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Campus & Community

University Kicks Off 2017 United Way Campaign with Dollar Day at the Dome Friday

Thursday, October 12, 2017, By News Staff

Dollar Day for the United Way returns to the Carrier Dome Friday, Oct. 13, prior to the men’s football game against Clemson. Prior to tipoff at 7 p.m., students representing Syracuse University’s fraternities and sororities will solicit fans for donations…

Campus & Community

Angela Rye Named Keynote Speaker for 2018 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

Wednesday, October 11, 2017, By Keith Kobland

Angela Rye, an acclaimed political commentator for both CNN and NPR, will be the keynote speaker for the 33rd annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at Syracuse University on Jan. 28, 2018. The yearly MLK Celebration at the Carrier Dome…

Arts & Culture

Syracuse Symposium Continues ‘Belonging’ Theme with Artist Wafaa Bilal Oct. 12-13

Wednesday, October 11, 2017, By Rob Enslin

Syracuse Symposium continues its yearlong exploration of “Belonging” with a mini-residency by acclaimed Iraqi-American artist Wafaa Bilal. On Thursday, Oct. 12, Bilal will give a presentation titled “Performing Change: Diaspora and Belonging” from 5-6:30 p.m. in the Peter Graham Scholarly Commons, 114…

Campus & Community

Dependent Tuition Presentation Is Oct. 19

Wednesday, October 11, 2017, By News Staff

Benefits-eligible employees with children approaching college age can learn more about Syracuse University’s dependent tuition benefit at a presentation Thursday, Oct. 19, at noon in 304 Schine Student Center. The presentation will provide an overview of the University’s three dependent tuition…

Health & Society

Study: Clean Power Plan Replacement Worse than Nothing, Costs More than 3,500 Lives and $33B Yearly

Tuesday, October 10, 2017, By News Staff

A new map released today by scientists at Syracuse and Harvard universities shows that, compared to doing nothing, replacing the Clean Power Plan with a narrower option would make air quality worse and endanger more lives, on top of the…

Campus & Community

Career Connects Family History, Research Interests

Tuesday, October 10, 2017, By Renée K. Gadoua

Looking back, Alexei Abrahams ’08 sees a clear line from his family history to his career as an economist studying the Israel-Palestine conflict. He grew up in Ontario and Nova Scotia, but he lived in South Africa from the time…

Health & Society

Supervisor Resource Sessions and Faculty and Staff Assistance Program Orientation Oct. 17

Tuesday, October 10, 2017, By News Staff

As part of the University’s ongoing effort to offer professional development opportunities, Carebridge will be on campus Tuesday, Oct. 17, to promote awareness about the benefits of the Syracuse University Faculty and Staff Assistance Program. Carebridge Senior Vice President Mary…

Health & Society

Get a Flu Shot Wednesday and Help Health Services Stay Prepared

Tuesday, October 10, 2017, By Rachel Friedman

On Wednesday, Oct. 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Flanagan Gym, a flu clinic will be set up to administer flu vaccinations. This is free for all SU students, staff, faculty and temporary employees with SU ID.  No…

Arts & Culture

Tony Award Winner for Best Play, ‘Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time’ to Play at Syracuse Stage

Monday, October 9, 2017, By Joanna Penalva

Syracuse Stage brings a deeply moving and engaging experience with the Tony award-winning (Best Play) show “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,” adapted by Simon Stephens from the original novel by Mark Haddon. “Curious Incident” is co-produced…

STEM

iSchool Student Helps Bring Data to Life in Visuals for IVMF

Friday, October 6, 2017, By Kathleen Haley

Aiyappa Uthaiah G’18, a master’s student in the School of Information Studies (iSchool), is helping administrators at the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) better understand a crucial tool in interpreting trends related to veterans’ programs and services. Uthaiah works…