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LaunchPad at Syracuse University Libraries Hosting International Startup Workshop

Wednesday, January 8, 2020, By Cristina Hatem

The Blackstone LaunchPad powered by Techstars at Syracuse University Libraries is hosting a free International Startup Workshop for the international and innovation community on Jan. 22 from 3-5 p.m., in the Peter Graham Scholarly Commons in Bird Library. The workshop…

Business & Economy

University College Announces New Associate Dean

Tuesday, January 7, 2020, By Eileen Jevis

Ryan O. Williams, Ph.D., has joined University College as associate dean of academic affairs. Williams will serve as chief academic officer providing leadership for and coordination of the college’s academic mission. He will be responsible for researching, developing and launching…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University Food Services Receives A+ Score from PETA for Fourth Consecutive Year

Thursday, January 2, 2020, By Keone Weigl

For the fourth consecutive year, Syracuse University’s dining centers have received an A+ rating from PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals), placing the University on the Dean’s List in PETA’s college rankings. According to VeganReportCard.com, “The Dean’s List…

Campus & Community

How to Navigate Difficult Conversations at Home and at Work

Tuesday, December 17, 2019, By Kathleen Haley

University Ombuds Neal Powless has a quote on his office wall that captures his experience: “Conflict is not a sign of failure; conflict is an opportunity to learn more about ourselves and those that we work with.” In his role,…

Campus & Community

Faculty Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Workshops Team Hosts Midwinter Institute and Events Jan. 9-10, 2020

Tuesday, December 17, 2019, By News Staff

Given the campus events and faculty conversations of this fall, the Faculty Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) Workshops team invites faculty and teaching staff who are on campus just before classes resume in January to participate in one or…

Campus & Community

Gerri ‘Babydoll’ Williams Celebrates 50 Years at Syracuse University

Monday, December 16, 2019, By Jen Plummer

This past October, Gerri Williams celebrated a milestone that most employees—in any job, with any organization—only dream of attaining: her 50th anniversary with Syracuse University. Williams began her career with Food Services in 1969. She worked in Washington Arms, Haven…

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TRAC Provides Data for Government Research

Sunday, December 15, 2019, By Hailey Womer

Research conducted by The Transactional Records Clearinghouse (TRAC) was cited in the CBS News story “Former U.S. Treasury chief Lawrence Summers to IRS: Audit the rich.”  TRAC is a data gathering, data research and data distribution organization at Syracuse University…

Business & Economy

Matt Shumer ’22 Selected to Showcase His Innovations in Several National Events

Thursday, December 12, 2019, By Cristina Hatem

Matt Shumer ’22, founder of Visos, has been selected to showcase his innovative enterprise virtual reality system in several national events this spring. Shumer, who is a student in the Martin J. Whitman School of Management, is a Rubin Family…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University Holds 35th Annual International Thanksgiving Celebration

Thursday, December 12, 2019, By News Staff

As hundreds of members of the Syracuse University community gathered in Goldstein Auditorium on the evening of Nov. 21, the main attraction—a 35-pound turkey, took center stage. More than 400 international students were treated to a traditional American Thanksgiving meal…

Campus & Community

Board of Trustees Announces Special Committee; Engages Independent Panel of National Experts to Assess and Advise on University Climate, Diversity and Inclusion

Thursday, December 12, 2019, By News Staff

Syracuse University’s Board of Trustees today announced the formation of an Independent Advisory Panel, which will work in conjunction with a newly formed Board of Trustees Special Committee on University Climate, Diversity and Inclusion, to assess and provide recommendations regarding…