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Forty School of Education Students Installed into Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society

Thursday, November 30, 2017, By Jennifer Russo

A student-led initiative has established a chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, the international honor society in education, at the School of Education. Forty students were initiated as charter members of Alpha Delta Iota chapter at the installation ceremony in November….

Campus & Community

AKPsi Hosts ‘Celebration of Education’ Fundraising Gala

Tuesday, November 28, 2017, By News Staff

The purpose of the “Celebration of Education” Fundraising Gala, Nov. 30 at 7-9 p.m. in the Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel & Conference Center, is to bring the Syracuse University community together for a banquet highlighting the importance of education and…

Health & Society

University to Host State of the Art Conference on Postsecondary Education and Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

Tuesday, November 14, 2017, By Jennifer Russo

The ninth annual State of the Art Conference on Postsecondary Education and Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities runs Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 15 and 16, at the Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel and Conference Center and the Schine Student Center. Including a…

STEM

Exploring Evolution Acceptance for Better Science Education

Monday, November 13, 2017, By Elizabeth Droge-Young

Understanding the nature of science is the greatest predictor of evolution acceptance in college students, a new study finds. With a minority of American adults fully accepting evolution, the fundamental principle of biological science, this research provides guidance for educators…

Health & Society

Educators Prepare for New State Science Standards at ‘It’s Go Time! Science for All’ Conference

Tuesday, November 7, 2017, By Jennifer Russo

With new state science standards in effect since July 1, another sold-out crowd of teachers and administrators from across the state will converge on Roxboro Road Middle School today for a conference that brings together national leaders in science education; “live”…

Campus & Community

School of Education Offers New Graduate Scholarship Initiative, Open House Nov. 10

Monday, November 6, 2017, By Jennifer Russo

The School of Education has announced a new scholarship initiative that will provide master’s tuition support for the children of Syracuse University employees. The Orange Family Scholarship will offer funding covering 25 percent of the cost of tuition to children of Syracuse…

Health & Society

School of Education Hosts Research Conference Nov. 3-5 for Special Education Thought Leaders

Thursday, November 2, 2017, By Jennifer Russo

Researchers, theorists and federal policy makers will gather at the School of Education this weekend to grapple with issues focused on improving post-school outcomes for students with significant cognitive disabilities (SWSCD). The conference—“Policy, Practice, and Long-Term Outcomes: The Current State…

Campus & Community

Oct. 25 Faculty-Staff Flu Clinic Rescheduled

Monday, October 23, 2017, By News Staff

The employee flu clinic scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 25 in Newhouse 1, Miron Special Events Room has been rescheduled. It will take place Tuesday, Nov. 7, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., in Newhouse 1, Miron Special Events Room 303. You must…

Health & Society

Join the Be Wise Peer Educator Team

Wednesday, October 18, 2017, By Joyce LaLonde

The Be Wise peer education team within the Office of Health Promotion in the Division of Enrollment and the Student Experience is recruiting new peer educators for the 2017-2018 academic year. As peer educators, students work with the Office of…

Health & Society

Falk College Celebrates 100 Years of Nutrition Education

Wednesday, October 4, 2017, By Michele Barrett

When nutrition-based courses debuted in 1917 at Syracuse University, cooking laboratories included 24 gas stoves, one fireless cooker and a coal range. What a difference a century makes. In celebration of 100 years of nutrition education, Falk College hosted nearly 150…