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Chinese Moon Rover, Yutu-2, Discovers ‘Gel-like’ Substance
Walter Freeman, assistant teaching professor of physics in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in the Earth Sky article “What has China’s rover found on the moon’s far side?” Freeman commented on the “gel-like” substance found in a…
Pres. Trump’s Altered Map of Hurricane Dorian Sparks Controversy
Distinguished Professor of Geology in the Maxwell School, Mark Monmonier, was quoted in CityLab for the story, “MapLab: Trump’s ‘Mutilated’ Storm Map.” In the article, Monmonier uses his expertise in manipulative cartography to analyze the altered map of Hurricane Dorian’s track shown…
University Celebrates LGBTQ+ History Month
During the month of October, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Resource Center, in collaboration with on- and off-campus partners, presents a calendar of events, programs and workshops in honor of LGBTQ+ History Month. The celebration also honors the…
Syracuse University and National Nonprofits Partner to Bring First Virtual Reality System to Syracuse Veterans Affairs Medical Center
A unique partnership involving Syracuse University, the Syracuse Veterans Affairs Medical Center and two national nonprofits—Operation Hat Trick, which generates awareness and support for the recovery of wounded service members and veterans through branded merchandise sales, and SoldierStrong—has resulted in…
Syracuse University Libraries Seeking Collections Feedback
Syracuse University Libraries is exploring a number of new electronic resources throughout October 2019 for possible inclusion in its collection. The Libraries seek feedback from users on these trial resources. On-campus users are asked to visit the resource trials guide,…
Forever 21: Too Many Stores, Too Much Debt and Too Few Customers
Forever 21 has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and plans to close up to 178 U.S. stores. Ray Wimer is an assistant professor of retail practice at Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management. Wimer says: “The business…
Syracuse University Libraries Welcomes Families Oct. 18-20
Syracuse University Libraries welcomes families to visit the Libraries during Syracuse University’s Family Weekend on Oct. 18 through 20. The following activities are planned: Tours of Bird Library (approximately one hour in length): Friday, Oct. 18, at 1 p.m. and…
Syracuse University Veteran and Military-Connected Enrollment Reaches Record High
This fall, Syracuse University’s total military-connected enrollment increased 14% from 1,206 to 1,375, including 96 new veteran and military-connected students. This class marks the highest student veteran enrollment in the post-9/11 era and raises the total veteran and military-connected enrollment…
Syracuse University Alumni Recognized at 2019 Emmy Awards
Six Syracuse University alumni were among the winners at the 71st Emmy Awards. In total, 18 graduates of the Newhouse School, the College of Visual and Performing Arts and the College of Arts and Sciences/the Maxwell School received Emmy nominations….
Syracuse University Libraries Piloting Data Purchase Program
Syracuse University Libraries’ Department of Research and Scholarship is piloting a new data purchase program to support University researchers, especially graduate students and newer assistant professors, in acquiring data. Applications for data requests, including numeric, text or graphic data, are…