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Maxwell Professor and Former NASA Administrator Reflects on Neil Armstrong’s Legacy

Wednesday, October 10, 2018, By Daryl Lovell

On Friday, the Neil Armstrong biopic “First Man” opens in theaters. The movie focuses on Armstrong’s life from 1961 to 1969, when he commanded Apollo 11 and took the first steps on the moon. Sean O’Keefe is a University Professor…

Arts & Culture

Syracuse Marks National Arts and Humanities Month: University Celebrates ‘Importance of Culture’ with Spate of Events, Activities

Wednesday, October 10, 2018, By Rob Enslin

October is National Arts and Humanities Month (NAHM), and Syracuse University is marking the occasion with an array of events and activities. Vivian May, director of the Humanities Center, says most of the University’s NAHM-related programming originates in the College…

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Lack of Federal Leadership Is No Reason for Global Sustainability Effort to Stop

Tuesday, October 9, 2018, By Daryl Lovell

This week, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released a report highlighting a number of climate change impacts that could be avoided by limiting global warming to 1.5ºC (34.7ºF) compared to 2ºC (35.6ºF) or more. Charles Driscoll, whose research focus…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University Revises Sexual Harassment Policy Following New Guidelines Issued by New York State

Tuesday, October 9, 2018, By News Staff

New York State issued new guidelines for sexual harassment policies and procedures for all employers in the state. The new guidelines, issued last week, go into effect today. As such, Syracuse University has made the necessary modifications to its Sexual…

Health & Society

Falk College Announces Graduate Merit Scholarships for Syracuse University Students

Monday, October 8, 2018, By News Staff

Falk College has announced the Falk College Merit Award Scholarship for current Syracuse University students interested in applying for a Falk College master’s degree. Incentives include no application fee, GRE waiver where applicable and a 25 percent tuition discount incentive,…

Campus & Community

On-Campus Flu Vaccine Clinics

Monday, October 8, 2018, By News Staff

Syracuse University Health Services and the Office of Human Resources, in collaboration with the Onondaga County Health Department, will continue their partnership to offer free flu vaccines to the Syracuse University community. This year, Health Services will be immunizing with…

Campus & Community

Register for the Kindness in Action Challenge for Faculty and Staff

Friday, October 5, 2018, By News Staff

Kindness is contagious. When we are kind, we inspire others to be kind, and it creates a ripple effect that spreads outward to our coworkers, family, friends and even strangers. Kindness to both ourselves and others, can have a positive…

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Flashbacks, Nightmares and Memory Burn – Why Sexual Assault Victims Stay Silent

Friday, October 5, 2018, By Daryl Lovell

With the FBI background investigation report now passed to the White House, a Senate vote could come as early as Friday on the future of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. His nomination has been under immense spotlight following reports of…

Campus & Community

LGBTQ History Month Activities Include Film Screening, Media Symposium

Thursday, October 4, 2018, By Shannon Andre

Each October, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Resource Center presents a calendar of events, programs and services in celebration of the historical and current lives and contributions of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community. Previously…

Campus & Community

University Honors Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Thursday, October 4, 2018, By Shannon Andre

On Monday, Oct. 8, Syracuse University will host a Universitywide celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The University community is invited to celebrate and recognize the history, contributions and survival of indigenous peoples. In partnership with the SUNY College of Environmental…