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Bowlers Wanted For SU and ESF Faculty and Staff Bowling League

Wednesday, August 23, 2023, By News Staff

Do you enjoy bowling? Would you like to try bowling? Do you want a fun activity with your colleagues? The Syracuse Univesity and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY ESF) Faculty and Staff Bowling League is seeking new…

Campus & Community

6 Ways to Get Involved and Set Yourself Up for Success as a Graduate Student at Syracuse

Wednesday, August 23, 2023, By News Staff

The experience and process of onboarding to the University as a new graduate student can vary widely from the ways undergraduate students acclimate to campus. Graduate students, to speak generally, tend to be older, have more academic experience under their…

Media Tip Sheets

What Can We Learn From Tropical Storm Hilary?

Tuesday, August 22, 2023, By Daryl Lovell

Tropical Storm Hilary dumped more than 4 inches of rain on the coastal areas of Southern California this week, and more than 10 inches in the mountains. The weather event led to flooding, downed trees and power lines and even…

Campus & Community

New York State Fair Preview Guide: What You Need to Know

Tuesday, August 22, 2023, By Christine Grabowski

Wednesday, Aug. 23, is the opening day of the New York State Fair, which continues through Labor Day, Sept. 4. Whether you are a seasoned fairgoer or if this is your first time, we have put together a guide of…

Campus & Community

Helping Students Reach Their Potential With Steve Herndon, Assistant Vice President for Student Living

Monday, August 21, 2023, By John Boccacino

Living in a residence hall on North Campus or an apartment on South Campus is more than just a place to rest your head at night for students. They find friendships, build community and develop relationships that can sometimes last…

Campus & Community

Libraries Offering Overnight Laptop Borrowing

Friday, August 18, 2023, By Cristina Hatem

Syracuse University Libraries is now offering long-term laptop borrowing to students and faculty, available through reservation. Based on student feedback, this service is being offered in addition to the three-hour loan period for Dell, MacBook Pros and Microsoft Surface laptops….

Arts & Culture

Professor Mona Awad Named Inaugural Esther M. Larsen Faculty Fellow in the Humanities

Thursday, August 17, 2023, By Dan Bernardi

When the Greatest Generation (people born from 1901 to 1927) speak about their youth, a common theme is how times were simpler back then. Living through the Great Depression and both World Wars made them both resilient and self-reliant. For…

Campus & Community

Bring It? Leave It? Here’s What You Should Consider When Packing for College

Wednesday, August 16, 2023, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Residence hall move-in time for students during Syracuse Welcome is edging ever closer. Along with the excitement and anticipation comes the inevitable question for first-year students: What should I bring and what should I leave behind? Lauren Murphy, director of…

STEM

Sea Urchins Are Struggling to ‘Get a Grip’ as Climate Change Alters Ecosystems

Tuesday, August 15, 2023, By Dan Bernardi

 When driving through a rainstorm, traction is key. If your tires lack sufficient tread, your vehicle will slip and slide and you won’t have the grip needed to maneuver safely. When torrential rains hit nearshore, shallow water ecosystems, sea…

Campus & Community

Center for International Services to Welcome Over 1,400 Students to Campus From Around the Globe

Tuesday, August 15, 2023, By News Staff

As the semester gets underway, more than 1,400 international students from countries spanning the globe will arrive in Syracuse to begin their Orange experience. Acknowledging the unique needs of students who are not only acclimating to a new university but…