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Health & Society

Celebrate National Nutrition Month With the Wellness Initiative Team

Friday, February 24, 2023, By News Staff

National Nutrition Month, celebrated in March, focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. Throughout the month, faculty and staff are invited to join programs from the Wellness Initiative that…

Campus & Community

Deadline for 2022 Flexible Spending Account Reimbursement Is April 30

Thursday, February 23, 2023, By News Staff

For faculty and staff who had a flexible spending account (FSA) through Syracuse University in 2022, the deadline to submit eligible expenses from the previous calendar year (Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2022) for reimbursement is April 30, 2023. Additionally, up to…

Campus & Community

Committee to Identify Next Falk College Dean Appointed  

Thursday, February 23, 2023, By News Staff

Vice Chancellor, Provost and Chief Academic Officer Gretchen Ritter today announced the members of the search committee charged with identifying the next dean of the Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics. “Falk College has undergone tremendous growth and success…

Campus & Community

Advisory Committee Appointed for School of Information Studies Dean Search

Thursday, February 23, 2023, By News Staff

Vice Chancellor, Provost and Chief Academic Officer Gretchen Ritter today announced the appointment of a search advisory committee tasked with selecting the next dean of the School of Information Studies (iSchool). David Seaman, dean of libraries and University librarian, has…

Campus & Community

Women in Leadership Initiative Hosts Gloria Somolekae G’94, H’22 on International Women’s Day

Thursday, February 23, 2023, By News Staff

In celebration of International Women’s Day on Wednesday, March 8, the Women in Leadership Initiative (WiL), in partnership with the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, the School of Information Studies and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, is…

STEM

Engineered Magic: Wooden Seed Carriers Mimic the Behavior of Self-Burying Seeds

Wednesday, February 22, 2023, By Alex Dunbar

Before a seed can grow into a tree, flower or plant, it needs to successfully implant itself in soil—a delicate and complex process. Seeds need to be able to take root and then remain protected from hungry birds and harsh…

Campus & Community

Students Still Reeling From the Most Devastating Natural Disaster in Turkey Since 1939

Wednesday, February 22, 2023, By News Staff

On Feb. 6, 2023, at approximately 4:17 a.m., the first earthquake hit the town of Gaziantep, which lies in southeastern Turkey near the border of Syria. This was the first and most destructive earthquake of that day, reaching a magnitude…

Campus & Community

Jordan Pierre ’23 and Dylan Blaine France ’24 Determined to Help Next Generation of Students

Tuesday, February 21, 2023, By John Boccacino

Most students who come to Syracuse University as wide-eyed first-year students think they have all the time in the world to institute the changes they wish to see in their communities and on campus. But the reality can be somewhat…

Arts & Culture

Music History Professor Receives Carnegie Grant to Study Women’s Music in West Africa

Monday, February 20, 2023, By Dan Bernardi

From improving mood to reducing anxiety, research has shown that music and dance can offer many health benefits. For cultures in West Africa, the power of music and dance extends far beyond boosting physical and mental well-being. According to Ruth Opara,…

Campus & Community

Student Employee and Supervisor of the Year Nominations Open

Monday, February 20, 2023, By News Staff

In recognition of National Student Employment Week in April, the Student Employment (’Cuse Works) team will host a series of events, including recognition awards, to celebrate the contributions and hard work of student employees. University community members are invited to…