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Literacy Tutor from Nepal Shares ESL Experience with New Immigrants

Thursday, August 21, 2014, By Kathleen Haley

In a brightly decorated classroom lined with children’s artwork and brimming with the playful noise and energy of a bunch of 4- and 5-year-olds, Totadri Dhimal ’15 encourages talking. The more the better, and he is an active participant as a Literacy Corps tutor.

Online ‘Leadership and Culture’ Program Now Open for International Students

Friday, August 15, 2014, By Diane Stirling

Adjusting to college can be daunting for many students. Making that transition as an international student in a new country, facing a different culture, can extend the acclimation period and may result in a less successful transition. Tips and tools…

Campus & Community

Fire Training Academy Provides Moments of Shock and Awe

Monday, August 11, 2014, By Keith Kobland

For David Grimes it was a real eye opener, even if he couldn’t see clearly. Grimes was trying to navigate his way to safety in what appeared to be a smoke filled hallway.

Arts & Culture

Multicultural Block Party on Aug. 14 Will Celebrate Vitality of Near West Side Neighborhood

Monday, August 11, 2014, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

The Near Westside Initiative (NWSI) will hold its fifth annual Multicultural Block Party at Skiddy Park on Thursday, Aug. 14, from 1-6 p.m. Residents and supporters of the Near West Side are invited to attend this celebration of the community…

STEM

Students Meld Creativity, Community Needs in Field House Redesign

Monday, August 4, 2014, By Kathleen Haley

The Near West Side of Syracuse became a familiar haunt for a team of architecture, engineering and industrial design students last spring. They were there to absorb the neighborhood’s environs and imagine what a renovation of the current Skiddy Park field house might look like.

Media, Law & Policy

100 Years after WWI: The Lasting Impacts of the Great War

Monday, July 28, 2014, By Kathleen Haley

It was called the Great War and the war to end all wars. One hundred years later, the chaos and consequences of World War I had repercussions that continue to resonate in today’s world.

Media, Law & Policy

Newhouse to Host Viewing Parties Sept. 29 as Part of Dedication Celebration

Friday, July 25, 2014, By Wendy S. Loughlin

The Newhouse School will host viewing parties for students, faculty and staff on Monday, Sept. 29, as part of the dedication of the Newhouse Studio and Innovation Center. Part of an $18 million renovation of Newhouse 2, the new facility…

Arts & Culture

Art History Alumna to Lead Florence Graduate Program in Renaissance Art

Tuesday, July 22, 2014, By Sarah Scalese

In 1993, Sally Cornelison earned a master’s degree in art history from the College of Arts and Sciences. Her mentor at the time was Gary Radke, the longtime director of the Florence Graduate Program in Renaissance Art, who later this…

Campus & Community

Listening Meetings About Sexual Assault Services

Friday, June 27, 2014, By News Staff

On June 23, campus community members attended the first Listening Meeting on sexual assault services where they discussed the realignment of the Advocacy Center. A summary of this first meeting will be posted here in the coming days. The next…

Media, Law & Policy

Communications Law Professor Roy Gutterman Reacts to SCOTUS Aereo Ruling

Thursday, June 26, 2014, By Keith Kobland

A Supreme Court ruling on streaming TV startup Aereo was watched with keen interest by Professor Roy Gutterman. By a 6-3 vote the high court ruled that Aereo’s service, providing online streaming access to TV broadcasts, is in violation of…