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University Hosts Staff and Faculty Challenge Course Day

Monday, July 20, 2015, By Shannon Andre

The Department of Recreation Services and the Syracuse University Wellness Initiative have partnered to host the SU Staff & Faculty Challenge Day on Saturday, Aug. 8, from 1-5 p.m. Staff and faculty members and their immediate family members are invited…

STEM

Fridley Co-Authors International Biodiversity Research Paper

Monday, July 20, 2015, By Amy Manley

Humans depend upon high levels of ecosystem biodiversity. But due to climate change and changes in land use, biodiversity loss is greater now than at any other time in human history. Jason Fridley, associate professor of biology in the College…

Philosophers Celebrate 10th Anniversary of SPAWN Series July 29-31

Friday, July 17, 2015, By Rob Enslin

The Department of Philosophy in the College of Arts and Sciences is marking the 10th anniversary of its acclaimed SPAWN summer workshop series by revisiting the theme of its first conference: “Consciousness.” SPAWN, which stands for “Syracuse Philosophy Annual Workshop…

Campus & Community

Candace Campbell Jackson Appointed Vice President, Chief of Staff to Chancellor Syverud

Thursday, July 16, 2015, By News Staff

Chancellor Kent Syverud today appointed Candace Campbell Jackson to the position of vice president and chief of staff. A highly experienced and accomplished administrator, Jackson currently serves as the vice president for student success and vice provost for academic success…

Syracuse University Professor on the Iranian Nuclear Negotiations

Thursday, July 2, 2015, By Ellen Mbuqe

Mehrzad Boroujerdi, Professor and Chair of the Political Science Department and O’Hanley Faculty Scholar at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, offers insight on the ongoing nuclear negotiations with Iran. As the United States readies for a…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University Campus is now Tobacco Free

Thursday, July 2, 2015, By Keith Kobland

Physical Plant workers remove the final few cigarette ash trays and receptacles, as the Syracuse University Campus is now officially tobacco free. Syracuse University is now Tobacco Free from Syracuse University News on Vimeo. More information on cessation programs can…

Campus & Community

University to Enhance Title IX, Equal Opportunity, Inclusion Resolution Resources

Thursday, July 2, 2015, By News Staff

In an effort to provide the best possible support and service to students, faculty and staff, the University announced today it is conducting a national search for the position of associate vice president and Chief Equal Opportunity Officer and appointing…

Campus & Community

Atlanta Program Helps Students Discover Heart of the South

Wednesday, July 1, 2015, By News Staff

It was an exciting spring for Syracuse University in Atlanta, as alumni and friends welcomed 14 students from the College of Arts and Sciences to their city for its inaugural immersion program. The trip combined a variety of cultural activities…

Campus & Community

University Offers Voluntary Separation Incentive Program for Eligible Staff

Tuesday, June 30, 2015, By News Staff

Earlier today, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer Andy Gordon sent an email to all staff introducing the University’s Voluntary Separation Incentive Program. The new, comprehensive program is designed to remove common barriers that prevent people from taking…

Campus & Community

Lynda.com comes to University July 1

Tuesday, June 30, 2015, By Christopher C. Finkle

Information Technology Services (ITS) has announced that the University has acquired an enterprise license for lynda.com. All active students, faculty and staff will have full member privileges starting July 1. Lynda.com is a leading online learning company that helps anyone…