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Veterans

IVMF Announces New Appointments to Advisory Board

Thursday, January 18, 2018, By Stephanie Salanger

The Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) has announced the appointment of two new members to its external advisory board. JPMorgan Chase Vice Chairman John Donnelly has accepted a seat on the IVMF Board. David Owen, the global chief administrative officer at…

STEM

Britton Plourde Works to Develop Tools for Quantum Computer

Thursday, January 18, 2018, By Cyndi Moritz

Britton Plourde, professor in the Department of Physics in the College of Arts and Sciences, has received a new grant from the National Science Foundation to work on developing tools for building a quantum computer. This is a collaborative project…

Arts & Culture

Following Her Muse: Alumna to Publish Book about Modern Art Provocateur Lee Krasner

Wednesday, January 17, 2018, By Rob Enslin

It was inevitable that when Ruth Appelhof ’65, G’74, G’80, G’89 retired from Guild Hall in 2016, she would write a book—not about herself, although her role in the global art community would make for fascinating reading, but about her…

Campus & Community

New Euclid Shuttle Launches Thursday

Wednesday, January 17, 2018, By Joyce LaLonde

Starting Thursday, Jan. 18, students can use the Euclid Shuttle, funded as part of the $100 million Invest Syracuse initiative to enhance the student experience. The Euclid Shuttle will operate Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights from 10:30 p.m. to 3:25…

Media, Law & Policy

‘Climate Comments’ Website Translates Complex Climate Change Policy into Plain Language

Wednesday, January 17, 2018, By Martin Walls

“Climate Comments,” a website designed to make accessible complex environmental regulations and proposals and to inspire individuals to participate in public policy decisions about climate change that affect their lives, has been published by Emily Brown, assistant teaching professor in…

Campus & Community

Final Call for Chancellor’s Citation for Excellence, Other Award Nominations

Wednesday, January 17, 2018, By Carol Boll

The Office of the Provost has issued a reminder to members of the campus community that nominations for the 2018 Chancellor’s Citation for Excellence and two other awards must be received by Jan. 25. Recipients will be recognized as part…

STEM

Invent@SU Students Design Modular Padding for Skateboarders

Wednesday, January 17, 2018, By Alex Dunbar

Traditional pads help protect skateboarders from injury but can be bulky and limit mobility. As part of the Invent@SU program, students Tiago Da Costa and Lucas Lin designed modular padding called PhalHex that gives athletes unique and personalized protection. “Longboarding really started based…

Arts & Culture

Paris Noir Information Session to Be Held Jan. 23

Tuesday, January 16, 2018, By News Staff

An information session for the “Paris Noir: Literature, Art and Contemporary Life in Diaspora” summer study abroad program will be held Tuesday, Jan. 23, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in 219 Sims Hall. Study the influence and dynamics of Black culture, literature, and…

Campus & Community

Libraries’ Study Room Bookings Move Online

Tuesday, January 16, 2018, By Pamela Whiteley McLaughlin

Syracuse University and SUNY ESF-affiliated students can now book study rooms in Bird and Carnegie libraries through an online reservation system, available on the web 24/7 at goo.gl/3h9yN6. The new self-service system shows real-time room availability and can be used…

Arts & Culture

2018 Transmedia Photography Annual

Tuesday, January 16, 2018, By Cyndi Moritz

Light Work is featuring the “2018 Transmedia Photography Annual” exhibition, featuring photographs by seniors from the art photography program in the Department of Transmedia within the College of Visual and Performing Arts. The exhibition will be on view in the Hallway Gallery at Light Work…