications for the Student Advisory Council. All students who are passionate about the student experience, regardless of class year and major, are encouraged to apply. The…

Media, Law & Policy

Newhouse Professor Embraces Technology to Deliver Interactive Hybrid Instruction

Thursday, September 10, 2020, By Brandon Dyer

Associate Professor Barbara Fought has taught an online course for the past five years through the Newhouse School’s online master’s communications program. Her familiarity with digital learning helped her move her other courses online in the spring during the University’s…

Associated Press

“California wildfires growing bigger, moving faster than ever.”

Thursday, September 10, 2020, By Lily Datz

Jacob Bendix, professor of geography and the environment in the Maxwell School, was interviewed for the Associated Press’ article “California wildfires growing bigger, moving faster than ever.” Bendix, who is an expert on the geographic distribution of wildfires, says that…

Campus & Community

Campus Climate Survey

Wednesday, September 9, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: This past spring, the Board of Trustees formed a Special Committee on University Climate, Diversity and Inclusion and an Independent Advisory Panel (IAP) to assess our campus climate and advise us on issues of diversity,…

Campus & Community

Libraries Is Piloting Data Purchase Program

Wednesday, September 9, 2020, By Cristina Hatem

Syracuse University Libraries’ Department of Research and Scholarship is piloting a data purchase program to support Syracuse University faculty in acquiring data for their research. Applications for data requests, including numeric, text or graphic data, are being accepted now through…

Veterans

Suicide Prevention Month: Veteran and Mental Health Expert Advises Loved Ones To Create Network of Support During Pandemic

Wednesday, September 9, 2020, By Daryl Lovell

Sept. 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day, a global event to raise awareness that suicide can be prevented. According to the International Association for Suicide Prevention, over 800,000 people die by suicide annually, representing 1 person every 40 seconds. It…

The New York Times

“‘Keeping Up With the Kardashians’ Is Set to End in 2021.”

Tuesday, September 8, 2020, By Lily Datz

Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor of television, radio and film in the Newhouse School, was quoted in The New York Times story “‘Keeping Up With the Kardashians’ Is Set to End in 2021.” Thompson, who also serves as the director of…

Campus & Community

Participants Needed for Department of Public Safety Student Focus Groups

Tuesday, September 8, 2020, By Christine Grabowski

The Department of Public Safety (DPS), in collaboration with the Student Association, will host a series of student focus groups regarding DPS. “I invite our students to share their feedback on our department and recommended changes to enhance their experiences…