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iSchool and IBM Host zEnterprise Summer Seminar

Monday, June 17, 2013, By News Staff

Syracuse University and IBM’s System z Academic Initiative co-hosted the zEnterprise Summer Seminar at the School of Information Studies (iSchool) earlier this month. This three-day seminar, held June 3-5, brought together IBM employees and college educators from across North America…

STEM

Tracking the Earth’s Mantle

Thursday, May 23, 2013, By Rob Enslin

New findings by a team of researchers, including Earth sciences professor Robert Moucha, reveal how the Earth’s mantle affects long-term sea-level rise estimates. This is big news, says Moucha, for scientists who use the coastline to predict future sea levels.

Campus & Community

Register Now for 2013 Corporate Challenge

Wednesday, May 22, 2013, By News Staff

Syracuse University encourages all benefits-eligible employees to join this year’s SU team for the 2013 J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge the evening of Tuesday, June 18, at Onondaga Lake Park. Start time is 6:25 p.m. Participants may run or walk the…

‘Money Smart for Small Business’ Program to Be Funded by Pathfinder Bank

Friday, May 17, 2013, By Lindsay Wickham

The WISE Women’s Business Center’s Money Smart for Small Business program series, created by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) in conjunction with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), will be funded by Pathfinder Bank, the bank has announced. The…

Health & Society

Eating Healthy on a Budget

Thursday, May 16, 2013, By Kathleen Haley

In Ruth Sullivan’s kitchen, an easy, inexpensive, healthy meal is only a well-stocked pantry away. The Food Services dietitian keeps hers supplied with such basics as quinoa, brown rice, whole wheat pasta and sauces.

Commencement Speech by New York Times Columnist Nicholas Kristof

Sunday, May 12, 2013, By News Staff

Now, I hope that you students now appreciate that ancient wisdom “the tassel is worth the hassle.” It sounds a little better in Latin, but you get the idea. And a special congratulations to all you moms out there, Happy Mother’s Day!

Campus & Community

Furniture Available

Friday, May 10, 2013, By News Staff

Furniture available to University personnel only for one day: WHEN:             Monday, May 20 WHERE:           Shaw Hall dock area HOURS:           11 a.m.- 1 p.m. and 3-4:30 p.m. Pre-payment will be accepted by Penny Letcher in the Purchasing Office and you…

Syracuse University and SUNY-ESF Commencement 2013: The Details

Thursday, May 9, 2013, By Kathleen Haley

The hard work, the support of family and friends, and the drive toward a dream will culminate for 5,533 degree candidates at Syracuse University’s celebration of its 159th Commencement Sunday, May 12, in the Carrier Dome. More than 14,000 guests…

Student Volunteers Help Clean East University Neighborhoods

Thursday, April 25, 2013, By Keith Kobland

Some neighborhoods east of campus are cleaner today thanks to the efforts of more than 100 members of the Syracuse University community. As part of “Clean up ‘Cuse,” nearly 120 student volunteers fanned out in the neighborhoods, and filled garbage…

Community Engagement to Be Honored at Annual CAPES Award Ceremony

Tuesday, April 23, 2013, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Syracuse University will honor students, faculty, staff and community partners who exemplify SU’s commitment to engagement with the community and Scholarship in Action with the 2013 Chancellor’s Award for Public Engagement and Scholarship (CAPES). The awards will be given at…