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Falk College Staff Member and Her Therapy Dog Bring Smiles, Heart to CNY Community
“Gus” is a 107-pound St. Bernard-Great Pyrenees mix—a loving, cuddly giant of a pup who is seriously dedicated to his job. He and his pet parent, Amy Dumas, assistant director of the Research Center in the Falk College, are regular…
Syracuse University Establishes New Institute for Autonomous Systems Policy
From self-driving cars to drone delivery systems, from robotic underwater vessels to smart-home technologies, the increasing reliance on autonomous systems poses complex social, ethical and legal questions that demand interdisciplinary, multifaceted research. At Syracuse University’s inaugural Autonomous Systems Policy Symposium,…
Students Receive Financial Support, Make Alumni Connections through Our Time Has Come Scholarship Program
As an Our Time Has Come scholar, Abigail Covington ’19 had the opportunity to connect with a longtime supporter of Syracuse University students at the 2017 Coming Back Together (CBT) reunion. The triennial event draws black and Latino alumni back…
New University Audit Executive Begins Tenure
The Division of Business, Finance and Administrative Services announces the appointment of Utibe Offiong to the role of university audit executive. Reporting to the senior vice president and chief financial officer and to the University Audit Committee of the Board…
Syracuse University to Award Four Honorary Degrees at 2019 Commencement
An international diplomat and champion for human rights; a global executive and philanthropist; an expert economist and leader in U.S. monetary policymaking; and a successful family business entrepreneur and social justice philanthropist will be awarded honorary degrees at Syracuse University’s…
University Lectures Hosts Expert on U.S. Foreign Policy Martin Indyk
The 2018-19 University Lectures series draws to a close on Tuesday, April 16, with distinguished diplomat and foreign policy expert Martin S. Indyk. He will take part in an on-stage conversation with University Professor of Social Science, International Affairs and…
Syracuse Symposium to Present Final Chapter of ‘Stories’
Syracuse Symposium concludes its yearlong exploration of “Stories” with a spate of April events that are free and open to the public. Presented by the Humanities Center in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), the series explores the role…
Alumna Cerri Banks, Skidmore College Dean of Students, to Deliver 2019 School of Education Convocation Address
Cerri Banks ’00, G’04, G’05, G’06, dean of students and vice president for student affairs at Skidmore College, will deliver the convocation address at the 2019 School of Education convocation ceremony on May 11, 2019. In her role at Skidmore…
A Culture of Customer Service and Continuous Learning in Environmental Health and Safety
Rebecca (Becky) Ponza has spent over 25 years working at Syracuse University, starting in an entry-level technician position and rising to become director of Environmental Health and Safety Services (EHSS), part of Campus Safety and Emergency Services. EHSS is responsible…
Building Personal Connections to Help Students ‘Get to a Good Place Academically, Socially and Emotionally’
When School of Education Senior Assistant Dean of Academic and Student Services Amie Redmond was an undergraduate, she struggled with the stress that comes with leaving home for the first time. She was fortunate to have a faculty member take…