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University to Operate on Reduced Schedule during Green Days

Friday, December 15, 2017, By News Staff

The University will be operating under its Green Days and reduced occupancy schedule format for the Winter Break period from 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 22, through Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018. During the Holiday/Green Days period: • All academic and…

Health & Society

Hendricks Dean Invited to Preach in Historic Cathedral in South Africa

Thursday, December 14, 2017, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

South Africa holds a special place in the heart of Brian Konkol, the newly installed dean of Hendricks Chapel. From 2008-12, Konkol and his wife, Kristen, served in South Africa as country coordinators of the Young Adults in Global Mission…

Campus & Community

Sparkling Holiday Wishes from Syracuse University

Thursday, December 14, 2017, By News Staff

Enjoy a special holiday greeting, then share how Orange adds a sparkle to your world, using #holidayorange. Wishing you warm memories and a bright holiday season!

Campus & Community

University Endorses Learning Outcomes Assessment to Ensure Academic Program Accountability, Excellence

Wednesday, December 13, 2017, By Carol Boll

Four years ago, math Professor Terry McConnell was asked to participate in a series of meetings with faculty to help advance a campuswide culture of assessment and allay any concerns about a Universitywide move toward student learning assessment. McConnell didn’t…

STEM

Bend Or Break? ECS 101 Students Test Wood Bridge Designs

Monday, December 11, 2017, By Alex Dunbar

Designing a wood bridge is one thing. Actually building it knowing a series of 19-pound weights will be placed on it is another. Teams of first-year students from the College of Engineering & Computer Science in ECS 101 had about a week…

Arts & Culture

Fulbright Recipient Flourishes in Living and Learning Abroad

Friday, December 8, 2017, By Kathleen Haley

The best part of living and studying abroad for Frederick “Rick” Cieri ’17 is learning something new every day. That includes the joy of honing his skills in foreign languages—four, so far. “You can never stop learning more about a…

Media, Law & Policy

Newhouse PR Program Named Finalist in PRWeek Awards Competition

Thursday, December 7, 2017, By Wendy S. Loughlin

The public relations program in the Newhouse School has been named a finalist for the PRWeek Award in the Outstanding Education Program category. Finalists in all PRWeek Award categories were announced Dec. 6. Newhouse’s PR program was named by PRWeek…

Campus & Community

Chancellor Syverud Addresses Dec. 6 University Senate Meeting

Thursday, December 7, 2017, By News Staff

Chancellor Kent Syverud discussed several issues at Wednesday’s meeting of the University Senate. He addressed pending changes to federal tax policy, issues related to disabilities and workplace sexual harassment, the Ombuds Office and the Faculty Salary Survey. Also in his…

Arts & Culture

Native Speaker Will Bring Life to Ghanaian Language in Linguistics Class

Wednesday, December 6, 2017, By Kathleen Haley

The best way to learn the intricacies of a foreign language is through the words of a native speaker. Assistant Professor Christopher Green is making that happen for students who want to explore a particular African language in his spring…

Media, Law & Policy

College of Law Holds Commencement Ceremony for Master of Laws Graduates

Wednesday, December 6, 2017, By Martin Walls

The College of Law celebrated the graduation of nine master of laws in American law students—representing seven countries across three continents—at a Commencement ceremony in the Melanie Gray Ceremonial Courtroom in Dineen Hall on Dec. 1. Introducing the graduates, Dean…