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Campus & Community

Governor Brings Enough Is Enough Campaign to Campus

Thursday, May 7, 2015, By News Staff

On Wednesday, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo brought the Enough Is Enough campaign to Syracuse University to announce that a number of private colleges and universities from across the state are joining the initiative. The statewide campaign is pushing for passage…

Veterans

Taking Care of Business

Monday, May 4, 2015, By Rob Enslin

To date, nearly a thousand “wounded warriors” have completed the Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans program. Sixty-five percent of them have launched businesses, of which 93 percent are still in operation.

Campus & Community

The Appeal of A Cappella (Video)

Friday, May 1, 2015, By Keith Kobland

As one of seven A Cappella groups on the Syracuse University campus, the members of Main Squeeze spend many hours honing their craft. It’s time well spent, they say, for reasons beyond creating sweet sounds. Main Squeeze is a finalist…

Arts & Culture

In Class: ARC 407 and 409, 608 and 609

Friday, May 1, 2015, By Keith Kobland

School of Architecture students in ARC 407, 409, 608 and 609, “Visiting Critic Studios,” put their work to the test, as their work is critiqued by two visiting architects. This video highlights the advantages of having professionals in the field…

Campus & Community

Five to Receive Honorary Degrees at 161st Commencement

Thursday, April 30, 2015, By Kathleen Haley

A renowned sportscaster, a civic leader, a New York Times best-selling writer, a pre-eminent scholar of education, and a distinguished attorney and Chairman of the Syracuse University Board of Trustees will be awarded honorary degrees by Syracuse University for their impact in their fields and in the world.

STEM

Stromer-Galley Investigates Gender Switching in Online Games

Wednesday, April 29, 2015, By Keith Kobland

iSchool Associate Professor Jennifer Stromer-Galley explains her research exploring the gender-switching phenomenon in popular online games such as World of Warcraft and Second Life. Faculty Minute: Jenny Stromer-Galley from Syracuse iSchool on Vimeo.

Campus & Community

Campus Community Offers Support for Those Affected by Nepal Earthquake

Tuesday, April 28, 2015, By Keith Kobland

Ten students from Nepal are part of the Syracuse University community, and all of them are hoping to hear something positive as the tally of victims from the quake continues to increase.

Campus & Community

Tips for Better Writing: Six Steps to Proofing Your Own Work

Tuesday, April 28, 2015, By Kathleen Haley

You’re turning in that final paper and you need to give it one last read. Karen S. Oakes, a professional writing instructor in the Writing Program, shares some tips on how to copyedit and proofread your own work.

Media, Law & Policy

Newhouse’s Gregory Heisler Honored with Prestigious Henry R. Luce Award

Friday, April 24, 2015, By Cyndi Moritz

A magazine cover shot by Gregory Heisler, distinguished professor of photography in the Newhouse School, was recognized with a prestigious Henry R. Luce Award from Time Inc. Heisler’s photograph appeared on the cover of the “Boston Strong” issue of Sports…

Campus & Community

Scholar Spotlight: Austin Miller ’15

Thursday, April 23, 2015, By News Staff

Austin Miller is a senior international relations and economics major. He is an active and involved student, constantly striving to make the most of his time at Syracuse University. He is involved in multiple student organizations, in which he frequently…