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Campus & Community

University Community Mourns Passing of Staff Member and Student Bridget Lawson

Tuesday, October 6, 2020, By Jennifer Russo

The Syracuse University community is mourning the passing of Bridget Lawson, a dedicated staff member, friend, mentor and emerging scholar. For 20 years, Lawson was a fixture in many Syracuse University initiatives, academic opportunity services and organizations that benefitted diverse…

Campus & Community

Schedule Your Flu Shot Today for Oct. 5

Saturday, October 3, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students and Families: As shared in my message on Wednesday, the University is offering an easy way to get your required flu shot this season through our on-campus flu clinic at both the Stadium and Skybarn on South Campus….

Health & Society

Interdisciplinary Approaches to Elder Justice Virtual Conference to Be Held Oct. 15-16

Friday, October 2, 2020, By News Staff

The potential benefits of restorative practices to address elder abuse and exploitation are the focus of a two-day virtual conference taking place Oct. 15-16, sponsored by the College of Law, Falk College and its School of Social Work, the Office…

STEM

ECS Professor Receives NSF Grant for Internet of Things Research

Thursday, October 1, 2020, By Alex Dunbar

The growing capabilities of sensing, computing and communication devices are leading to an explosion of Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructures. Advances in such technologies as autonomous systems and artificial intelligence also promise enormous economic and societal benefits. Naturally, it is…

Campus & Community

Ibram Kendi to Present Virtual Conversation about Anti-Racism, Critical Social Issues Oct. 21

Thursday, October 1, 2020, By Matt Michael

Ibram X. Kendi, Ph.D., one of America’s foremost historians and leading anti-racist voices, will present a virtual “Community Conversation” about anti-racism and critical social issues that affect all of us on Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 7 to 9 p.m. Kendi…

STEM

Meredith Professor Addresses Challenges and Sees New Opportunities in Mixed-Delivery Courses

Wednesday, September 30, 2020, By Brandon Dyer

Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Professor of Teaching Excellence James Spencer adapted his graduate course, Research and Career Resources in Forensic Science, for hybrid instruction this fall. It was a necessity but also a chance to try something new….

Campus & Community

A Woman of Many Firsts: Focusing on Philanthropy

Wednesday, September 30, 2020, By Eileen Korey

Joyce Hergenhan’s professional career was filled with firsts. The young woman who graduated from Syracuse University in 1963 advanced quickly in her career, first in journalism and then corporate communications, often the first female in executive positions. She rose quickly…

Health & Society

Glimmers of Possibility for a More Just World

Wednesday, September 30, 2020, By Dan Bernardi

As we collectively navigate through a global pandemic, pursue social justice on multiple fronts and seek answers to the global warming crisis, “Futures,” the theme of this year’s Syracuse Symposium hosted by the Syracuse University Humanities Center (SUHC), offers a series…

Campus & Community

Getting a Flu Shot Is Required, Easy and Smart!

Wednesday, September 30, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students and Families: As flu season quickly approaches, I am writing to remind you that, as outlined in the Syracuse University SAFE Plan [PDF] and the Stay Safe Pledge, all students are required to get a flu vaccine. Getting…

Schenectady Daily Gazette

“Diversity gap persists on Schenectady Police Department.” 

Monday, September 28, 2020, By Lily Datz

Danielle Smith, professor of African American studies in the College of Arts and director of the Renée Crown University Honors Program, was interviewed for the Schenectady Daily Gazette story “Diversity gap persists on Schenectady Police Department.” The lack of diversity…