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Arts & Culture

Fulbright Recipient Flourishes in Living and Learning Abroad

Friday, December 8, 2017, By Kathleen Haley

The best part of living and studying abroad for Frederick “Rick” Cieri ’17 is learning something new every day. That includes the joy of honing his skills in foreign languages—four, so far. “You can never stop learning more about a…

Arts & Culture

‘Film Tasting’ Celebrates Entrepreneurial Spirit of SU Creatives

Thursday, December 7, 2017, By Pamela Whiteley McLaughlin

Celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit of Syracuse University student filmmakers at a “Film Tasting” event to sample some of this season’s best student films and animations, from shorts to featurettes. The popup student film and animation showcase will take place at…

Campus & Community

New Paid Family Leave Benefit for Staff Effective Jan. 1

Thursday, December 7, 2017, By Jaclyn D. Grosso

With a new law taking effect in 2018, Syracuse University is working to stay ahead of changes and ensure employees know and understand their benefits. Beginning Jan. 1, 2018, new benefits are available with the passage of the New York…

Campus & Community

Important Benefits Information and Deadlines

Thursday, December 7, 2017, By News Staff

Don’t forget about important information and benefits application deadlines for faculty and staff: Child Care Subsidy The child care subsidy—$1,000 per child younger than age 6, up to a maximum of $2,000 per year—is available to eligible faculty and staff with…

Campus & Community

Advisory Work Group on Staff Climate Matters Formed

Wednesday, December 6, 2017, By News Staff

The new Advisory Work Group on Staff Climate Matters will begin meeting this month to address areas identified by staff in the Universitywide survey Climate Assessment Survey conducted during the Spring 2016 semester. Staff participating in the advisory work group…

Campus & Community

Student Staff Members of Baked Magazine Share Their Holiday Traditions

Wednesday, December 6, 2017, By Kathleen Haley

’Tis the season for classic home cooking, much-loved holiday traditions and maybe some festive new delights to try.

Arts & Culture

Native Speaker Will Bring Life to Ghanaian Language in Linguistics Class

Wednesday, December 6, 2017, By Kathleen Haley

The best way to learn the intricacies of a foreign language is through the words of a native speaker. Assistant Professor Christopher Green is making that happen for students who want to explore a particular African language in his spring…

US News and World Report

How the Proposed Tax Plan Affects Students

Wednesday, December 6, 2017, By Sawyer Kamman

If the proposed new tax plan goes through, college students may have a harder time paying off student loans. For US News and World Report, Maxwell Political Science Assistant Professor Chris Faricy helps explain how this would happen. “The middle…

Consumer Reports

CVS’ Purchase of Aetna Shows Evolving Heath Care System

Wednesday, December 6, 2017, By Sawyer Kamman

Following CVS’ massive purchase of Aetna, Tom Dennison, the Director of the Lerner Center at the Maxwell School, discussed with Consumer Reports how the healthcare system is evolving. “We’re seeing consolidation in the healthcare delivery system at a rapid pace,”…

Media, Law & Policy

College of Law Holds Commencement Ceremony for Master of Laws Graduates

Wednesday, December 6, 2017, By Martin Walls

The College of Law celebrated the graduation of nine master of laws in American law students—representing seven countries across three continents—at a Commencement ceremony in the Melanie Gray Ceremonial Courtroom in Dineen Hall on Dec. 1. Introducing the graduates, Dean…