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Statement from M. Gail Hamner, Professor of Religion

Friday, September 2, 2016, By News Staff

I deeply regret the embarrassment the decision I made and my poor choice of words have caused my department, my colleagues and my fellow faculty. Overly concerned about how others would react, my email to Shimon Dotan stressed my fears…

STEM

Researchers to Develop a New Category of Biomaterials

Thursday, September 1, 2016, By Matt Wheeler

Most people know someone with a hip or knee implant. These artificial joints are made up of metals and polymers known as biomaterials, which are essentially materials that can be safely introduced into the human body. Biomaterials can also help…

STEM

Clear for Landing—Navy Funds Fluid Dynamics Research

Thursday, September 1, 2016, By Matt Wheeler

Landing a plane on an aircraft carrier is a dangerous maneuver. There’s only so much space to land, and ships are moving targets. Ships heave. They sway. They surge. They pitch, roll and yaw. Plus, airplanes move similarly in the…

Campus & Community

Focus on Assessment Workshop on Rubrics

Thursday, September 1, 2016, By News Staff

The Office of the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs has announced Focus on Assessment, a series of professional development workshops scheduled for the fall 2016 semester. The first workshop, Introduction to Rubrics, is Friday, Sept. 23. Dannelle Stevens is a…

Campus & Community

Race and Our Communities to Explore Race, Justice, Violence and Police in 21st Century America

Thursday, September 1, 2016, By News Staff

Tonight, Syracuse University will host the inaugural Fall 2016 Symposium on Race and Our Communities: Race, Justice, Violence and Police in 21st Century America.  The symposium will provide an opportunity for candid conversation about racial inequality, community relations, police brutality…

Veterans

‘Our Doors Opened Wide: Syracuse University and the GI Bill, 1945-1950’

Wednesday, August 31, 2016, By Pamela Whiteley McLaughlin

Syracuse University Libraries’ fall exhibition, “Our Doors Opened Wide: Syracuse University and the GI Bill, 1945-1950,” will open  Sept. 15 in Bird Library. Curated by University Archivist Meg Mason, the exhibition explores the dramatic impact of the GI Bill and…

Campus & Community

Bea González Named University Liaison to Posse Scholar Program

Wednesday, August 31, 2016, By Carol Boll

Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud has appointed University College Dean and Special Assistant to the Chancellor Bea González to serve as the University’s liaison to the Posse Foundation scholarship program. In her capacity as liaison, González will work closely with…

Campus & Community

Meet the Race Symposium Panelists

Wednesday, August 31, 2016, By Shannon Andre

On Thursday, Sept. 1, Syracuse University will host the inaugural Fall 2016 Symposium on Race and Our Communities: Race, Justice, Violence and Police in 21st Century America. The symposium will provide an opportunity for candid conversation about racial inequality, community…

Campus & Community

University Union and Traditions Commission Present James Franco

Tuesday, August 30, 2016, By News Staff

University Union is proud to announce that James Franco will be speaking at this year’s Traditions Commission event. The show will take place on Saturday, Sept. 17, in Goldstein Auditorium. Doors will open at 7:15 p.m. and the show begins…

Media, Law & Policy

CCJI to Hold Emmett Till Reauthorization Act Briefing on Capitol Hill

Tuesday, August 30, 2016, By Scott McDowell

The Cold Case Justice Initiative (CCJI) at the College of Law will host a briefing on the Emmett Till Reauthorization Act at the Capitol Visitor’s Center, First St. NE, Room HVC-215, Washington, D.C., on Sept. 12 from 4:30-7 p.m. Paula…