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CityLab

Pres. Trump’s Altered Map of Hurricane Dorian Sparks Controversy

Friday, October 4, 2019, By Hailey Womer

Distinguished Professor of Geology in the Maxwell School, Mark Monmonier, was quoted in CityLab for the story, “MapLab: Trump’s ‘Mutilated’ Storm Map.” In the article, Monmonier uses his expertise in manipulative cartography to analyze the altered map of Hurricane Dorian’s track shown…

Arts & Culture

Syracuse International Film Festival Runs Oct. 11, 12, 13

Friday, October 4, 2019, By News Staff

A new honorary festival director, Daniel Baldwin, will welcome guests and present awards at the 16th annual Syracuse International Film Festival (SYRFILMFEST). Films and events will be held Oct. 11-13 at the Red House Arts Center, 400 S. Salina St….

Campus & Community

University Celebrates LGBTQ+ History Month

Friday, October 4, 2019, By Shannon Andre

During the month of October, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Resource Center, in collaboration with on- and off-campus partners, presents a calendar of events, programs and workshops in honor of LGBTQ+ History Month. The celebration also honors the…

Arts & Culture

‘A Chorus Line’ Opens the 2019/20 Department of Drama Season

Thursday, October 3, 2019, By News Staff

The Syracuse University Department of Drama kicks off the 2019-20 season with Michael Bennet’s landmark musical “A Chorus Line.” This production is directed and choreographed by faculty member Brian J. Marcum, who directed the department’s highly successful production of “Crazy…

Campus & Community

Soul Series Offers Opportunities to Be Mindful

Wednesday, October 2, 2019, By Gabrielle Lake

From building connections to exploring a greater sense of purpose, free Soul Series programs cover many topics and have sessions throughout the academic year. With a wide-variety of themes surrounding life’s big questions, such as purpose, love and connection, in…

Veterans

IVMF, Hillsborough Community College Develop New Program for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Wednesday, October 2, 2019, By Leah Lazarz

Earlier this semester, Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) expanded its portfolio of veteran transition programs with the launch of STRIVE-Startup Training Resources Inspiring Veteran Entrepreneurship. Developed with insight from IVMF’s leading research and veteran entrepreneurship teams,…

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…

STEM

Green Named AIAA Associate Fellow

Wednesday, October 2, 2019, By Matt Wheeler

Melissa Green, associate professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering in the College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS), has been named an Associate Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). The prestigious title is awarded to those…

Campus & Community

Students Document the Lives of Central New York Residents as Part of Newhouse’s Annual Fall Workshop

Tuesday, October 1, 2019, By Wendy S. Loughlin

More than 80 graduate, undergraduate and military visual journalism students from the Newhouse School will spend Oct. 3-6 documenting the lives of Syracuse-area residents as part of the school’s annual Fall Workshop. The event is sponsored by the visual communications (VIS) department….

Business & Economy

‘Be Patient, but Move Fast’: An Interview With Entrepreneur Josh Aviv ’15, G’17

Tuesday, October 1, 2019, By News Staff

Syracuse University alumnus Josh Aviv ’15, G‘17 is the founder and CEO of SparkCharge, a startup that manufactures portable high-speed chargers for electric vehicles. Aviv began working on his startup during his time as a student at Syracuse by utilizing…