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Campus & Community

University Champions National Cyber Security Awareness Month

Friday, October 16, 2015, By Christopher C. Finkle

National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM)—observed every October—is a collaborative effort between government and industry to ensure every American has the resources they need to stay safer and more secure online. Here at the University, Information Technology Services (ITS) will…

Arts & Culture

Philosopher Publishes Book on Jürgen Habermas

Friday, October 16, 2015, By Sarah Scalese

Kenneth Baynes, professor of philosophy in  the College of Arts and Sciences, is the author of “Habermas” (Routledge, 2015), a new book on the life and work of Jürgen Habermas, one of the world’s leading philosophers and sociologists. Baynes, also…

Campus & Community

ITS Offers Workshops on Improving Accessibility of Documents, Web Pages

Friday, October 16, 2015, By Christopher C. Finkle

Information Technology Services (ITS) is accepting registrations for two series of training workshops that will build faculty and staff awareness of, sensitivity to and proficiency in ensuring the accessibility of information communications and technologies. “Creating Accessible Documents” focuses on course…

Campus & Community

Chancellor’s Diversity and Inclusion Workgroup Members Announced

Friday, October 16, 2015, By News Staff

On Sept. 28, Chancellor Kent Syverud announced the creation of a new University-wide Chancellor’s Workgroup on Diversity and Inclusion. Since then, more than 100 members of the campus community nominated themselves or another person to join the workgroup. The nomination…

Campus & Community

Chancellor Syverud Addresses October Meeting of University Senate

Thursday, October 15, 2015, By Sarah Scalese

Syracuse University’s fiscal health, student life, academic affairs and Fast Forward Syracuse were among the topics of Chancellor Kent Syverud’s address to the University Senate last week. The 25-minute presentation was his first to the University’s academic governing body since…

Campus & Community

ITS Invites All to Virtual Reality for Learning Seminar

Thursday, October 15, 2015, By Christopher C. Finkle

Free registration is now available for zSpace’s Virtual Reality for Learning Seminar. This “lunch and learn” session will be hosted by Information Technology Services at the SU MakerSpace on Wednesday, Oct. 21, from noon-1:30 p.m. Experience the latest in virtual…

Campus & Community

University’s Statement on Syracuse City Police Activity

Wednesday, October 14, 2015, By News Staff

Wednesday evening, a crime occurred in the City of Syracuse, nearly two miles from the Syracuse University campus. The suspects of this crime were seen near Oakwood Cemetery, prompting the University to take a number of steps to ensure the…

Business & Economy

Whitman School Hosts ‘Marketing Day’

Wednesday, October 14, 2015, By Kerri D. Howell

The  Martin J. Whitman School of Management will host its annual “Marketing Day” on Friday, Oct. 23, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the school, 721 University Ave. The program will take place in Room 002. Co-sponsored by the…

Biklen Imaging Disability in Film Showcase to Be Presented Oct. 17

Wednesday, October 14, 2015, By Jennifer Russo

The filmography of School of Education Dean Emeritus Douglas Biklen will be celebrated at the 12th annual Syracuse International Film Festival. The Doug Biklen Imaging Disability in Film Showcase will be held on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2:30-5 p.m. at the…

STEM

Plants Cope with Climate Change at the Gene Level

Wednesday, October 14, 2015, By Elizabeth Droge-Young

Climate change can influence everything from pine beetle outbreaks in the Rocky Mountains to rising sea levels in Papua New Guinea. In the face of a rapidly changing earth, plants and animals are forced to quickly deal with new challenges…