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Physics Professor Eric Schiff Takes on State Fair Games

Wednesday, August 30, 2017, By Sawyer Kamman

While many play the Midways Games of the State Fair for fun and prizes, Syracuse University College of Arts and Sciences Physics Professor Eric Schiff sees them as a learning opportunity- and a way to find an easier win, he…

Arts & Culture

Syracuse One of Playbill’s 10 Most Represented Colleges on Broadway

Wednesday, August 30, 2017, By Erica Blust

Playbill has ranked Syracuse University on its list of the “10 Most Represented Colleges on Broadway in the 2017-18 Season.” Syracuse tied for the no. 8 spot. Syracuse alumni included in the listing are Lauren Blackman ’02 (“Anastasia”), Sharone Sayegh…

Campus & Community

College Students Pay Just $1 Daily Admission for Remainder of State Fair, Free Transportation Provided by SU

Wednesday, August 30, 2017, By News Staff

In recognition of New York State’s world-class colleges and universities, the State Fair will offer college students $1 admission with a valid school identification beginning Wednesday and running through Labor Day. The promotion is one of four Special Fair Days…

Media, Law & Policy

University Host to International Students Selected through Open Society Foundations’ Scholarship Program

Wednesday, August 30, 2017, By Kathleen Haley

Fifty-eight international students converged on the Syracuse University campus this summer as part of the Open Society Foundations’ pre-academic summer program. The students received Open Society Foundations (OSF) scholarships to attend graduate school at one of many American universities, and…

Media, Law & Policy

Newhouse Alumnus Providing Coverage, Aid Post Hurricane

Wednesday, August 30, 2017, By Keith Kobland

As the post-Hurricane Harvey rescue and recover efforts continue, Nick Natario ’08 and his photographer at KTRK-TV in Houston put their video gear aside and begin saving hurricane victims.

Business & Economy

Course Gives Non-Whitman Majors an Engaging Introduction to Business

Tuesday, August 29, 2017, By News Staff

As students took their seats on day one of Business Essentials (BUA 201), many were surprised by the attire of one of the instructors. Professor Alex McKelvie stood before them in gym shorts and a T-shirt emblazoned with the word…

Campus & Community

Employee Appreciation Day Is Sept. 16 at the Dome

Tuesday, August 29, 2017, By Jaclyn D. Grosso

Syracuse University celebrates Employee Appreciation Day with $5 football tickets at the Dome on Saturday, Sept. 16, when the Orange takes on Central Michigan at 3:30 p.m. Employees and their guests are invited to the Shaw Quad prior to the…

Campus & Community

CV Updates to Include Faculty Contributions to Diversity and Inclusion Goals

Tuesday, August 29, 2017, By Carol Boll

 The Office of the Provost has announced revisions to the form that faculty use to update their curriculum vitae annually. The changes were made in order to better reflect faculty contributions to equity, diversity, inclusion, international knowledge and global perspective….

National Geographic

Prof. Monmonier Examines Map Inventions in New Book

Tuesday, August 29, 2017, By Sawyer Kamman

Geography Professor Mark Monmonier of the Maxwell School was heavily featured in the National Geographic article, “These are the Cleverest, Weirdest, Mapping Ideas Ever Patented.” Monmonier uncovered and engaged with over 300 map-related patents for his new book, “Patents and…

Campus & Community

The Engineering Science Behind Thrill Rides at the State Fair

Tuesday, August 29, 2017, By Alex Dunbar

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Professor John Dannenhoffer explains how midway thrill rides use engineering principles to twist, turn, drop and thrill people at the New York State Fair.