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How the Rising Popularity of Esports Led to Syracuse University’s Newest Degree Program on the ‘’Cuse Conversations’ Podcast
Electronic sports, or esports, has seen a remarkable spike in popularity over the years, with a recent study from Pew Research finding that 90% of teenagers between the ages of 13 and 17 play video games. Seeking to both capitalize…
Libraries Recognize Outstanding 2023 Student Employees
Syracuse University Libraries recognized its student employees with an awards celebration on April 20, 2023. The Libraries typically employ around 150 undergraduate and graduate students each year to contribute to the safety of our spaces, the quality and repair of…
Libraries’ Services During Spring 2023 Finals
Syracuse University Libraries’ is offering extended hours during Spring 2023 finals week: Bird Library: Monday, May 1-Monday, May 8: Bird Library lower level to the second floor will be open 24 hours. Tuesday, May 2-Friday May 5, and Monday, May…
Comparing Voter ID Laws in the US and UK With Gretchen Coleman ’22 on the ‘’Cuse Conversations’ Podcast
There Gretchen Coleman ’22 was, enjoying a private tour of the House of Lords, the second chamber of the United Kingdom (U.K.) Parliament, that was led by a peer, a member who was passionate about election reform. The topic is…
Afghanistan Withdrawal: Focus on the Future and Humanitarian Needs
President Joe Biden’s administration last Thursday laid the blame on President Donald Trump for the horrific withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan in 2021. While we will continue to see back and forth on who is to blame, the focus…
Syracuse Celebrates 2023 National Libraries Week
Syracuse University Libraries, with support from the Library and Information Science Student Association (LISSA), is celebrating National Libraries Week from April 23-29. The American Library Association has designated “There’s More to the Story” as this year’s national theme. “As the…
Maxwell-in-Washington Graduate Student Mario Marquez Joins Call to Repeal War Authority in Iraq
Mario A. Marquez, a graduate student in the Maxwell School’s Washington, D.C. programs, joined two U.S. senators in supporting their efforts to promote the repeal of decades-old authorizations for use of military force for the Iraq and Persian Gulf wars….
Libraries Accepting Proposals for 2024-25 SCRC Faculty Fellows Program
Syracuse University Libraries’ Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) is accepting online application proposals through April 29 for two Faculty Fellows for the 2024-25 academic year. The Faculty Fellows program provides a $5,000 fellowship payment, a hands-on introduction to engaging with…
Libraries Hours for Spring Break 2023
The Libraries will have reduced hours for Spring Break week, March 11-18. Hours will be as follows: Bird Library Saturday, March 11: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, March 12: noon-8 p.m. Monday, March 13-Thursday, March 16: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. (Note the…
Libraries Conducting User Testing of Search Functionality
Throughout the month of March, Syracuse University Libraries is seeking user feedback on its website search results functionality. All students, faculty and staff are asked to participate in the Library Search Study. In May 2022, the Libraries launched a redesigned website….