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Distinguished Professor Emeritus Jozef Zwislocki Dies

Wednesday, May 16, 2018, By News Staff

Jozef J. Zwislocki of Fayetteville, New York, died on May 14 at the age of 96. He was a Distinguished Professor Emeritus of neuroscience at Syracuse University and a Doctor Honoris Causa at both the University of Adam Mickiewicz in…

STEM

ECS Professor Secures Yahoo Donation of Servers for Research Processing

Tuesday, May 15, 2018, By Kathleen Haley

The search to answer research questions through vast amounts of data requires massive amounts of computer server space. Syracuse University has a healthy number of data servers ready to assist researchers, but a recent donation by Yahoo is adding more…

Campus & Community

Five New Members Elected to University’s Board of Trustees

Monday, May 14, 2018, By Kathleen Haley

Syracuse University has announced the election of five new members to its Board of Trustees. The new members include alumni Harold “Hal” Fetner ’83 and Elisabeth “Lisa” Fontenelli ’86, and Michael A. Newhouse, Jeffrey Scruggs and David N. Watson, all…

Campus & Community

Kathrine Switzer ’68, G’72 Commencement Address

Sunday, May 13, 2018, By Keith Kobland

Kathrine Switzer ’68, G ’72 delivers the keynote address at commencement ceremonies Sunday at the dome. The following is a video and transcript of her inspiring message to the grads.

Media, Law & Policy

Summit to Showcase Innovative Uses of Government Data

Friday, May 11, 2018, By J.D. Ross

The School of Information Studies (iSchool), the City of Syracuse, and the Center for Technology in Government at the State University of New York at Albany are joining together to offer the Upstate Data Summit at Syracuse University in June. The one-day event, planned for…

Arts & Culture

Yates-Richard Wins Ford Foundation Fellowship

Friday, May 11, 2018, By Carol Boll

Meina Yates-Richard, assistant professor of English in the College of Arts and Sciences, has received a Ford Foundation Fellowship for the 2018-19 academic year. The post-doctoral fellowship was awarded as part of a national competition to provide one year’s research…

Health & Society

Defensive Projection: One Possible Explanation Behind Eric Schneiderman’s Alleged Behavior

Friday, May 11, 2018, By Daryl Lovell

Former New York attorney general Eric Schneiderman made headlines this week after allegations surfaced from multiple women claiming he subjected them to nonconsensual physical violence. The latest story in a familiar string of allegations against prominent figures and people in…

Campus & Community

YWCA Honors Two University Members for Local Achievements

Friday, May 11, 2018, By Jaclyn D. Grosso

Two members of the Syracuse University community received the Diversity Achievers Award from the YWCA of Syracuse and Onondaga County at the 20th Annual YWCA Day of Commitment to Eliminate Racism and Promote Diversity event on May 8. Brian E….

Campus & Community

On My Own Time Exhibit Open through May 16

Friday, May 11, 2018, By Jaclyn D. Grosso

Syracuse University faculty and staff are invited to view and enjoy their colleagues’ creative works of paintings, photos, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry and other creations in the On My Own Time exhibition in the Noble Room of Hendricks Chapel. The exhibit…

Campus & Community

Chancellor’s Summer Update #2

Thursday, May 10, 2018, By News Staff

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: As I mentioned last week, over the summer, University leaders will provide regular updates on our progress in addressing critical issues. Today’s update covers many important areas, including the student conduct process, the disability audit…