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STEM

Hush, Little Baby: Mother Right Whales ‘Whisper’ to Calves

Thursday, October 10, 2019, By Diana Napolitano

On June 20, a whale researchers had named Punctuation was found dead in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, a busy international shipping channel. Punctuation—so named for her comma-shaped scars—was a North Atlantic right whale, a species severely threatened by human…

Campus & Community

Retired Navy Admiral James Stavridis, Author and Geopolitical and National Security Expert, to Give Talk on Effective Leadership

Monday, October 7, 2019, By Kevin Morrow

James Stavridis—U.S. Navy retired four-star admiral, former dean of the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, and author of the forthcoming book “Sailing True North: Ten Admirals and the Voyage of Character”—will speak on “The Secret to…

STEM

Mechanical Engineering Student Named a Finalist for National Business Accelerator Award

Friday, October 4, 2019, By Alex Dunbar

Mechanical engineering student Russell Fearon ’20 is one of nine national finalists for the EmPOWERED to Serve Business Accelerator and will present his work on Oct. 17 at the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C….

Veterans

Syracuse University and National Nonprofits Partner to Bring First Virtual Reality System to Syracuse Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Wednesday, October 2, 2019, By Leah Lazarz

A unique partnership involving Syracuse University, the Syracuse Veterans Affairs Medical Center and two national nonprofits—Operation Hat Trick, which generates awareness and support for the recovery of wounded service members and veterans through branded merchandise sales, and SoldierStrong—has resulted in…

Campus & Community

Call for Names: Queer and Trans Solidarity List

Thursday, September 19, 2019, By Shannon Andre

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Resource Center is collecting names for this year’s Queer and Trans Solidarity List. Syracuse University and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) community members can add their names until Friday, Sept….

STEM

Compromised Medical Data Reminds Us We’re Only As Strong As Our Weakest Link

Wednesday, September 18, 2019, By Daryl Lovell

A new report has uncovered the ease in which medical records, health data and images belonging to millions of patients can be found online. The Pro Publica investigation identified more than 180 servers used in medical offices across the U.S….

Arts & Culture

Students, Alumni Support Musical Theater Program for Adults of All Abilities

Monday, September 9, 2019, By Rob Enslin

Members of the campus community are lending their talent to Front Row Players (FRP), a Syracuse-based musical theater program for adults of all abilities. Local TV news anchor Farah Jadran G’09 will serve as master of ceremonies for “Take the…

Arts & Culture

La Casita Cultural Center Kicks Off Hispanic Heritage Month with Exhibition ‘Pa’ La Calle’ (To the Streets)

Monday, September 9, 2019, By News Staff

La Casita Cultural Center is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with the opening of a new exhibition launched with an opening reception on Friday, Sept. 13, at 6 p.m. Admission to the event is free and open to the public. A…

Local Nonprofit Organizations to Visit Campus for Open Recruitment Session

Thursday, September 5, 2019, By Delaney Van Wey

More than 30 leaders in the Syracuse community will come together this week at Syracuse University to share something that is special to them: the mission, vision and successes of their nonprofits. The 32nd annual “Show and Tell” event, organized…

Campus & Community

Student Advisory Council Call for Applications

Friday, August 23, 2019, By News Staff

The Division of Enrollment and the Student Experience seeks undergraduate, graduate and law student applications for the Student Advisory Council. All students, regardless of class year and major, are encouraged to apply. The Student Advisory Council is a group of…