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Campus & Community

Michael Frasciello, Longtime Advocate for Continuous Learning, Appointed Dean of University College

Friday, September 22, 2017, By Kathleen Haley

Michael Frasciello, a respected leader and longtime advocate for continuous learning who was appointed interim dean of University College in January, has been named as the new dean of the college. The appointment, which was recently approved by the Board of Trustees, is effective immediately.

Campus & Community

Nominations Sought for Martin Luther King Jr. 2018 Celebration Unsung Heroes Awards

Thursday, September 21, 2017, By Keith Kobland

The Syracuse University Martin Luther King Jr. 2018 Celebration committee is seeking nominations for the Unsung Heroes Awards, which will be presented during the evening celebration in the Carrier Dome on Jan. 28, 2018. The awards are presented annually to…

Campus & Community

Annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser Set for Sept. 29

Thursday, September 21, 2017, By Erica Blust

An Empty Bowls fundraiser to benefit the Interreligious Food Consortium (IFC) will be held on Friday, Sept. 29, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Nancy Cantor Warehouse, 350 W. Fayette St., Syracuse. For a $20 donation, patrons may choose from…

Health & Society

New Book Co-Edited by Gorovitz, Newton Reveals Untold Stories of Three Medical Pioneers

Thursday, September 21, 2017, By Rob Enslin

When Sharon Brangman ’77 attended SUNY Upstate Medical University, she had a professor who puffed on a pipe in class. During tests, he would stand by her desk and blow smoke over her head to distract her. He did this to other…

Campus & Community

Upcoming Webinar: Aligning Student and Faculty Perceptions of Rigor

Wednesday, September 20, 2017, By News Staff

This upcoming webinar examines ways instructors can communicate their own definitions of rigor and better align their goals with the goals of their students. This is how we challenge students to engage in the learning experience and take full advantage…

Arts & Culture

McCartney Madness—Saturday at 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday, September 20, 2017, By News Staff

Students from the Setnor School of Music have been working tirelessly to present McCartney Madness, a student-run music festival celebrating the work of Sir Paul McCartney. The event will take place this Saturday, Sept. 23, from 1:30-6:30 p.m. on the…

Campus & Community

Message from Health Services

Wednesday, September 20, 2017, By Cyndi Moritz

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: Syracuse University continues its aggressive communications campaign focused on educating the campus community about how to detect and prevent the spread of mumps. As reported yesterday, there are confirmed cases of mumps among our student…

Business & Economy

Blackstone LaunchPad to Help More Startups through Ideator Software Platform

Wednesday, September 20, 2017, By Pamela Whiteley McLaughlin

The Blackstone LaunchPad at Syracuse University is offering a free new software platform for faculty, staff, student and alumni entrepreneurs. Ideator is a startup management tool created by the Blackstone Entrepreneurship Initiative (a project of the Blackstone Charitable Foundation), working…

Business & Economy

U.S. News Ranks the Whitman School in Top 50 Nationwide

Wednesday, September 20, 2017, By Kerri D. Howell

The Martin J. Whitman School of Management’s undergraduate business program was ranked #42 in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2018 Best College rankings. The school’s department of entrepreneurship and emerging enterprises was ranked #13 nationwide. Additionally, U.S. News ranked universities overall; Syracuse University was…

Veterans

Paralyzed Veterans of America Awards IVMF with Distinguished MISSION: ABLE Award

Wednesday, September 20, 2017, By Stephanie Salanger

The Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) was recognized among fellow veteran service organizations, service members, veterans, friends and supporters of Paralyzed Veterans of America for its work supporting veteran employment at an event in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 19….