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New Book Explores the Value of Contemplative Practice
Those who engage in contemplative practice know its positive effects, but documenting its value to others is not always easy. Several Syracuse University professors, representing a number of different disciplines, have contributed to a new book, “Empirical Studies of Contemplative…
Chancellor Syverud Addresses Jan. 30 University Senate Meeting
At the University Senate’s Jan. 30 meeting, Chancellor Kent Syverud reported on the University Ombuds office appointment and new proposed rules for Title IX, and honored a student who died recently in an accident. Below are the Chancellor’s remarks as…
Falk College Announces New Office of Career Services, Resources for Students
The new Falk College Office of Career Services will provide Falk students with personalized guidance and resources to help them achieve their post-graduation goals, start new careers or pursue graduate study. Services include one-on-one resume and cover letter consultation, interview…
Black History Month Celebration Begins Friday; Annual Black Lounge Event to Be Held Saturday
Syracuse University’s annual Black History Month (BHM) celebration begins Friday, Feb. 1, with an opening reception from noon to 2 p.m. in Schine Student Center, room 304ABC. The event will feature a soulful luncheon provided through a collaboration between the…
McNair Scholars Program Applications Open for 2019-2020
The Ronald E. McNair Post Baccalaureate Achievement Program has opened applications for 2019-2020 McNair Scholars. Students with a strong interest in graduate education and a keen interest in research should apply by Feb. 24, 2019. The federally funded McNair Scholars program prepares high-achieving undergraduate…
Counseling Center Announces Spring 2019 Group Therapy Options
The Counseling Center has announced its group therapy sessions for spring 2019. This semester includes multiple groups to help students understand and cope with different mental health concerns. Many sessions are open for both undergraduate and graduate students. For the…
ADA Live! Podcast Presents ‘Web Accessibility in a Nutshell’ Feb. 6
The Southeast ADA Center will present “Web Accessibility in a Nutshell” as part of its ADA Live! Podcast Wednesday, Feb. 6. The Southeast ADA Center, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Syracuse University broadcasts the free online…
Connecting Students to the Greater Community
Syeisha Byrd G’12 is the director of the Office of Engagement Programs at Hendricks Chapel. In that role, she connects Syracuse University students with service opportunities in the greater community. She will be honored as a 2019 Dr. Martin Luther…
Engineering Students Design Sumo Wrestling Robots
The task for students was to build with a specific set of skills. It needed to be able to stay inside a marked circle and have away to push other robots outside the circle. “Just like sumo wrestling but a…
New Campuswide Initiative to Support Teaching, Research in Policy and Governance of Autonomous Systems
A new interdisciplinary effort at Syracuse University will advance knowledge and teaching in the field of autonomous systems, exploring new frontiers in policy, law and governance of these fast-expanding technologies. From self-driving cars to drone delivery systems, from robotic underwater…