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Veterans

Taking Care of Business

Monday, May 4, 2015, By Rob Enslin

To date, nearly a thousand “wounded warriors” have completed the Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans program. Sixty-five percent of them have launched businesses, of which 93 percent are still in operation.

Campus & Community

Message to Our Community

Friday, May 1, 2015, By News Staff

The following message from Chancellor Syverud was sent to the campus community today. Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff: Like so many of you, I have been following the news coverage of events taking place in Baltimore this week and I…

Business & Economy

Supply Chain Management Students Help Fast Forward

Friday, May 1, 2015, By Kerri D. Howell

More than a dozen Whitman School supply chain management graduate students are working on projects designed to help Syracuse University improve its sourcing processes, which could generate cost savings and create more effective purchasing processes for campus users. The projects…

Connective Corridor, VPA Partner on $650,000 Call for Public Art: Community Meeting Set May 5

Friday, May 1, 2015, By News Staff

Two hundred seventy-six artists from 17 countries have applied. Now, the jury will be selecting finalists for the Connective Corridor’s $650,000 call for public art.

Arts & Culture

In Class: ARC 407 and 409, 608 and 609

Friday, May 1, 2015, By Keith Kobland

School of Architecture students in ARC 407, 409, 608 and 609, “Visiting Critic Studios,” put their work to the test, as their work is critiqued by two visiting architects. This video highlights the advantages of having professionals in the field…

BBI Chairman Peter Blanck to Receive 2015 National Distinguished Disability Service Award

Friday, May 1, 2015, By News Staff

Peter Blanck, University Professor and chairman of the Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Syracuse University, is to receive the 2015 Distinguished Service Award from NARRTC (formerly known as the National Association of Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers). The NARRTC award…

Campus & Community

University Scholars Honored at Reception

Thursday, April 30, 2015, By Cyndi Moritz

The 12 graduating seniors who were named 2015 University Scholars took part in a reception Wednesday, April 29, at the Chancellor’s house, hosted by Chancellor Kent Syverud and Dr. Ruth Chen. During the event, the scholars received special medallions to…

Campus & Community

‘Ivory Tower’ Informs, Entertains with Over 500 Shows

Thursday, April 30, 2015, By Kathleen Haley

Friday mornings, a group of colleagues meets up to discuss their perspectives on the news of the week. They share insights from their varied viewpoints—and a friendly, respectful debate when their positions differ. In the evening, their conversation is broadcast across Central New York to thousands of fans.

Campus & Community

Five to Receive Honorary Degrees at 161st Commencement

Thursday, April 30, 2015, By Kathleen Haley

A renowned sportscaster, a civic leader, a New York Times best-selling writer, a pre-eminent scholar of education, and a distinguished attorney and Chairman of the Syracuse University Board of Trustees will be awarded honorary degrees by Syracuse University for their impact in their fields and in the world.

Arts & Culture

WGS Faculty Recognized for ‘Timely, Relevant’ Scholarship

Wednesday, April 29, 2015, By Rob Enslin

The Department of Women’s & Gender Studies (WGS) in the College of Arts and Sciences is having another banner year. Several of its professors—Chandra Talpade Mohanty, Dana Olwan, Pedro DiPietro, Himika Bhattacharya and Minnie Bruce Pratt—have been recognized for their…