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NYSSTLC Helps Biotech Firm Traverse Commercialization’s ‘Valley of Death’

Thursday, December 14, 2017, By Martin Walls

The realm of technology commercialization is fond of its geographical metaphors. Researchers and entrepreneurs who seek to make their discoveries commercially viable talk of intellectual property “landscapes,” “routes” or “paths” to market, as well as technical and regulatory “milestones.” But…

Campus & Community

Pan Am 103 Remembrance Service to be Held Dec. 21

Wednesday, December 13, 2017, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

The dean and chaplains of Hendricks Chapel will conduct a remembrance service on Thursday, Dec. 21, at 2:03 p.m. in the chapel’s Noble Room to honor the 270 people who died aboard Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, on…

Campus & Community

University Endorses Learning Outcomes Assessment to Ensure Academic Program Accountability, Excellence

Wednesday, December 13, 2017, By Carol Boll

Four years ago, math Professor Terry McConnell was asked to participate in a series of meetings with faculty to help advance a campuswide culture of assessment and allay any concerns about a Universitywide move toward student learning assessment. McConnell didn’t…

Campus & Community

Invest Syracuse Progress: New Euclid Route Shuttle to Launch in the Spring Semester

Tuesday, December 12, 2017, By Shannon Andre

As part of the $100 million Invest Syracuse initiative to enhance the student experience, Syracuse University, in collaboration with Student Association (SA) and the Graduate Student Organization (GSO), announced plans for a new pilot shuttle to service Euclid Avenue. The…

Business & Economy

Apply Now for Invent@SU Summer 2018

Monday, December 11, 2017, By Matt Wheeler

This summer, Invent@SU will return to transform undergraduate students into inventors as they design, prototype and pitch original devices. The immersive invention accelerators will be held on campus and at the Fisher Center in New York City. For the first time, the program is…

Business & Economy

Money Matters: How to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft

Monday, December 11, 2017, By Kathleen Haley

News of this year’s Equifax breach, fraudulent I.R.S. tax returns and hacks into retail giants shows the ever-growing need to protect a person’s identity. “Identity theft is, unfortunately, not 100 percent preventable, so it’s important to know what resources are…

Campus & Community

Feedback Sought on Presentations by Honors Director Finalists

Monday, December 11, 2017, By Rob Enslin

The Honors Director Search Committee seeks feedback on candidates for the directorship of the Renée Crown University Honors Program. The finalists are Chris E. Johnson, professor of civil and environmental engineering in the College of Engineering and Computer Science and interim director…

Campus & Community

Employee Discount Tickets Available for Dec. 27 and 31 Men’s Basketball Games

Monday, December 11, 2017, By News Staff

In support of all the great work of the University’s faculty and staff, Human Resources is partnering with Syracuse University Athletics to offer employee appreciation discount tickets to two upcoming men’s basketball games. The discount tickets will be available for…

Campus & Community

TEDx Syracuse University Issues Call for Speakers

Friday, December 8, 2017, By J.D. Ross

Are you exploring a new idea that has yet to reach its full potential? Are you pursuing interesting projects in our local community? Do you want to spark change in the lives of people around the community, and beyond? Do…

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Chancellor Syverud Addresses Dec. 6 University Senate Meeting

Thursday, December 7, 2017, By News Staff

Chancellor Kent Syverud discussed several issues at Wednesday’s meeting of the University Senate. He addressed pending changes to federal tax policy, issues related to disabilities and workplace sexual harassment, the Ombuds Office and the Faculty Salary Survey. Also in his…