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Convocation Remarks by Chancellor Kent Syverud

Friday, August 22, 2014, By News Staff

Good morning. A lot of speeches today, mine will be brief. On behalf of my colleagues on the faculty and staff, I welcome you all to Syracuse University. After my welcome, you are going to hear from Professor Kristi Andersen,…

Maxwell School Welcomes 2014-2015 Humphrey Fellows

Thursday, August 21, 2014, By News Staff

The Executive Education Program at the Maxwell School has welcomed 10 2014-2015 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows, who are embarking on a year of academic study, professional development, and cultural exchange at Maxwell. The fellowship is sponsored and funded by the…

President of Max Kade Foundation to Visit Syracuse Sept. 8

Thursday, August 21, 2014, By Rob Enslin

The Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics (LLL) in the College of Arts and Sciences is sponsoring a lecture by one of its most celebrated alumni, who also is a leader in German-American relations. Lya Friedrich Pfeifer ’65, G’67, president…

STEM

Mohan Named Interim Dean-Designate of College of Engineering and Computer Science

Thursday, August 21, 2014, By News Staff

Syracuse University Vice Chancellor and Provost Eric F. Spina today named Chilukuri K. Mohan interim dean-designate of the College of Engineering and Computer Science. A faculty member at the University for more than 25 years, Mohan has served as chair of…

Dineen Hall Opening Celebration Set for Sept. 12

Wednesday, August 20, 2014, By News Staff

The College of Law is celebrating the opening of Dineen Hall on Friday, Sept. 12, with a series of events to engage students, faculty, alumni, friends and the legal community.

STEM

Faculty Excellence Awards Fund Upgrades to Curriculum

Monday, August 18, 2014, By Matt Wheeler

As part of the continuous improvement of the College of Engineering and Computer Science’s educational experience, Amit Agrawal, the John E. and Patricia Breyer Professor in Electrical Engineering, and Professor Dacheng Ren will receive this year’s Faculty Excellence Awards. The…

Online ‘Leadership and Culture’ Program Now Open for International Students

Friday, August 15, 2014, By Diane Stirling

Adjusting to college can be daunting for many students. Making that transition as an international student in a new country, facing a different culture, can extend the acclimation period and may result in a less successful transition. Tips and tools…

Evacuation Drills Schedule for Academic and Administrative Buildings, Summer 2014

Friday, August 15, 2014, By News Staff

(Update: This week’s evacuation drills have been cancelled.) The Environmental Health and Safety Services Office (EHSS) will conduct the summer 2014 evacuation drills in academic and administrative buildings from Aug. 18-22. The building drills will be conducted in the morning…

Arts & Culture

College of Arts and Sciences Launches Minor in Arabic

Wednesday, August 13, 2014, By News Staff

In response to the growing interest in understanding Arab contemporary society, the College of Arts and Sciences has launched a minor degree program in Arabic. The 20-credit-hour program prepares students to read, write and communicate orally in Arabic at a…

Health & Society

Michael Schwartz Receives Fulbright to Study Health Care Access for Deaf Persons in Northern Ireland

Wednesday, August 13, 2014, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Michael Schwartz, associate professor of law and director of the Disability Rights Clinic in the College of Law, has been named a recipient of a research scholarship through the U.S.-U.K Fulbright Awards Program. He will spend the spring 2015 semester…