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Disability Studies Trailblazer Susan Schweik in Residence March 19-30
The Syracuse University Humanities Center will host a visit by renowned disability studies scholar Susan Schweik. Known for her innovative work at the intersection of disability studies, literature, feminist theory and civil rights history, Schweik is the 2018 Jeanette K. Watson Distinguished Visiting Professor…
Acuna and Team Create Tool to Detect Academic Fraud in Research Papers
For academic journal editors and research integrity officers at post-secondary institutions, detecting the re-use of images and illustrations in academic papers can be a time-consuming, if not impossible, task. While resources for detecting similarities and plagiarism in text submissions have…
LIS Alumna Helps Veterans Preserve Their Stories
Annabelle Weiss dropped out of Hunter College in 1943 because she wanted to enlist in the armed services. With her parents’ consent, she joined the U.S. Marines and reported for training at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, in April 1944. There…
Newhouse Students Chosen for Prestigious News21 National Reporting Initiative
Two students from the Newhouse School are among a group of top journalism students chosen to participate in the prestigious Carnegie-Knight News21 multimedia reporting initiative. The students will conduct a major national investigation into hate crimes in the U.S. The…
University Union, New York Times Present Chelsea Handler April 5
University Union will collaborate with The New York Times on Thursday April 5, at 8 p.m. to hosting the latest edition of “Get With The Times,” the provocative live conversation series for college students, featuring activist, comedian and author Chelsea…
Researchers Close to Understanding Disease Mechanisms of ALS
Researchers in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) are making strides in understanding the disease mechanism of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Carlos A. Castañeda, assistant professor of biology, chemistry and interdisciplinary neuroscience, and Thuy…
CPR Trainings for Campus Community
Syracuse University Ambulance (SUA) and Fire Safety are partnering to offer CPR training for students, faculty and staff. Individuals interested in the training have the option of two classes. They can register for class on Monday, March 12, from 8:30-11:30…
Dick’s Sporting Goods’ Motive to Limit Weapon Sales
Following public outcry after the Parkland shooting, Dick’s Sporting Goods has announced that they will begin to limit sales of automatic weapons, and not sell them to anyone under 21. While many celebrate that decision, is it one made by…
khristian kemp-delisser ’01 Named LGBT Resource Center Director
The Division of Enrollment and the Student Experience announces the appointment of khristian kemp-delisser ’01 as the new director of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Resource Center. kemp-delisser begins their appointment on April 2. “We’re pleased to welcome…