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Conventional Wisdom: Humanities Center’s Syracuse Symposium Events to Investigate Evolving Norms

Tuesday, February 22, 2022, By Dan Bernardi

From COVID-19’s transformative impact on people’s daily lives to the global reckoning against histories of colonialism and racism, norms are constantly evolving. The Syracuse University Humanities Center’s yearlong Syracuse Symposium [PDF], entitled Conventions, explores the ever-changing political, social and cultural…

STEM

Winners Selected for the New York Tri-State Region EnergyTech University Prize Competition

Tuesday, February 22, 2022, By Kerrie Marshall

Fifteen university-based student teams from throughout the New York/tri-state region competed in the Regional EnergyTech University Prize (UP) business plan competition, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Technology Transitions. The competition was hosted by SyracuseCoE, New…

Campus & Community

Q&A With Title IX Case Coordinator: What to Know About Support, Resources for Students Impacted by Sexual and Relationship Violence

Tuesday, February 22, 2022, By Kathleen Haley

In her role with the University’s Office of Equal Opportunity, Inclusion, and Resolution Services (EOIRS), Gina Kelepurovski is often the first person to reach out to students who have been impacted by sexual misconduct or relationship violence once a report…

STEM

Dacheng Ren Elected to the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering College of Fellows

Tuesday, February 22, 2022, By Alex Dunbar

The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) announced the election of Dacheng Ren to its College of Fellows. Ren is the associate dean for research and graduate programs at the College of Engineering and Computer Science, and Stevenson…

Campus & Community

‘Hot Spots’ Have a Chilling Effect on Campus Wi-Fi

Monday, February 21, 2022, By Eric Ferguson

Information Technology Services (ITS) network administrators continue to detect wireless access points or “hot spots” coming from personal devices across campus. Hot spots can disrupt the normal use of University-provided wireless access (Wi-Fi). ITS encourages anyone using a hot spot…

WAER

“Syracuse high schools seem to have right formula for graduation success, expert says.”

Monday, February 21, 2022, By Lily Datz

Joanna Masingila, Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Professor of Teaching Excellence and professor of mathematics and mathematics education in the School of Education, was interviewed for the WAER story “Syracuse high schools seem to have right formula for graduation…

Campus & Community

Ph.D. Candidate Gleans New Insight From Ancient Evidence

Monday, February 21, 2022, By Ellen de Graffenreid

Lauren McCormick is finishing her doctoral dissertation in religion, but the path to her fundamental reinterpretation of an ancient Judean artifact draws on a broad base of multidisciplinary expertise that she has acquired over the course of her intellectual journey….

Campus & Community

Graduate School Announces Research Excellence Doctoral Funding for 2022-25

Monday, February 21, 2022, By Ellen de Graffenreid

Peter Vanable, associate provost for graduate education and dean of the Graduate School, today announced departmental awardees for the Research Excellence Doctoral Funding (REDF) program. The funding program, administered by the Graduate School, will provide 32 academic year fellowships and…

Campus & Community

Black Health and Wellness Expo Events Promote Balance of Mental and Physical Well-Being

Friday, February 18, 2022, By News Staff

This year’s national Black History Month theme is health and wellness to help encourage the balance of mental health and physical health, share different lessons about the Black experience, and celebrate achievements in different areas of life. In alignment with…

Media Tip Sheets

School Board Threats Cannot Become ‘New Normal’

Friday, February 18, 2022, By Lily Datz

Violent threats and hostile attitudes toward school board members are becoming increasingly more common. Topics centered around race, gender, sexuality, and COVID-19 masking policies are often at the center of the angry confrontations. Where do local school districts go from…