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Faculty Experts Comment on Plans to Withdraw U.S. from Iran Nuclear Deal
On May 8, Pres. Trump officially announced plans to withdraw the U.S. from the Iran nuclear deal. Syracuse University experts Steven Pike and Robert Murrett offer insight below: Steven Pike Assistant Professor, Public Relations and Public Diplomacy S.I. Newhouse School…
Faculty and Staff Invited to Register for Women’s Wellness Presentation
As part of our Women’s Health Month celebration, Pat Salzer, a Workplace Wellness Consultant for Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield, will be on campus May 16 to present “Women’s Wellness: Making Time for You.” Join us to learn about leading…
Advancing Discovery: Faculty Research in the Humanities—Part III
“I’ve always found this hostility to be kind of ridiculous,” says historian Geoffrey C. Ward, referring to the false silos that can form between members of the Ivory Tower and the lay public—and even among professors, themselves. Known for his…
New Faculty Snapshot: Radhika Garg, Assistant Professor, School of Information Studies
Advancing Discovery: Faculty Research in the Humanities—Part II
Scholars have long debated the relationship between science and the humanities. Some say the differences are cultural, citing the tendency of scientists to focus on questions with clear, definite answers and of humanists to concentrate on the questions themselves—the more…
Advancing Discovery: Faculty Research in the Humanities—Part I
2018 is proving to be a watershed year for the humanities at Syracuse. Despite ongoing threats to federal arts and cultural funding, the Humanities Center is entering its second decade, awash in experience and excellence, while one of its signature…
Facebook Testimony Raises More Questions
Facebook’s CTO recently testified in front of the British Parliament, and when all was said and done, it may have left more questions than answers. This specifically was acknowledged after the official did not read the terms and conditions aspect…
SU Bookstore Requests Faculty Recommendations
Calling all faculty! The SU Bookstore is requesting faculty submissions for textbook adoptions, recommended technology and supplemental course materials as soon as possible via bookweb.syr.edu. The store strives to equip students with the appropriate materials to succeed and faculty submissions…
135 Faculty, Staff Honored for Years of Service to the University
A total of 135 faculty and staff were honored on Friday, April 20, for their significant years of service to Syracuse University marking the start of a new tradition and the return of a former tradition. A new tradition began…
Apply to Become a Peer Facilitator with the Syracuse Reads Program
The new Syracuse Reads Program for all first-year and transfer students kicks off this fall with Trevor Noah’s book “Born a Crime.” Student peer facilitators will engage new students in discussions on the book and receive a $400 stipend. The…