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STEM

A&S Professor Looks to Geologic Past to Predict Climate’s Future

Wednesday, September 5, 2018, By Rob Enslin

A professor in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) is part of a team of scientists studying monsoon activity in North America’s Sonoran Desert from approximately 20,000 years ago. Tripti Bhattacharya, assistant professor of Earth sciences in A&S, is…

Health & Society

In the Fight Against Ebola in the Congo, Pregnant Women Must Not Be Forgotten

Thursday, August 30, 2018, By Daryl Lovell

The latest outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo was declared on Aug. 1, with more than 100 confirmed and probable cases in eastern provinces. According to Congo’s health ministry, more than 70 people have died. International health…

Campus & Community

Whitewater Rafting, Downhill Biking and More with Recreation Services This Fall

Wednesday, August 29, 2018, By Joyce LaLonde

Summer and fall at Syracuse University bring an energized spirit to campus that fuels a jam-packed schedule of enjoying the sunny weather while it is here. The folks at  the Department of Recreation Services know how to make the most…

Campus & Community

Euclid Avenue Parking Changes Create Dedicated Bike Lanes, Restrict Midday Parking Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays

Monday, August 27, 2018, By News Staff

The City of Syracuse has made modifications to parking along Euclid Avenue that will affect students and other members of the campus community who park on that street during the day. The parking changes, which were made to better accommodate…

Campus & Community

The Stand Hosting Exhibition of Images from South Side Photo Walk

Monday, August 27, 2018, By News Staff

An exhibition of 30 images by participants in the 9th annual South Side Photo Walk will be on display beginning Thursday, Sept. 6, and continuing through the month of September in The Link Gallery at the Nancy Cantor Warehouse, 350…

Veterans

Syracuse University Office of Veteran and Military Affairs Announces Inaugural Advisory Board

Tuesday, August 21, 2018, By Leah Lazarz

As part of the University’s enduring commitment to be the nation’s premier institute of higher education for veterans and military-connected students, Syracuse University’s Office of Veterans and Military Affairs (OVMA) has announced the membership of its inaugural advisory board. Composed…

Casper Star Tribune

Arts and Sciences Professor’s Research Aids Wyoming Ranchers

Saturday, August 18, 2018, By Essence Britt

Laura Lautz, Professor and Department Chair of Earth Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed about her research in the Casper, Wyoming, Star-Tribune story “Once considered the scourge of agriculture in the West, ranchers are now building…

Campus & Community

Paving This Week Affects Access to Q1 Parking Lot

Wednesday, August 15, 2018, By News Staff

The Office of Campus Planning, Design and Construction is working with the project contractor to complete asphalt paving in the Q1 parking lot this week, dependent on the weather. This work will affect access to Q1. On Wednesday (Aug. 15),…

Health & Society

Professor to Address Educational Disparities in U.S. Adult Health

Wednesday, August 15, 2018, By Rob Enslin

Educational disparities in U.S. adult health are the focus of a presentation by a Syracuse University professor at the 2018 Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association (ASA) in Philadelphia. Jennifer Karas Montez, professor of sociology in the Maxwell School…

Campus & Community

LGBT Studies Welcomes New Director

Thursday, August 9, 2018, By Rob Enslin

Syracuse University is taking another step toward the development of a lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) studies major, with Professor Margaret Himley’s return to the full-time faculty. Himley, the University’s associate provost for international education and engagement for the…