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INSCT Co-Hosts International Workshop on Islam and Conflict Norms

Wednesday, December 17, 2014, By Martin Walls

Representatives from the Institute for National Security and Counterterrorism (INSCT) traveled to the Arab Gulf recently to co-host a preparatory workshop toward a future international conference on “Islam and the Laws of War,” to be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,…

Chancellor Receives Final Report from Workgroup

Wednesday, December 17, 2014, By Shannon Andre

The Chancellor’s Workgroup on Sexual Violence Prevention, Education and Advocacy delivered its final report to Chancellor Kent Syverud today. Appointed on Sept. 5, the workgroup was charged with identifying any critical gaps in service and support as a result of…

STEM

Biologist Reveals How Whales May ‘Sing’ for Their Supper

Tuesday, December 16, 2014, By Amy Manley

Humpback whales have a trick or two when it comes to finding a quick snack at the bottom of the ocean. Susan Parks, assistant professor of biology, has been studying these unique feeding behaviors.

‘Holidays at Hendricks’ to Be Broadcast on WCNY Television and Radio

Tuesday, December 16, 2014, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

“Holidays at Hendricks,” the annual Syracuse University holiday concert featuring the Hendricks Chapel Choir, Syracuse University Brass Ensemble, Syracuse University Organist Anne Laver and several guest choirs and ensembles, was held in SU’s Hendricks Chapel on Sunday, Dec. 7. Through…

Carrier Dome Runoff Now Being Put to Use

Tuesday, December 16, 2014, By Keith Kobland

With a seven-month-long project complete, rain and snow falling on a portion of the Carrier Dome roof is now being put to good use. The storm water is being used to help flush toilets in the stadium, rather than the…

Veterans

Syracuse Named a Top School in Military Advanced Education’s 2015 Guide

Tuesday, December 16, 2014, By Eileen Jevis

Military Advanced Education (MAE) has named Syracuse University a top school in its 2015 MAE Guide to Colleges & Universities, measuring best practices in military and veteran education. The guide will be released in the December issue of MAE, and…

Health & Society

Faculty, Students Play Role in Creation of Harriet Tubman National Park

Tuesday, December 16, 2014, By News Staff

For more than a decade, Anthropology Professor Douglas Armstrong and his students have worked with the Harriet Tubman Home Inc. to study the archeology and history of Tubman’s residence, farm and the Home for the Aged.

ODEP Grant to Assist Job Training Programs at SU and OCC for People With Disabilities

Tuesday, December 16, 2014, By News Staff

Syracuse University, Onondaga Community College (OCC), the Syracuse City School District, the public workforce system and regional economic development and disability service agents are partnering with employers in high-growth industries to prepare youths and young adults with disabilities for skilled…

WNET to Air Documentary on American Master George Saunders

Monday, December 15, 2014, By News Staff

Fans and followers of author George Saunders, a professor in the creative writing program in the College of Arts and Sciences, will have the opportunity to learn more about the man who has been called America’s greatest living short story…

CCJI Works to Extend Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Act

Friday, December 12, 2014, By Keith Kobland

Members of Syracuse University’s Cold Case Justice Initiative recently held a panel discussion in Washington, D.C., to further explore the Emmett Till Act, which requires the Justice Department and the FBI to devote intensive investigations during a 10-year period to…