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Wegmans’ Self-Checkout App Discontinued After Experiencing Losses
Ray Wimer, professor of retail practice in the Whitman School, was interviewed by The New York Times for the article “Wegmans Discontinues Self-Checkout App, Citing Losses.” The article explains why Wegmans is discontinuing SCAN, a self-checkout app that was created…
Professor Gouldin Combats Misinformation
Lauryn Gouldin, Crandall Melvin Associate Professor of Law and Director, Syracuse Civics Initiative at the Law School, was quoted by The Associated Press for the series, “Not Real News: A look at what didn’t happen this week,” a news roundup…
Professor Greenky Highlights Implications of New York’s New Gun Law
Lynn Greenky, associate teaching professor in The College of Visual and Performing Arts, wrote an opinion piece in The New York Daily News titled “The First Amendment vs. New York’s Second Amendment restrictions.” The article explains the implications of the…
Reminiscing on 50 Years of Bird Library With Architectural Librarian Barbara Opar ’73, G’74
In the fall of 1972, Syracuse University took a bold step to shape the future of libraries on campus when the Ernest Stevenson Bird Library opened. Up to that point, libraries were dark spaces where students conducted their research or…
Inaugural International Student Career Week Oct. 24-27
For the first time, Syracuse University is hosting International Student Career Week, featuring a series of events where students can explore global career options, learn valuable interview skills and etiquette, discover international alumni networking and career planning tips, receive helpful information surrounding…
How does learning about past racial injustice inform understanding current racial discrimination?
A recently released study coauthored by a Syracuse University researcher reveals how beliefs and political affiliations shape the public’s understanding about racial inequalities. The paper, “Historical information and beliefs about racial inequality,” was released earlier this year and published in…
Discover How University Employees Can Make a Difference By Supporting the Annual United Way Campaign (With Video)
The United Way employee giving campaign is back on campus, with this year’s campaign running through December 16. Now celebrating its 100th anniversary, the United Way of Central New York funds efforts in our community via 70 specially funded programs and…
Rose-Laying Ceremony and Remembrance Convocation to Be Held Friday
The 2022-23 Convocation for Remembrance Scholars, honoring 35 outstanding students from this year’s senior class, will be held Friday, Oct. 21, at 3 p.m. in Hendricks Chapel. The convocation will be preceded by the annual Rose-Laying Ceremony at 2:03 p.m….
Supporting Student Wellness Series: Exploring Inner Wellness Through Outdoor Adventure
In nature, away from screens, daily routines, “comfort zones” and alongside soon-to-be-friends, the feelings of adventure, reduced stress, personal growth and discovery of holistic wellness await exploration. Helping students explore inner wellness through Outdoor Adventure Trips, is Scott Catucci G’21,…
New Book Highlights the Incredible Legacy of World War I Veteran William Shemin ’1924
There are a few vivid details Sara Shemin Cass recalls about her grandfather, William Shemin ’1924 (1896-1973), from her time growing up in Westchester County, New York, and spending summers with her family upstate in Lake Champlain. At a strapping…