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Running Legend Kathrine Switzer’s Message to Falk College Students: ‘Go Out and Get It’
When Kathrine Switzer ’68, G’72, H’18 famously became the first woman to officially run in the Boston Marathon in 1967, women in the United States could not apply for, yet alone own, their own credit cards. In fact, women weren’t…
Katarina Sako ’24 Works to Help Older Adults Age Well
Growing up in Buffalo, New York, Katarina Sako ’24 was very close to her grandparents. “Spending time with my grandparents was really an important part of my childhood, and it helped me develop a lot of compassion and respect for…
Lender Center Hosts LA Conversation on Racial Equity in the Entertainment Industry
Five Syracuse University alumni—all prominent entertainment industry professionals—participated in a panel discussion last week regarding racial wealth disparities in American society and the inequities they have witnessed and experienced in that industry. The event, “Lender Conversation in Los Angeles: Seeking…
P’Nut the Squirrel: Expert Insight on Pets, Politics, and Culture
The capture and euthanization of P’Nut the squirrel and Fred the raccoon has sparked significant political debate ahead of Election Day. If you need an expert to discuss the cultural and political power of pets, please consider Robert Wilson, associate…
Orange Central 2024 in Photos
The University welcomed about 1,300 alumni, friends and their families back to campus over the weekend to celebrate our community, our incredible spirit and Orange pride during Orange Central Homecoming Weekend 2024. The campus came alive with excitement, memories and…
ITS Introduces New Way to Report Phishing Emails
To strengthen campus cybersecurity, Information Technology Services (ITS) is updating the process for reporting suspected phishing emails. Going forward, all phishing emails should be reported using Microsoft Outlook’s “Report Message” feature. This new method is faster and easier, ensuring that…
Applications Open for Workshop on Information Literacy and Technological Agility Competency
Syracuse University Libraries is accepting applications for its faculty Information Literacy and Technological Agility (ILTA) professional development workshop, to be held on Jan. 7, 2025. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Bird Library. This is the third time the…
Diving Into an Immersive Experience With Gravitational Waves
Science festivals offer a platform for researchers to demystify complex scientific phenomena and help the public better understand the relevance and importance of their work. By making science accessible to broader audiences, it can also inspire future scientists to pursue…
Imam Amir Durić and Rabbi Ethan Bair Receive National Recognition as Interfaith America Innovation Fellows
Imam Amir Durić and Rabbi Ethan Bair, chaplains at Hendricks Chapel, model how friendship and understanding can transcend and transform adversity. Through the Jewish-Muslim Dialogue Fellowship they co-founded, Bair and Durić have helped the Syracuse University campus community unlock the…
Libraries Seek User Feedback on Trial Collections
Syracuse University Libraries is seeking feedback from campus users on new electronic resources for possible inclusion in its collections during the month of November as part of the Libraries’ assessment-based and proactive approach to building collections. On-campus users are asked…