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Proposed ‘Mother Nature’ Initiative Moves NYS Climate Needle
In his State of the State address this week, Governor Cuomo proposed a $3 billion environmental initiative to address everything from restoring wetlands to repairing dams and increasing wind and solar power. The “Restore Mother Nature Bond Act” would fight…
Software and Soft Skills: ITS Service Center Students Learn on the Job
The ITS Service Center offers technology-related support to the Syracuse University community. But for the student employees who work there, the center provides an equally valuable service—the opportunity to hone their professional and interpersonal skills. “I’ve learned such a wide…
Pilot Project Gives Global Access to Student Research
As an English teacher in Vietnam, Mai Nguyen knows firsthand the crisis in the education system in her country. Her mission now is to call attention to the issue by bringing awareness to the relationships between teachers, parents and students…
Military-Connected Student of the Month: Hanna McNabb ’21, One of Just 200 Special Program Soldiers
When Syracuse University junior Hanna McNabb was growing up, she envisioned herself serving her community behind a badge as a law enforcement officer. Like many other kids in her hometown of Boise, Idaho, McNabb spent her time outdoors, staying busy…
What Each of Us Can Do to Create a More Inclusive Campus
Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Keith A. Alford knows the work of creating a diverse and equitable campus is a challenge every day—but one that is necessary and achievable. His vision speaks to the value of each person, as referenced,…
How to Navigate Difficult Conversations at Home and at Work
University Ombuds Neal Powless has a quote on his office wall that captures his experience: “Conflict is not a sign of failure; conflict is an opportunity to learn more about ourselves and those that we work with.” In his role,…
Tips for Making the Holidays More Sustainable
The holidays are usually a time of overindulgence, but holiday traditions can be made more sustainable with a little creativity. We reached out to Syracuse University’s Office of Energy Systems and Sustainability Management for some ideas on how to make…
Faculty Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Workshops Team Hosts Midwinter Institute and Events Jan. 9-10, 2020
Given the campus events and faculty conversations of this fall, the Faculty Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) Workshops team invites faculty and teaching staff who are on campus just before classes resume in January to participate in one or…
Rajiv ‘Raj’ Dewan Appointed Dean of the School of Information Studies
Incoming Interim Vice Chancellor and Provost John Liu today announced the appointment of Rajiv “Raj” Dewan as the next dean of Syracuse University’s School of Information Studies (iSchool). Dewan, professor of computers and information systems, comes to Syracuse from the…
MySlice Update Effective Jan. 5, 2020
As of Jan. 5, 2020, MySlice will be integrated with the Syracuse University single sign on (SSO) system. This integration will allow users to log in to multiple platforms (e.g., Blackboard, Degree Works, etc.) with one click while also enjoying…