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‘Climate Comments’ Website Translates Complex Climate Change Policy into Plain Language

Wednesday, January 17, 2018, By Martin Walls

“Climate Comments,” a website designed to make accessible complex environmental regulations and proposals and to inspire individuals to participate in public policy decisions about climate change that affect their lives, has been published by Emily Brown, assistant teaching professor in…

Campus & Community

Final Call for Chancellor’s Citation for Excellence, Other Award Nominations

Wednesday, January 17, 2018, By Carol Boll

The Office of the Provost has issued a reminder to members of the campus community that nominations for the 2018 Chancellor’s Citation for Excellence and two other awards must be received by Jan. 25. Recipients will be recognized as part…

STEM

Invent@SU Students Design Modular Padding for Skateboarders

Wednesday, January 17, 2018, By Alex Dunbar

Traditional pads help protect skateboarders from injury but can be bulky and limit mobility. As part of the Invent@SU program, students Tiago Da Costa and Lucas Lin designed modular padding called PhalHex that gives athletes unique and personalized protection. “Longboarding really started based…

Arts & Culture

Museum Studies Students Assist with Beatles Exhibition at Syracuse’s New Muzium

Tuesday, January 16, 2018, By Erica Blust

For many museum professionals, working with archival objects and works of art doesn’t always happen within the carefully controlled walls of a museum. Art handlers, installers and collections managers are often working remotely and independently for traveling exhibitions and special…

Campus & Community

Winter Student Involvement Fair Wednesday

Tuesday, January 16, 2018, By Joyce LaLonde

On Wednesday, Jan. 17, students will have the opportunity to engage with more than 80 student organizations during the Winter Student Involvement Fair.  The fair, located in Goldstein Auditorium, Schine Student Center, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., aims to…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University to Remain Fully Open on Saturday, Jan. 13

Saturday, January 13, 2018, By News Staff

Syracuse University is currently monitoring and evaluating weather conditions for Saturday, Jan. 13. As the safety of students, faculty, staff and visitors is the University’s top priority, University leaders and public safety officials are assessing anticipated travel conditions to and…

STEM

Fast Talker

Friday, January 12, 2018, By Amy Manley

The Large Hadron Collider, located on the border of France and Switzerland, is known for its powerful ability to sling particles near the speed of light. Here at Syracuse University, Scott Ely, Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Physics in…

STEM

University Grants Available to Faculty and Students for Research, Projects Addressing Sustainability

Friday, January 12, 2018, By News Staff

Faculty and students can apply for funding from the Campus as a Laboratory for Sustainability (CALS) program for research, projects or course development that engage the campus in addressing climate change and sustainable systems. Applicants—either individuals or teams—may request research…

Campus & Community

2018 Martin Luther King Celebration Unsung Hero Award Winners Announced

Friday, January 12, 2018, By Keith Kobland

The Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee has announced this year’s Unsung Hero Award winners. The awards are presented annually to people who, in the spirit of King’s “beloved community,” have made a positive difference in the lives of others,…

Business & Economy

Spring Business Plan Competitions Announced

Thursday, January 11, 2018, By Pamela Whiteley McLaughlin

Building on last year’s successful track record, when Syracuse University teams captured the grand prize and four first place awards in the 2017 New York State Business Plan Competition, a number of 2018 business plan competitions launch this month. Open…