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Campus & Community

National Pan-Hellenic Council Hosts ‘Syracuse 8’ Panel Oct. 4

Monday, October 1, 2018, By Shannon Andre

The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) welcomes four members of the “Syracuse 8” on Thursday, Oct. 4, for a panel discussion titled “Leveling the Playing Field.” The panel discussion begins at 7 p.m. in Goldstein Auditorium, Schine Student Center. Returning to…

STEM

Maxwell’s QDR Receives NSF Grant to Facilitate Ethical Data Sharing

Monday, October 1, 2018, By News Staff

Colin Elman, professor of political science in the Maxwell School and co-director of the Qualitative Data Repository (QDR), has received a $299,787 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support the construction of socio-technical infrastructure to facilitate the safe…

Campus & Community

Fall Update 9.28.18

Friday, September 28, 2018, By News Staff

Friday, September 28, 2018 Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: With the new academic year underway, we want to update you on the work that has continued through the summer and into the fall semester. Greek Life Review • The Greek…

Media, Law & Policy

WAER Inducts Len Berman ’68, G’70 and Steve Kroft ’71 into Hall of Fame

Thursday, September 27, 2018, By Greta Bush

“I don’t think my life would have turned out the way it’s turned out if I hadn’t gone to Syracuse.” These were the words of Steve Kroft ’71 during the WAER Hall of Fame Induction ceremony on Friday, Sept. 14….

Campus & Community

Faculty/Staff Registration Now Open for ‘Move More, Aim for All Four!’

Thursday, September 27, 2018, By News Staff

Getting regular physical activity is one of the single best choices a person can make for his or her health. Exercise has some powerful benefits: reducing risk of chronic disease; better sleep; good for muscles and bones; helps to manage…

STEM

Professor Lauded for Contributions to Experimental Particle Physics

Wednesday, September 26, 2018, By Rob Enslin

The American Physical Society (APS) is recognizing a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) for his contributions to particle physics. Sheldon Stone, Distinguished Professor of Physics, is the 2019 recipient of the APS’ prestigious W.K.H. Panofksy Prize…

Campus & Community

SU Bookstore to Hold a ‘Renovation Celebration’ Thursday and Friday

Tuesday, September 25, 2018, By News Staff

The Syracuse University Bookstore’s lower level underwent a full renovation over the summer, and to celebrate the updated space the entire store will hold a “Renovation Celebration” this Thursday and Friday, Sept. 27-28. Students who picked up their textbooks may…

STEM

A New Way to Count Qubits

Monday, September 24, 2018, By Rob Enslin

Researchers at Syracuse University, working with collaborators at the University of Wisconsin (UW)-Madison, have developed a new technique for measuring the state of quantum bits, or qubits, in a quantum computer.

STEM

Experts from 33 Countries Convene in Syracuse for the 7th International Building Physics Conference

Thursday, September 20, 2018, By Kerrie Marshall

Experts on the science and engineering of buildings and urban environments will convene in Syracuse Sept. 23-26 for the 7th International Building Physics Conference (IBPC). More than 300 attendees from 33 countries will gather to present original research and findings,…

Health & Society

Syracuse University Conducts First Systematic Review of Experimental Pain Research on Cannabis-Based Drugs

Wednesday, September 19, 2018, By Rob Enslin

Researchers in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) have determined that cannabinoid drugs do not appear to reduce the intensity of experimental pain, but, instead, may make pain feel less unpleasant and more tolerable.