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Campus & Community

Unsung Heroes Honored at SU’s MLK Celebration

Tuesday, January 21, 2014, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

The 2014 Martin Luther King Jr. Unsung Hero Awards were presented to four members of the Syracuse University and greater Syracuse communities during the University’s 29th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, “Pursuing the Dream: Against All Odds.” The event…

Campus & Community

First Winter in Syracuse a Chilling Experience

Tuesday, January 21, 2014, By Keith Kobland

College offers a variety of new experiences for young people—including winter. “It’s my first real winter of any kind,” according to Newhouse student Dominique Pineiro. “And it’s here in Central New York.” Pineiro is originally from San Diego (daytime highs…

Campus & Community

Orange Circle Award Nominations

Friday, January 17, 2014, By News Staff

Nominations are now being accepted for the Orange Circle Award as part of Philanthropy Week. Nominations are due by Jan. 31. The Orange Circle Award honors individuals and groups who go above and beyond in their daily lives and who…

Campus & Community

Statement from Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud

Tuesday, January 14, 2014, By News Staff

“As I indicated in media interviews yesterday, Syracuse University has indeed been exploring multiple options for dealing with the need for renovation or replacement of the Carrier Dome, which is a key asset to the University and the community. “As…

Campus & Community

Ticket or No Ticket, Tailgate with SU

Tuesday, January 14, 2014, By News Staff

Whether you have a ticket to the SU-Duke game or not, you can still be part of the “beat Duke” energy surrounding Syracuse’s newest rivalry. Join the Office of Alumni Relations for the Ultimate SU Tailgate, Saturday, Feb. 1., at…

STEM

Internet Entrepreneur Alexis Ohanian to Speak at iSchool Event

Monday, January 13, 2014, By J.D. Ross

Alexis Ohanian, author, entrepreneur and co-founder of Reddit, will speak at an event sponsored by the School of Information Studies (iSchool) on Tuesday, Feb. 4. He will be joined on stage by iSchool alumnus and entrepreneur Wiley Cerilli. During the…

Campus & Community

Your Vote Can Help Coach Boeheim Win $100K for CNY Organizations

Thursday, January 9, 2014, By Cyndi Moritz

SU coach Jim Boeheim is competing with 47 other men’s basketball coaches in the Infiniti Coaches’ Charity Challenge, taking place through March 16. In order to win $100,000 for his charity, the Jim and Juli Boeheim Foundation, he needs votes…

Campus & Community

Bitter Cold Increases Frostbite Risk

Monday, January 6, 2014, By Keith Kobland

SU Health Services and the Environmental Health and Safety Services Office would like to remind all students, faculty and staff that persistent sub-freezing temperatures projected for the next few days increase the risk for frostbite, hypothermia and other cold weather…

Health & Society

Preparing New Teachers for the Common Core

Monday, January 6, 2014, By Kathleen Haley

The national Common Core initiative has brought challenges for both students and teachers—and for new teachers who faculty members in the School of Education must prepare for this shift in the national education landscape.

STEM

SU Takes Part in Regional Efforts to Propel Drone Research

Friday, January 3, 2014, By Kathleen Haley

Central New York will soon be a hub for testing and research in the rapidly growing field of drone aircraft—and Syracuse University researchers will play a critical role in the advancement and implementation of unmanned aircraft systems.