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Campus & Community

Syracuse University, SEIU Confirm New Three-Year Agreement

Friday, August 5, 2016, By News Staff

Employees of Syracuse University represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 200United voted on Wednesday, Aug. 3, to ratify a three-year contract for 830 University employees, many of whom are food service providers, library technicians, skilled tradespeople, custodial…

Media, Law & Policy

Lerner Center Celebrates Fifth Anniversary

Tuesday, August 2, 2016, By Jessica Smith

As it marks its fifth anniversary, the Maxwell School’s Lerner Center for Public Health Promotion  is taking stock of its growth and accomplishments—an impressive list that includes collaboration and needs assessment in the local community, specific outreach and information projects…

Arts & Culture

University, SubCat Studios, High Schools Partner on Inclusive Music Recording Studio

Monday, August 1, 2016, By Jennifer Russo

This month, area high school students will have the opportunity to record professional-quality tracks with nationally-known recording artists Sophistafunk. The free, two-week summer camp, hosted at Subcat studios in downtown Syracuse’s Armory Square brings youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities…

STEM

LIS Student Selected for ALA Spectrum Scholarship

Thursday, July 21, 2016, By J.D. Ross

Maria Provini, a graduate student in the Library and Information Science program at the School of Information Studies (iSchool), has been named a recipient of the 2016-17 American Library Association’s Spectrum Scholarship. Provini is one of 61 recipients of the competitive…

Arts & Culture

Baseball Hall of Fame Interns Experience Historic Halls of America’s Pastime

Tuesday, July 19, 2016, By Kathleen Haley

In the storied exhibition spaces of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, two Syracuse University students are helping share the history of America’s beloved summer sport.

Campus & Community

Economic Development Leader to Retire from Syracuse University

Tuesday, July 19, 2016, By News Staff

After nearly a decade serving the University and the Central New York region, Marilyn Higgins, vice president of community engagement and economic development, has announced her plan to retire from Syracuse University this summer. Following her retirement, Higgins will serve…

Campus & Community

Sibley Pool Open During Expected Heat Wave

Monday, July 11, 2016, By Keith Kobland

The National Weather Service is calling for a forecast that features three straight days of 90-degree or above temperatures, beginning Tuesday. As a reminder, Sibley Pool in the Women’s Building is open for recreational swimming, with the following hours this…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University Invests $9 Million in Classroom Enhancements, Technology Upgrades as Part of Campus Framework

Thursday, June 30, 2016, By Sarah Scalese

The classrooms of today need to be interactive, flexible and ready for collaboration—the latest in audiovisual equipment, teaching aids and high-speed networks all enhance learning and the classroom experience. As part of the Campus Framework, the University will make an…

Campus & Community

Sala, Dr. Chen Lead Largest United Way Campaign in University History

Tuesday, June 28, 2016, By News Staff

As fiscal year 2016 concludes this week, the University closes the books on its 44th United Way fundraising campaign, yielding $229,523.71, the largest amount raised in the history of the long-running Syracuse University-United Way partnership. Peter Sala, vice president and…

Health & Society

Refugees and Their Changing Family Experience

Monday, June 27, 2016, By Kathleen Haley

Refugee families risk their lives to escape war and violence. But what happens when they settle in new homes in different countries free from conflict? Assistant Professor Rashmi Gangamma wants to understand the family experience for refugees in the midst of loss and resettlement.