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Technology Review

“What does progress mean to you?”

Wednesday, February 24, 2021, By Lily Datz

Farhana Sultana, associate professor of geography and the environment, was quoted in the Technology Review story “What does progress mean to you?” Sultana, who studies human rights and citizenship, comments on what exactly the term “progress” means to her as…

Campus & Community

What’s in It for Me? Faculty and Staff Resources Available at the Libraries

Wednesday, February 24, 2021, By Cristina Hatem

Syracuse University Libraries is an invaluable resource not only for students, but for faculty and staff as well. For more information on the Libraries services, collections, spaces and resources, visit library.syr.edu, text 315.464.0744,  call 315.443.4083, email or Live Chat 24 hours…

Campus & Community

Chancellor Discusses DPS Review, Revised COVID Guidelines and Leadership Searches in Remarks to University Senate

Wednesday, February 24, 2021, By News Staff

In his remarks to the University Senate today, Chancellor Kent Syverud provided an overview of the Department of Public Safety (DPS) review and upcoming actions on diversity, equity, inclusion and access. He also discussed what New York State COVID guidelines…

Campus & Community

Data Tool Expands Support of News Text Mining

Wednesday, February 24, 2021, By Cristina Hatem

Syracuse University Libraries is pleased to announce that enhanced text mining for newspaper content is now available within the ProQuest database platform called TDM Studio.  The Libraries is an early adopter of this researcher-friendly text mining tool. One component of…

Health & Society

Boost Your Immune System With These Expert Tips (and Recipes!)

Wednesday, February 24, 2021, By News Staff

A healthy immune system is important throughout the year, but even more so during cold and flu season and while we remain at-risk of contracting COVID-19. In honor of National Nutrition Month, celebrated in March, we tapped into campus experts…

Campus & Community

Annual Disability Day of Mourning Is March 1

Wednesday, February 24, 2021, By Gabrielle Lake

Each year, Syracuse University unites in honor of Disability Day of Mourning (DDoM). On Monday, March 1, from 1 to 2 p.m. ET, the campus community is invited to join the Intercultural Collective’s Disability Cultural Center to remember, mourn, honor…

Campus & Community

What Faculty and Staff Can Discover at the Transformed Schine Student Center

Wednesday, February 24, 2021, By Maria Damiano

It’s called the “Hildegarde and J. Myer Schine Student Center,” but the newly transformed building offers a place for faculty, staff and all the members of the University community to gather, eat, socialize, work and more. Please note: during the…

The Hill

Nina Kohn writes “Netflix’s ‘I Care a Lot’ should worry you.”

Wednesday, February 24, 2021, By Lily Datz

Nina Kohn, the David M. Levy Professor of Law and faculty director of online education in the College of Law, co-authored an op-ed for The Hill titled “Netflix’s ‘I Care a Lot’ should worry you.” Kohn, an expert on elder…

Campus & Community

Two Faculty Members Elected to the Provost’s Advisory Committee on Promotion and Tenure

Tuesday, February 23, 2021, By News Staff

Two faculty members have been elected to serve two-year terms on the Provost’s Advisory Committee on Promotion and Tenure. Kenneth Baynes, professor of philosophy, will fill the seat representing the College of Arts and Sciences–Humanities; and Sarah McCoubrey, professor of…

Veterans

New Video Series and Website Aim to Improve Military-Connected Students Experience in Job Market

Tuesday, February 23, 2021, By Brandon Dyer

While there are many programs to help translate military skills, there are few that support veterans in learning to communicate that translation effectively. To address this issue, Veteran Career Services in the Office of Veterans and Military Affairs (OVMA) has…