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University to Host ASCE Upstate New York Regional Student Conference

Tuesday, April 11, 2017, By Matt Wheeler

On April 20-22, Syracuse University will host the 2017 American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Upstate New York Regional Student Conference. The event is a chance for civil engineering undergraduate students to participate in fun and challenging competitions, develop teamwork and…

STEM

STEM Faculty Land Grant to Recruit, Retain Underrepresented Students

Tuesday, April 11, 2017, By Elizabeth Droge-Young

Four Syracuse University professors, led by John Tillotson, associate professor and department chair of science teaching, have received a three-year, $999,719 National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to support recruitment and retention of underrepresented students in science, technology, engineering and math…

Campus & Community

2017 University Scholars Selected

Monday, April 10, 2017, By News Staff

Twelve graduating seniors have been named as the 2017 Syracuse University Scholars, the highest undergraduate honor that the University bestows. The University Scholars will represent the entire graduating class at the May 14 Commencement ceremony. On Wednesday, May 10, the…

STEM

Biology Professor Named to National Academy of Sciences Committee

Monday, April 10, 2017, By Amy Manley

Susan Parks, assistant professor of biology in the College of Arts and Sciences, has been appointed to the National Academy of Sciences Committee on Offshore Science and Assessment. As part of the National Academies’ Ocean Studies Board and Board on…

Arts & Culture

Fifth Annual ‘Cripping’ the Comic Con Goes Global, Registration Now Open

Friday, April 7, 2017, By Shannon Andre

The fifth annual “Cripping” the Comic Con symposium is Saturday, April 22, from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Schine Student Center.  Students, faculty, staff and community members can register now using the “Cripping” the Comic Con online registration form….

Arts & Culture

VPA MFA Candidates’ Exhibition ‘Let’s Be Dragons’ Spans Five Venues in Syracuse, NYC

Wednesday, April 5, 2017, By Erica Blust

“Let’s Be Dragons,” the master of fine arts (M.F.A.) exhibition of the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA), will open in five different venues in Syracuse and New York City in April. The exhibition features work by 29 M.F.A….

Campus & Community

Sexual Assault Awareness Month Begins April 1

Friday, March 31, 2017, By Shannon Andre

The Office of Health Promotion, in collaboration with numerous student groups, offices and departments, presents Sexual Assault Awareness Month throughout April.  The month aims to bring a number of educational, empowering and engaging programs and events to promote the importance…

WSYR-TV

Drone Drops Yield Research Data

Thursday, March 30, 2017, By Keith Kobland

Mark Glauser, Professor of Manufacturing, Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, was interviewed by WSTM-TV and WSYR TV in coverage of drone drop research.

Campus & Community

University Lectures Hosts Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist Sonia Nazario

Thursday, March 30, 2017, By Kevin Morrow

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, author and activist Sonia Nazario closes out the 2016-17 University Lectures series at Syracuse University on Wednesday, April 5, at 7:30 p.m. in Hendricks Chapel. Her presentation is free and open to the public. American Sign Language…

Campus & Community

Vice Chancellor Wheatly Describes Future of the Bandier Program

Thursday, March 30, 2017, By News Staff

In the message to the College of Visual and Performing Arts and Newhouse School communities today, Vice Chancellor and Provost Michele Wheatly described the future of the Bandier Program. This includes an additional generous gift from the program’s patron, Martin…