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Campus & Community

iSchool, City of Syracuse, Microsoft Form ‘Smart Cities’ Data and Technology Collaboration

Tuesday, October 8, 2019, By Diane Stirling

The School of Information Studies (iSchool), the City of Syracuse and Microsoft today announced an innovative initiative that positions the entities as collaborators in a hub for Smart Cities technology development, research and training, and for advancing the city’s energy…

Politics

Experts Analyze the Presidential Use of Social Media

Monday, October 7, 2019, By Hailey Womer

Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor of communications in the Newhouse School, was interviewed by USA Today for the story “Donald Trump sets Twitter record as White House fights off impeachment inquiry,” by CNN for the article, “Instagram rolls out new feature…

Arts & Culture

Point of Contact Gallery Announces the Opening of ‘When the Wind Comes Right Behind the Rain’

Monday, October 7, 2019, By News Staff

Point of Contact, 350 W. Fayette St., is hosting an opening reception and artist talk for “When the Wind Comes Right Behind the Rain” on Oct. 25. The reception and talk will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. This…

Campus & Community

Retired Navy Admiral James Stavridis, Author and Geopolitical and National Security Expert, to Give Talk on Effective Leadership

Monday, October 7, 2019, By Kevin Morrow

James Stavridis—U.S. Navy retired four-star admiral, former dean of the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, and author of the forthcoming book “Sailing True North: Ten Admirals and the Voyage of Character”—will speak on “The Secret to…

Campus & Community

New Appointees to the Task Force on Sexual and Relationship Violence Announced

Monday, October 7, 2019, By News Staff

Chancellor Kent Syverud has announced the new appointees to the Task Force on Sexual and Relationship Violence. Originally created on April 23, 2015, the task force represents students, faculty, staff and the broader campus community in advancing and implementing improvements…

Campus & Community

Housing Review Expands to Encompass Graduate, Post-Traditional Students, Faculty and Staff

Monday, October 7, 2019, By Jennifer DeMarchi

In July, Syracuse University announced the beginning of a comprehensive review of its student housing to better understand residential options and determine future needs in support of enriching the student experience. A committee was formed, with representatives from the Division…

Health & Society

On-Campus Flu Vaccine Clinics Scheduled

Monday, October 7, 2019, By News Staff

The Barnes Center at The Arch and the Office of Human Resources, in collaboration with the Onondaga County Health Department, will continue their partnership to offer free flu vaccines to the Syracuse University community. This year, health care providers from…

Health & Society

Mental Health Awareness Week Starts Today

Monday, October 7, 2019, By Gabrielle Lake

Mental Health Awareness Week will be celebrated beginning today through Thursday, Oct. 10. Hosted by the Student Association for the fourth consecutive year, the events and programs will work to help break the stigma around mental health among college students….

Health & Society

Fall Group Therapy Sessions Open for Students

Monday, October 7, 2019, By News Staff

Counseling at the Barnes Center at The Arch has opened 11 Group Therapy options for Syracuse University students this fall. Group therapy focuses on developing insight, changing behavior and improving relationship skills. In the group setting, students struggling with similar…

Campus & Community

Department of Public Safety Achieves Accreditation for a Second Consecutive Term

Monday, October 7, 2019, By Christine Grabowski

During this year’s International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA) annual conference, the Department of Public Safety (DPS) received the IACLEA accreditation for a second consecutive term; the original accreditation was awarded to the department in 2015. DPS was…