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150 Years of Tradition Showcased at Syracuse University Exhibition

Monday, July 22, 2019, By Cristina Hatem

In celebration of Syracuse University’s sesquicentennial, Syracuse University Libraries’ Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) will host the exhibition “150 Years of Tradition at Syracuse University” on the sixth floor of Bird Library from Sept. 5 through spring 2020. Curated by…

Campus & Community

Stairs Between Hinds and Machinery Halls to Be Closed Thursday Morning

Wednesday, July 17, 2019, By News Staff

On Thursday, July 18, from 8 a.m. to noon, a contractor is scheduled to perform work in the area between Hinds Hall and Machinery Hall. This work will require the sidewalk and stairs to be closed during this time. Pedestrian…

Health & Society

How to Stay Cool When the Summer Heats Up

Tuesday, July 16, 2019, By News Staff

With high heat and humidity predicted later this week, it’s a good idea to review the warning signs of heat illness and take precautions to avoid heat exhaustion or heat stroke. What is heat illness? When you get warm, your…

Mara Sapon-Shevin

Professor, School of Education
Campus & Community

Syracuse University Libraries Awarded Collaborative Institute of Museum and Library Services Grant

Wednesday, July 10, 2019, By Cristina Hatem

The Institute of Museum and Library Services has awarded an $82,688 grant to Colgate University, Cornell University, Syracuse University and the University of Rochester to plan and pilot a skill-sharing program. The grant is part of the Laura Bush 21st…

Campus & Community

Construction Projects to Temporarily Close Forestry Drive, Reduce Traffic to One Lane on Sims Drive

Friday, July 5, 2019, By News Staff

A summer utility project at the corner of Sims and Forestry drives is underway to improve underground steam distribution on Main Campus. The construction will require the closure of Forestry Drive to the west of the Sims Drive intersection. The…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University, SEIU Confirm New Five-Year Agreement

Tuesday, July 2, 2019, By News Staff

Syracuse University staff members represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 200United voted on Friday, June 28, to ratify a five-year contract for over 800 University employees, who are food service workers, library technicians, skilled tradespeople, custodial and…

STEM

Portable Splint Device, Tremor Assist Cup Take Top Prizes at 2019 Invent@SU Session in NYC

Thursday, June 27, 2019, By Alex Dunbar

They saw a problem and wanted to do something about it. Maxwell Boise ’21 and Emmett Burns ’21 had an idea for an easy to carry, portable splint device—and the six week Invent@SU program in New York City gave them…

STEM

Cybersecurity Workshops Draw Faculty from Across the Globe

Wednesday, June 12, 2019, By Alex Dunbar

A cyberattack is happening right now. At every moment of every day, increasingly sophisticated hackers are trying to gain access to the networks of businesses and institutions around the world. To combat them, College of Engineering and Computer Science Professor…

Associated Press

Schools Still Struggle With How to Teach Sensitive Subjects

Wednesday, June 12, 2019, By Keith Kobland

“It’s never OK to recreate painful oppressive events, even in the name of education,” said Mara Sapon-Shevin, a professor of inclusive education at Syracuse University, who said teachers risk harming their students’ sense of belonging, safety and inclusion. “One would never simulate an Indian massacre or having Jews march into the ovens.”