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ODEP Grant to Assist Job Training Programs at SU and OCC for People With Disabilities
Syracuse University, Onondaga Community College (OCC), the Syracuse City School District, the public workforce system and regional economic development and disability service agents are partnering with employers in high-growth industries to prepare youths and young adults with disabilities for skilled…
Chancellor Syverud Addresses December Meeting of University Senate
Last week, Chancellor Kent Syverud addressed the December meeting of the University Senate. Among the topics he discussed were two resolutions that came before the Senate and concerns about the Fast Forward Syracuse Operational Excellence initiative. The following is a…
Information on Winter Storm Procedures
The following is a memo that was sent to faculty and staff on Monday, Dec. 8: Dec. 8, 2014 Dear Faculty and Staff, At this time of year it is useful to review procedures and principles governing the operation of…
University to Run on Reduced Occupancy Schedule During Holidays/Green Days
The University will operate under its “Green Days” format for the Winter Break period from 5 p.m. Dec. 23 through Jan. 4, 2015. Beginning at 5 p.m. Dec. 23, all University buildings will operate on a reduced occupancy schedule. Buildings…
Design Students Present Safer Campus Solutions, Rust Belt Projects
Industrial and interaction design (IID) students in the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ Department of Design will give final presentations this week for two semester-long assignments: designing a safer campus and transforming the Rust Belt. Both presentations are open…
Chemistry Swap Inspired by Fast Forward Initiative
Three drawers filled with glass tubes, which are no longer used in courses, just sit in storage. Gary Bonomo believes those old tubes can have a new life, along with other pieces of lab equipment that are in storage or classroom drawers.
Holidays at Hendricks Heralds the Season on Sunday, Dec. 7
“Holidays at Hendricks,” the annual Syracuse University holiday concert featuring the Hendricks Chapel Choir, the Syracuse University Brass Ensemble, University Organist Anne Laver and several guest choirs and ensembles, will fill Hendricks Chapel with the sound of music.
Student Ratings Open Dec. 1
A recent survey found that nearly 80 percent of Syracuse University instructors use the feedback they get from student ratings to revise their courses. Faculty members in the survey described how they have added or removed topics, adopted new ways…
Associate Comptroller Jean Gallipeau Named Comptroller
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Louis Marcoccia has announced that Jean Gallipeau, who has served as Syracuse University’s associate comptroller since 2013, has been appointed comptroller. The University Board of Trustees approved the appointment Nov. 7. Gallipeau has…
Does Your Smartphone Know the Real You?
Ask someone what they use their smartphone for and they will likely provide examples of how they use it to connect with friends, family and work, take photos, listen to music, play games or get directions. Beneath it all, there…