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Campus & Community

Syracuse Symposium to Unveil ‘YOU ARE HERE’ April 20

Tuesday, April 18, 2017, By Rob Enslin

Syracuse Symposium concludes its yearlong examination of “Place” with an art exhibition of local relevance. On Thursday, April 20, the Humanities Center and the Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) in Syracuse University Libraries will co-host an opening reception for the…

Media, Law & Policy

‘Today’ Show Contributing Correspondent Jenna Bush Hager Will Emcee Mirror Awards

Monday, April 17, 2017, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Jenna Bush Hager, a contributing correspondent for NBC News’ “Today” show, will serve as master of ceremonies at the 11th annual Mirror Awards ceremony June 13 in New York City. The event is sponsored by the Newhouse School. Follow on…

Campus & Community

Come Celebrate at Earthfest: Why Every Day Should be Earth Day

Monday, April 17, 2017, By News Staff

Syracuse University Sustainability Management, the New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG), BrainFeeders and Students of Sustainability (SOS) are sponsoring Earthfest, a free communitywide, sustainability-themed music and arts festival celebrating Earth Day in the Thornden Park Amphitheater on Sunday, April…

Athletic Business

Sports Law Professor on the Seven Legal Cases that Impacted Sports During the Past 40 Years

Monday, April 17, 2017, By Ellen Mbuqe

Falk professor of sports law John Wolohan writes for Athletic Business The Seven Cases that Shaped Sports Since 1977, which examines the most important legal cases involving sports, fitness and recreation over the past 40 years  

Campus & Community

Switzer, Boston Marathon Legend, Still Feels Old Friend from Syracuse at Her Side

Friday, April 14, 2017, By Sean Kirst

For Kathrine Switzer, a pivotal moment in running history really began with a challenge in a snowstorm. She was a student at Syracuse University in December 1966 when she went on a long run with Arnie Briggs, a Syracuse letter…

STEM

Repairing Bone with 3D Printing

Friday, April 14, 2017, By Kathleen Haley

Metallic implants—widely used clinically to replace diseased or damaged bone tissue—are not biodegradable and stay in the human body until removed surgically. The implants may also have problems with corrosion and could cause a negative reaction with the immune system….

Campus & Community

‘Paving the Way’ Connects Alumni and Students for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Tuesday, April 11, 2017, By Justin Kim

As part of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, members of the campus community are invited to an insightful discussion with Syracuse University alumni on Friday, April 14, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Room 500 of the…

STEM

STEM Faculty Land Grant to Recruit, Retain Underrepresented Students

Tuesday, April 11, 2017, By Elizabeth Droge-Young

Four Syracuse University professors, led by John Tillotson, associate professor and department chair of science teaching, have received a three-year, $999,719 National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to support recruitment and retention of underrepresented students in science, technology, engineering and math…

Campus & Community

Sign Up for OrangeSeeds’ Big Event and Give Back to the Community on April 22

Monday, April 10, 2017, By Justin Kim

On Saturday, April 22, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., OrangeSeeds will host the annual The Big Event, the University’s largest student-run day of community service. The Big Event is organized by first-year and transfer students who work directly with…

STEM

Biology Professor Named to National Academy of Sciences Committee

Monday, April 10, 2017, By Amy Manley

Susan Parks, assistant professor of biology in the College of Arts and Sciences, has been appointed to the National Academy of Sciences Committee on Offshore Science and Assessment. As part of the National Academies’ Ocean Studies Board and Board on…