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Campus & Community

How to Navigate Difficult Conversations at Home and at Work

Tuesday, December 17, 2019, By Kathleen Haley

University Ombuds Neal Powless has a quote on his office wall that captures his experience: “Conflict is not a sign of failure; conflict is an opportunity to learn more about ourselves and those that we work with.” In his role,…

ProPublica

Youtube Fails to Flag State-Sponsored Media Channels

Tuesday, December 17, 2019, By Hailey Womer

Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor of communications in the Newhouse School, was quoted in the Pro Publica article “YouTube Promised to Label State-Sponsored Videos But Doesn’t Always Do So.” In the article, Grygiel points criticized Youtube’s failure to flag state-sponsored videos…

STEM

Rajiv ‘Raj’ Dewan Appointed Dean of the School of Information Studies

Tuesday, December 17, 2019, By News Staff

Incoming Interim Vice Chancellor and Provost John Liu today announced the appointment of Rajiv “Raj” Dewan as the next dean of Syracuse University’s School of Information Studies (iSchool). Dewan, professor of computers and information systems, comes to Syracuse from the…

Health & Society

New Ways to Make Monday a Fresh Start

Monday, December 16, 2019, By Eileen Korey

If it’s Monday, it’s another new opportunity to improve your life—or someone else’s. And it comes around 52 times a year. That’s how Mary Kate Lee views the health, wellness and lifestyle challenges facing her Syracuse University community. As program…

Campus & Community

Hillel International Honors Syracuse Hillel at Global Assembly in Atlanta

Monday, December 16, 2019, By News Staff

Hillel International, the largest Jewish campus organization in the world, presented awards this week to recognize individuals and campus Hillel organizations that are creating innovative experiences and meaningful connections to help students develop stronger ties to their Jewish identities. Syracuse…

Campus & Community

Rev. Raphael Warnock Named as Speaker for 35th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

Monday, December 16, 2019, By Delaney Van Wey

Civil rights leader the Rev. Raphael Warnock, senior pastor of the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, the spiritual home of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., will serve as the featured speaker at the 35th annual Rev. Dr….

Campus & Community

Gerri ‘Babydoll’ Williams Celebrates 50 Years at Syracuse University

Monday, December 16, 2019, By Jen Plummer

This past October, Gerri Williams celebrated a milestone that most employees—in any job, with any organization—only dream of attaining: her 50th anniversary with Syracuse University. Williams began her career with Food Services in 1969. She worked in Washington Arms, Haven…

Campus & Community

Elizabeth Green Named Executive Director of Online Student Success

Monday, December 16, 2019, By Eileen Jevis

Michael J. Frasciello, dean of University College, and Amanda Nicholson, assistant provost and dean for student success, today announced that Elizabeth (Liz) Green has been named executive director of online student success for Syracuse University. A nationally recognized leader in…

STEM

It Girls Weekend Program Expanding to Two-Week Summer College Course Experience

Friday, December 13, 2019, By Diane Stirling

An innovative School of Information Studies (iSchool) program that gives high school women an introduction to information technology (IT) studies and careers will now provide a more full-fledged version of that IT immersion through a formal, two-week summer pre-college experience….

Campus & Community

Chancellor Syverud Addresses University Senate

Wednesday, December 11, 2019, By News Staff

The Chancellor delivered the following remarks to the University Senate on Dec. 11, 2019, in Maxwell Auditorium: Thank you, Professor Haddix.  I just want to thank Professor Schell for what I think is an accurate tribute to Professor Bruce Carter….