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Health & Society

Exploring the Role of Labor, Migration in the Food System

Friday, September 27, 2019, By Michele Barrett

Students studying food systems in Falk College’s Department of Nutrition and Food Studies learn about ecological sustainability and social justice as faculty members, such as Laura-Anne Minkoff-Zern, highlight practices like agroecology and food-related social movements. Interactive class discussions shed important…

Veterans

Military-Connected Students of the Month: Marine Corps Veterans and Gilman Scholars Tristan Carson ’20 and Zach Watson ’20

Friday, September 27, 2019, By Leah Lazarz

The allure for travel to faraway lands is a compelling prospect for many that look to serve in the United States military–most branches even advertise travel and adventure as one of the perks of joining. Like many potential applicants, Zach…

Veterans

Syracuse University Veteran and Military-Connected Enrollment Reaches Record High

Friday, September 27, 2019, By Leah Lazarz

This fall, Syracuse University’s total military-connected enrollment increased 14% from 1,206 to 1,375, including 96 new veteran and military-connected students. This class marks the highest student veteran enrollment in the post-9/11 era and raises the total veteran and military-connected enrollment…

Campus & Community

Workshops for Graduate Students to Be Held at Bird Library

Monday, September 23, 2019, By Cristina Hatem

A series of workshops, co-sponsored by Syracuse University Libraries and the Syracuse University Graduate Student Organization, is coming to Bird Library next month. These workshops are intended for graduate students only and registration is required for all events. Food will…

Arts & Culture

University Volunteers Participate in Westcott Street Cultural Fair

Monday, September 23, 2019, By News Staff

On Sunday, Sept. 22, Syracuse University once again participated in the 28th annual Westcott Street Cultural Fair, a yearly celebration of the Westcott neighborhood’s culture, arts, food, organizations and activities. The fair attracts thousands of people to the Westcott Business…

Arts & Culture

17th Annual Syracuse University Human Rights Film Festival Showcases Social Justice Issues of Our Time

Monday, September 23, 2019, By News Staff

The Syracuse University Human Rights Film Festival (SUHRFF) returns for its 17th year with an outstanding lineup of critically acclaimed films addressing social justice and human rights issues in the United States and around the world. Being held Sept. 26-28,…

Health & Society

Rachael Zubal-Ruggieri: Power for the Greater Good

Monday, September 23, 2019, By Eileen Korey

Rachael Zubal-Ruggieri describes herself as a quiet, timid person. More of an observer and supporter than a do-er. Yet, her favorite superhero is Batman. And she’s passionate about the X-Men. This seeming dichotomy is the driving force behind her extraordinary…

Campus & Community

Next Round of Crucial Conversations Training Offered to Supervisors and Staff Beginning Oct. 8

Friday, September 20, 2019, By News Staff

Have you ever found yourself in a discussion with colleagues where stakes were high, emotions were strong, and opinions widely differed? That is what is known as a “crucial conversation”—and the majority of people faced with these types of conversations…

Campus & Community

Call for Names: Queer and Trans Solidarity List

Thursday, September 19, 2019, By Shannon Andre

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Resource Center is collecting names for this year’s Queer and Trans Solidarity List. Syracuse University and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) community members can add their names until Friday, Sept….

Campus & Community

VPA Alumni Hired for Their Expertise as University College Meets Demand for Online Programs

Wednesday, September 18, 2019, By Eileen Jevis

University College’s Center for Online and Digital Learning (CODL) has grown rapidly to meet the demand of providing quality online programming at Syracuse University. The center was launched in 2017 and includes state-of-the-art video production that incorporates animation, graphics and…