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Sims, Forestry Drives to Be Closed for Paving Aug. 9-10
To support the completion of the Barnes Center at The Arch construction, the project contractor will close Sims Drive and Forestry Drive for final asphalt paving on Friday, Aug. 9, and Saturday, Aug. 10. During this time Sims Drive will…
Research Paper Wins ‘Best Methods’ Social Media Conference Award
School of Information Studies Associate Professor Lu Xiao has been recognized for research that employs multiple methodologies to examine the factors surrounding a comment’s persuasive power on social media, and the ability of those comments to change viewpoints that have…
Stadium Project Work to Close Forestry Drive Until Aug. 9
Forestry Drive is closed beginning today until Friday, Aug. 9, as part of the Stadium project. Facilities Services and the project contractor are currently in the process of assembling a large crane at the west end of the Dome, adjacent…
Paving of East Adams Street Scheduled for Next Two Weekends
The City of Syracuse is planning to complete milling, asphalt paving and striping on East Adams Street over the next two weekends. During the work, East Adams Street will be closed but each intersection and the corresponding cross streets will…
Job Fair Brings Together Those Seeking Positions with Opportunities in Food Services, Facilities Services
On Wednesday, July 10, Syracuse University hosted a community-based job event as part of the University’s Building Local initiative. This was the second event focused on fostering local opportunities, partnerships and business relationships. The first was a Procurement Fair held…
Madonna Harrington Meyer Named University Professor
Madonna Harrington Meyer, professor of sociology in the Maxwell School and Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Professor of Teaching Excellence, was recently named a University Professor by Vice Chancellor and Provost Michele Wheatly. The prestigious distinction—a four-year, renewable appointment—is…
How to Stay Cool When the Summer Heats Up
With high heat and humidity predicted later this week, it’s a good idea to review the warning signs of heat illness and take precautions to avoid heat exhaustion or heat stroke. What is heat illness? When you get warm, your…
IVMF’s Maureen Casey Testifies before U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Veteran Affairs
On July 10, Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) Chief Operating Officer Maureen Casey testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Veteran Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity in Washington, D.C. The testimony marks the second time in…
Purchasing Department Announces New Purchasing Policy
The Purchasing Department, a business unit of the Business, Finance and Administrative Services division, has announced the publication of a new Purchasing Policy that went into effect July 1, 2019. The new policy formally establishes bidding thresholds, responsible parties and…
Summer Fellowships Help Doctoral Candidates Focus on Finishing Dissertation
Darci Pauser, a doctoral candidate in the Maxwell School, is examining regional freshwater access from water basins controlled by two powerful Middle Eastern countries. Ashley O’Mara, a Ph.D. candidate in English in the College of Arts and Sciences, is researching…