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Health & Society

To Halt Domestic Violence, Syracuse Students Hear Challenge to Men: ‘Raise the Bar’

Tuesday, March 21, 2017, By Sean Kirst

Samantha Skaller had a two-word explanation for why she traveled across Syracuse on Monday night to Le Moyne College. She was part of a packed house in Grewen Hall that listened for more than two hours as Jackson Katz—renowned educator,…

STEM

Space and Sound: Edgar Choueiri ’82, G’83

Tuesday, March 21, 2017, By Matt Wheeler

The distant, crackling sound of a child’s voice sent chills up his spine. “Today is Sept. 21st, 1972. I am 11 years old now and you must be well above 30. Although you exist in a different time, I am…

Campus & Community

Philanthropy Week 2017 Events Celebrate Spirit of Giving at Syracuse University

Tuesday, March 21, 2017, By Keith Kobland

Syracuse University has begun its annual Philanthropy Week celebration, a series of events to raise awareness about the critical role philanthropy plays at the University—and in society as a whole. “To me, Philanthropy Week is all about celebrating the things…

Campus & Community

Better Accessibility Achieved in Orange SUccess

Tuesday, March 21, 2017, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

In fall 2016, Syracuse University rolled out Orange SUccess, a centralized advising system, to the whole campus after a largely successful pilot. The goal was to improve communications between students and their faculty and/or advisors, and streamline the process of…

Health & Society

National Baseball Hall of Famers Roberto Alomar, Ryne Sandberg Headline Sports Dinner, Symposium April 21-22 in Syracuse

Monday, March 20, 2017, By Michele Barrett

[Update, April 12, 2017: Due to unexpected scheduling changes, the Baseball Legends Night Dinner planned for Friday, April 21, and the Baseball Analytics Symposium planned for Saturday, April 22, are cancelled. For more information, including details about refunds on ticket and/or table purchases, please contact the Department of Sport Management at 315.443.9881. The premiere of the documentary, “Analytics: Changing the Fan Experience,” will take place at a later date yet to be determined. Newly admitted students from the Class of 2021 who had planned to attend the April 22 Baseball Analytics Symposium can meet with faculty members from the sport analytics and sport management programs during the Falk College Admitted Student Reception taking place on Friday, April 21.]

Campus & Community

(Video) Donor Funds Hawk Nest Cam in Honor of Husband

Monday, March 20, 2017, By Keith Kobland

A love for majestic creatures shared by Anne Marie Patti Higgins ’76, G’90 and her dearly departed husband, the Hon. Thomas W. Higgins Jr. L’67, has helped create a window into the world of a family of hawks living on…

Campus & Community

Q&A: Associate Provost Jeff Stanton on Why Middle States Matters

Friday, March 17, 2017, By Carol Boll

Last fall, the Syracuse University campus community began hearing frequent references to Middle States and the reaccreditation process now underway. The foundational work leading up to the 10-year reaccreditation review with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education actually had…

Campus & Community

Join the Club: Asian Students in America (ASIA)

Friday, March 17, 2017, By Kathleen Haley

If you’re looking to pursue a new talent, passionate about a certain issue or even just looking to meet new people, the University’s 300-plus student organizations are a good place to start. In collaboration with the Office of Student Activities…

Media, Law & Policy

Tom Brokaw to Be Honored by Newhouse School at Mirror Awards Ceremony June 13

Thursday, March 9, 2017, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Legendary journalist Tom Brokaw will receive the Fred Dressler Leadership Award at the 11th annual Mirror Awards ceremony June 13 in New York City. The awards are sponsored by the Newhouse School. Brokaw has spent his entire distinguished journalism career with…

Campus & Community

U Senate Committee on Student Life Launches Email, Social Media Presence

Thursday, March 9, 2017, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

The Syracuse University Senate’s Committee on Student Life has created an email and three new social media addresses to strengthen its online presence and allow students to interact with the committee. The committee, composed of undergraduate and graduate students and…