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Consumers Have Poor Understanding of Tracking Methods Used by Online Advertisers

Tuesday, January 31, 2017, By J.D. Ross

A recent study published by researchers from the School of Information Studies (iSchool) reveals that the general public has a poor understanding of the workings of online behavioral advertising, and the privacy implications behind the information that advertisers gather. The…

Campus & Community

Health Services Gives Advice to Protect against Flu, Other Contagious Illnesses

Thursday, January 26, 2017, By News Staff

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: Flu season may be well underway but it’s never too late to protect yourself against the flu and other contagious illnesses. That is why University Health Services would like to remind the campus community of…

Veterans

Tillman Scholars Applications Now Open

Wednesday, January 25, 2017, By News Staff

The application process for the Tillman Scholars program, which funds education for student veterans and spouses of veterans, will open Feb. 1. The scholarship honors Pat Tillman. In 2002, Tillman, a starting safety for the National Football League’s Arizona Cardinals,…

Health & Society

Additional Flu Clinic to Be Held Jan. 31

Monday, January 23, 2017, By Jaclyn D. Grosso

It’s not too late to protect yourself from getting the flu this winter. The Office of Human Resources, in partnership with Health Services, will offer one more clinic for faculty, staff and students to receive a free flu vaccine. Annual…

Campus & Community

Siham Doughman Appointed University Registrar

Monday, January 23, 2017, By Rob Enslin

Syracuse University has announced the appointment of Siham Doughman as the new University Registrar, following a nationwide search. She brings more than 15 years of professional and leadership experience to campus, having previously held the same position at Southern Connecticut…

STEM

Engineering and Computer Science, Office of Research Award $230,000 for UAS Research

Thursday, January 5, 2017, By Kathleen Haley

Six collaborative research groups from the University’s various schools and colleges have been awarded more than $230,000 in state revitalization funding for their projects in unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Projects include energy mapping of buildings, autonomous navigation and the development…

Campus & Community

Sport Management Club Holds Online Auction in Collaboration with Steiner Sports

Friday, December 16, 2016, By Michele Barrett

The Sport Management (SPM) Club, in collaboration with Steiner Sports, is holding an online auction of premium items through Dec. 20 at 10 p.m. Just in time for the holidays, this online auction is part of the SPM Club’s 12th…

Campus & Community

Hurst-Wahl Named to OCPL Board of Trustees

Wednesday, December 14, 2016, By J.D. Ross

School of Information Studies (iSchool) Associate Professor of Practice and Director of the Library Science program Jill Hurst-Wahl has been named to the board of trustees for the Onondaga County Public Library (OCPL). The OCPL’s board sets and oversees library policies, including…

Health & Society

Rock and a Hard Place

Tuesday, December 13, 2016, By Rob Enslin

When Brian Patterson heard the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) was being delayed and possibly rerouted, he let out a whoop of joy. For him and thousands of others, particularly those at the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation in the snow-covered Dakotas,…

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