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Campus & Community

Maxwell School Mourns Legendary Teacher and Scholar Ralph Ketcham

Friday, April 28, 2017, By Dana Cooke

Ralph Ketcham, one of the longest-serving and most beloved and influential professors in the history of the Maxwell School, died on Wednesday, April 26, after a brief illness. He was 89. A steadfast champion of the Maxwell approach to citizenship…

Campus & Community

Steve Billington: ‘He Put His Heart Into His Work’

Monday, April 24, 2017, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

In February 2006, Steven “Steve” Billington joined the Syracuse University community as a materials handler with Physical Plant. He had experience in managing a business in the local community, and applied his knowledge, skill and ethics to everything he did…

Health & Society

‘Curative Violence’: Eunjung Kim’s New Book Considers Transnational Disability Theory in Korea, Japan, United States

Friday, April 21, 2017, By Rob Enslin

Transnational feminist disability studies is the focus of a groundbreaking, new book by a Syracuse University professor. Eunjung Kim, dually appointed to the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) and the School of Education, is the author of “Curative Violence:…

Health & Society

Healing From Trauma: University Presents Moving Traumatic Energy and Re-engaging in Life Workshops

Friday, April 21, 2017, By Justin Kim

As part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the Contemplative Collaborative, Healthy Monday Syracuse, the Office of Health Promotion and the Syracuse University Wellness Initiative are hosting the Moving Traumatic Energy and Re-engaging in Life workshop series on campus. Led by…

Campus & Community

Gearing Up for Your Next (or First) Race? Get Race Ready

Monday, April 17, 2017, By News Staff

Faculty and staff are invited to register for the “Fleet Feet, How to Be Race Ready” presentation and optional group run. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced runner and want to improve your time, you will learn valuable…

Health & Society

School-Based Mindfulness Is the Topic of April 14 Brown Bag Session

Wednesday, April 12, 2017, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

The Syracuse University Humanities Center and the Contemplative Collaborative will present a brown bag session, “School-Based Mindfulness Interventions for At-Risk Youth,” on Friday, April 14, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in Room 123 of Sims Hall. Joshua Felver, assistant professor…

Business & Economy

WISE Symposium to Inspire and Empower Women Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders

Friday, April 7, 2017, By Lindsay Wickham

Women Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship (WISE) is bringing powerhouse guest speakers to the 15th annual WISE Symposium on Tuesday, April 25, to inspire an anticipated audience of hundreds at SKY Armory in Syracuse. The event runs from 8 a.m….

STEM

Semaan Secures NSF Grant to Address Veteran Transitions with Technology

Tuesday, April 4, 2017, By J.D. Ross

What happens to people after they experience a disruptive event in their lives—a job loss, physical or emotional trauma, a natural disaster, a disease diagnosis, returning from war or homelessness? These life changes, or invisible crises, can be debilitating on…

Health & Society

25 Days of Fitness: April 6-30

Tuesday, April 4, 2017, By News Staff

The Department of Recreation Services, Healthy Monday Syracuse, the Syracuse University Wellness Initiative and Summit Federal Credit Union are sponsoring a campuswide event, 25 Days of Fitness, to kick-start the beginning of the spring season and encourage individuals to challenge…

Campus & Community

Faculty, Staff Invited to Register for Investing 101: Getting Your Money to Work for You

Monday, April 3, 2017, By News Staff

Join Derek Brainard, financial literacy coordinator at Syracuse University, on Tuesday, April 11, for a lunchtime conversation about the basics of investing. Stocks, bonds and mutual funds—what are they, how do they work and how do they fit into the…