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During Opening Week, University Food Services Feeds an Army—and Then Some

Tuesday, September 10, 2019, By Jennifer DeMarchi

The lists go on and on—brunch for 180 members of the marching band, a buffet for 45 College of Arts and Sciences advisors, a lunch for 25 at the Setnor School of Music. They’re punctuated by bigger numbers—a dinner for…

STEM

Trilobites on Ice: A Syracuse University Experience

Wednesday, September 4, 2019, By Joyce LaLonde

Last month, 15 students, faculty and alumni were climbing high into the Canadian Rockies as part of the “Trilobites on Ice” immersive learning experience through Syracuse University. The group spent six days amongst the spectacular scenery and geology of Alberta…

Campus & Community

Family Weekend Registration Open Through Sept. 20

Tuesday, September 3, 2019, By News Staff

Every fall, Syracuse University’s Office of Parent and Family Services rolls out the proverbial orange carpet for students’ loved ones, providing a glimpse of life at the University and an opportunity to explore the campus and its many diverse offerings….

Business & Economy

Syracuse University Libraries to Host Blackstone LaunchPad Startup Weekend in Partnership with Google for Startups

Tuesday, September 3, 2019, By Cristina Hatem

The Blackstone LaunchPad powered by Techstars at Syracuse University Libraries (LaunchPad) is hosting a Techstars Startup Weekend in partnership with Google for Startups on Sept. 20 and 21 at the Whitman School building and Bird Library. The event is open…

Will Boris’ Brexit Break Britain

Thursday, August 29, 2019, By Ellen Mbuqe

As the fight over Brexit heats up in Great Britain and a deadline of October 31 looming for the country to leave the European Union, Associate Professor Glyn Morgan offers insight on what the future may hold.  He is predicting…

Health & Society

Could More Time Off For Military Members Provide Mental Health Benefits?

Tuesday, August 27, 2019, By Daryl Lovell

Officials at the Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina are giving service members a day off following the suicides of several airmen. They will also get another day off in September, and gather for small-group training to address suicide…

Campus & Community

Tailgating for the Calorie-Conscious ’Cuse Connoisseur

Thursday, August 22, 2019, By Jen Plummer

With the football season kicking off in just two days, we have crisp weather and pre-game tailgates on the brain. While traditional tailgating foods aren’t necessarily synonymous with good health (think: burgers, beer, BBQ ribs), it’s totally possible to enjoy…

STEM

Chuck Stormon ’83, G’86 Leads Startup to Revolutionize the Dairy Industry

Thursday, August 22, 2019, By Matt Wheeler

Our love of ice cream, cheese, yogurt and butter makes dairy a 50 billion-dollar industry in the United States. And, farmers in the U.S. have increased their production by 13 percent in the last ten years, according to the Department…

STEM

Water Filter Designed for Developing Countries Wins Invent@SU Campus Session

Tuesday, August 20, 2019, By Alex Dunbar

When visiting family in India, Nikita Chatterjee ’20 learned that even as improvements have been made to the country’s water system, large segments of the population still do not have access to safe drinking water. “It’s an issue that is…

Media, Law & Policy

Newhouse Students Win at D&AD New Blood Awards 2019

Monday, August 19, 2019, By News Staff

Newhouse students take home coveted Wood Pencil awards in prestigious advertising competition.