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Campus & Community

Syracuse University Libraries Seeking Collections Feedback

Tuesday, October 1, 2019, By Cristina Hatem

Syracuse University Libraries is exploring a number of new electronic resources throughout October 2019 for possible inclusion in its collection. The Libraries seek feedback from users on these trial resources. On-campus users are asked to visit the resource trials guide,…

Business & Economy

Forever 21: Too Many Stores, Too Much Debt and Too Few Customers

Monday, September 30, 2019, By Daryl Lovell

Forever 21 has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and plans to close up to 178 U.S. stores. Ray Wimer is an assistant professor of retail practice at Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management. Wimer says: “The business…

Veterans

Whitman School Alumnus Millard Hall G’88 Joins Office of Veteran and Military Affairs Board

Friday, September 27, 2019, By Leah Lazarz

The Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA) has announced the addition of Millard “Mickay” Hall Jr., a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, to its advisory board. Hall also attended the U.S. Army Comptrollership program at…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University Libraries Welcomes Families Oct. 18-20

Friday, September 27, 2019, By Cristina Hatem

Syracuse University Libraries welcomes families to visit the Libraries during Syracuse University’s Family Weekend on Oct. 18 through 20. The following activities are planned: Tours of Bird Library (approximately one hour in length): Friday, Oct. 18, at 1 p.m. and…

Campus & Community

Interfaith Dialogue Dinner Series Returns on Oct. 2 with ‘Queer Spiritualities and Liberation’

Friday, September 27, 2019, By Delaney Van Wey

The University’s ongoing Interfaith Dialogue Dinner Series, “Common and Diverse Ground: Raising Consciousnesses by Acknowledging the ‘Hidden’ Things that Divide Us,” returns for Fall 2019 on Wednesday, Oct. 2. The 2019-20 series will open with an in-depth discussion on queer…

Veterans

Military-Connected Students of the Month: Marine Corps Veterans and Gilman Scholars Tristan Carson ’20 and Zach Watson ’20

Friday, September 27, 2019, By Leah Lazarz

The allure for travel to faraway lands is a compelling prospect for many that look to serve in the United States military–most branches even advertise travel and adventure as one of the perks of joining. Like many potential applicants, Zach…

Veterans

Katy Quartaro ’18, G’20 Named a 2019 Tillman Scholar

Thursday, September 26, 2019, By Leah Lazarz

In its third year as one of only 15 Pat Tillman Foundation University Partners, Syracuse University proudly announces Katy Quartaro ’18, G’20 as its 2019 Tillman Scholar. Quartaro is one of only 60 students nationwide to be awarded the prestigious…

Health & Society

Fortnite’s Move To Bots – How Will It Impact Human Players?

Thursday, September 26, 2019, By Daryl Lovell

In a recent move, Fortnite makers announced they are adding in computer-controlled characters in order to level the playing field amongst opponents. Up until now, the game has always paired gamers with other real gamers all over the world. Heath…

Campus & Community

Students Can Delve into Research, Creative Projects with $5,000 SOURCE Grants; Fall Deadline to Apply Oct. 15

Wednesday, September 25, 2019, By Kathleen Haley

Ohemaa Dixon ’20 is pursuing a passion project, furthering her intellectual growth beyond the classroom—bolstered with a $5,000 grant and support and resources from the University. Dixon, an art photography student in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, was…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University Libraries Piloting Data Purchase Program

Tuesday, September 24, 2019, By Cristina Hatem

Syracuse University Libraries’ Department of Research and Scholarship is piloting a new data purchase program to support University researchers, especially graduate students and newer assistant professors, in acquiring data. Applications for data requests, including numeric, text or graphic data, are…