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Professors Working to Help Save Darwin’s Finches

Thursday, May 31, 2018, By News Staff

Falk College professors Margaret Voss and Rick Welsh are leading a research team to see how to control a deadly parasite devastating native bird populations in the Galápagos Islands. It’s a race against time. The story was originally published in…

Campus & Community

Second Annual Syracuse Ramadan Dinner Planned June 9

Thursday, May 31, 2018, By Cyndi Moritz

The second annual Syracuse Ramadan Dinner will be held Saturday, June 9, at 7 p.m. at Manley Field House. Iftar (Ramadan dinner) will be served after remarks and a presentation on Islam and Ramadan. Hendricks Chapel Dean Brian Konkol will…

Campus & Community

Reminder of Sidewalk Closure on Campus

Wednesday, May 30, 2018, By News Staff

Two sidewalk closures are planned for May 31- June 1 as part of the Syracuse University chilled water utility improvements that will provide cooling to Hendricks Chapel and the Barnes Center at The Arch. The short-term sidewalk closures are in…

Campus & Community

Annual Strawberry Festival Scheduled for June 8 on the Quad

Wednesday, May 30, 2018, By Eileen Jevis

Syracuse University’s annual Strawberry Festival is scheduled for Friday, June 8, from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The Strawberry Festival is an opportunity for students, faculty and staff to learn more about campus departments and academic programs and celebrate the summer season…

Campus & Community

Indigenous Student Graduation Reception Honors Students at Its 15th Annual Event

Tuesday, May 29, 2018, By Kathleen Haley

The Office of Multicultural Affairs’ Native Student Program celebrated graduating Indigenous students during the 15th annual Indigenous Student Graduation Reception on May 5. The University’s Indigenous students earned 17 bachelor’s degrees, four master’s degrees, one J.D. and one Ph.D. It…

Campus & Community

Summer Update #3

Thursday, May 24, 2018, By News Staff

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: With Commencement ceremonies behind us, we are focused on the work ahead to prepare for the next academic year. Chancellor Syverud promised that he and other senior leaders would provide updates on our ongoing work…

Campus & Community

26 ROTC Cadets Make Official Commitment to Serve

Wednesday, May 23, 2018, By Leah Lazarz

On Friday, May 11, ROTC cadets officially became the next generation of military leaders at the annual commissioning ceremony at Hendricks Chapel, signaling the end of training and the beginning of the graduating seniors’ military career. The cadets graduated from…

Veterans

Navigating Benefits and Services Remains a Top Challenge for Veterans, Families

Monday, May 21, 2018, By Daryl Lovell

This month House lawmakers approved a $52 billion legislative package that would revamp the way the Department of Veterans Affairs pays and provides health care for veterans. Nick Armstrong is the senior director for research and evaluation at Syracuse University’s…

Campus & Community

Learn about SU’s Red-tailed Hawks at May 30 Presentation by Wildlife Rehabilitator Cindy Page

Monday, May 21, 2018, By Pamela Whiteley McLaughlin

The Syracuse University campus is fortunate to be home to a pair of red-tailed hawks, one of North America’s most widespread and common hawks. The pair is currently raising three chicks in their nest located on the east side of…

Campus & Community

Fire and Life Safety Services to Conduct Summer Evacuation Drills

Monday, May 21, 2018, By Keith Kobland

Fire and Life Safety Services (FLSS) will conduct the summer evacuation drills in academic and administrative buildings from Monday, May 21, through Friday, May 25. The building evacuation drills will be conducted in the morning between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m….