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McMahon/Ryan Child Advocacy Center Beneficiary of 12th Charity Sports Auction

Tuesday, November 1, 2016, By Michele Barrett

The Sport Management (SPM) Club has announced McMahon/Ryan Child Advocacy Center as the beneficiary of its 12th Annual Charity Sports Auction.  Slated for Dec. 10 in the backcourt of the Carrier Dome, silent bidding on hundreds of auction items, including…

Campus & Community

Highlights from Family Weekend 2016

Tuesday, November 1, 2016, By Natalie Rudakevych

This past weekend, Oct. 28­-30, more than 1,531 families, a total of 4,054 people, joined the Syracuse University community to participate in Family Weekend 2016.  Families traveled from 39 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and nine other countries….

Nautanki Play Provides Cultural Lesson for Students

Tuesday, November 1, 2016, By Keith Kobland

A popular regional opera form of India is helping bring Indian culture a little closer to home for students, who are getting a crash course in Nautanki-style plays. They are learning from one of the best, visiting director Devendra Sharma…

Campus & Community

Nominations Sought for Orange Circle Awards

Monday, October 31, 2016, By Cyndi Moritz

Know someone in the Syracuse University community doing extraordinary things in the service of others? The Office of Alumni Engagement is now accepting nominations for the Orange Circle Awards. These prestigious awards are given out during Philanthropy Week in March…

STEM

Combating Stimulant Misuse in College Environment

Monday, October 31, 2016, By Elizabeth Droge-Young

Recent research suggests one-third of undergraduate students nationwide misuse, or are at risk for misusing stimulants, such as the commonly prescribed ADHD medication Adderall. With funding from biotechnology company Shire, psychology associate professor Kevin Antshel is creating programming to reduce…

Campus & Community

Open Enrollment Begins Today—Enroll Now Through MySlice

Monday, October 31, 2016, By Jaclyn D. Grosso

Open Enrollment, the annual period when University faculty, staff and other eligible individuals make their benefit choices for the coming year, begins today and continues through Friday, Nov. 11.  This is the only time of year when you may elect…

Arts & Culture

Renowned Villiers String Quartet to Perform Nov. 4

Monday, October 31, 2016, By Erica Blust

The internationally renowned Villiers Quartet, winner of the 2015 Radcliffe Chamber Music Competition and quartet-in-residence at the University of Oxford, United Kingdom, will present a concert on Friday, Nov. 4, at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Baker Artist Series…

Campus & Community

Free Speech Policies Available for Open Comment Period through Nov. 18

Monday, October 31, 2016, By Jaclyn D. Grosso

As part of an ongoing dialogue, Chancellor Kent Syverud recently announced that Syracuse University will revise three existing University policies governing speech and expression, consistent with recommendations from the Working Group on Free Speech. The impacted policies—including a new anti-harassment…

Campus & Community

Faculty and Staff: Last Chance to Register for Ten-Minute Challenge

Monday, October 31, 2016, By News Staff

Earn challenge points, win prizes and have fun! The Ten-Minute Challenge is a two week program that provides tips and strategies that will inspire you to find simple, fun, sustainable ways to incorporate healthy habits into your busy life, 10…

Campus & Community

Reminder: Last Flu Clinic for Faculty and Staff Will Be Held Tuesday

Monday, October 31, 2016, By News Staff

The Office of Human Resources, in partnership with Health Services, will offer one more clinic for faculty and staff to receive a free flu vaccine. Annual vaccination is an important step people can take to protect themselves and others from…