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Message to the Community

Saturday, October 1, 2016, By Keith Kobland

The following message was sent to the campus community Saturday evening. Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff: It is with great sadness that I write to you tonight to notify you of the tragic death of a Syracuse University student. Xiaopeng…

Campus & Community

National Pan-Hellenic Council Hosts Panel with Renowned Social Justice Leaders

Friday, September 30, 2016, By Shannon Andre

On Wednesday, Oct. 5, the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) is hosting a panel discussion featuring civil rights leader, author and historian Mary Frances Berry, NAACP Chairman Roslyn McCallister Brock and social activist the Rev. Osagyefo Uhuru Sekou. The panel begins…

Campus & Community

Food Services Staffer Adds 51st Special Olympics Medal in 30 Years of Sports

Friday, September 30, 2016, By Kathleen Haley

Joshua Nowlin won his first medal at the Special Olympics when he was 8 years old. Since then he’s been hooked on the thrill of the games and the medals that come from the hard work.

Ponza Appointed Director of Environmental Health and Safety Services

Thursday, September 29, 2016, By News Staff

Rebecca Ponza has been appointed director of Environmental Health and Safety Services (EHSS). Named interim director in July 2016, Ponza brings over 25 years of knowledge and experience in leading in environmental health and safety programs at Syracuse University, including…

Arts & Culture

The Perfect Existence: Pedro Cuperman, Scholar, Point of Contact Founder, Dies at 80

Thursday, September 29, 2016, By Rob Enslin

Hector Torres ’84 and Anne Marie Prucha ’87 owe their marriage to Pedro Cuperman, the eminent Argentine scholar who died in Buenos Aires on July 12 at age 80. It all began on the first day of class in the…

Campus & Community

Two New Workshops Added to Technology Accessibility Training Series

Thursday, September 29, 2016, By Christopher C. Finkle

Syracuse University seeks to ensure that all people, regardless of individual ability or disability, can effectively access University communications and technology. Information Technology Services (ITS) is accepting registrations for five training workshops—two of which are new this term–that will build…

Campus & Community

Faculty and Staff Invited to Take Wellness Survey through Oct. 16

Thursday, September 29, 2016, By News Staff

Imagine a healthier campus with robust wellness offerings uniquely created for faculty and staff. Tai Chi, weight management and tobacco cessation all are part of a growing effort to provide an accessible network of health and wellness programs and offerings….

Campus & Community

Alumni Association Launches Professional Development Series: ‘Orange Advantage’

Wednesday, September 28, 2016, By John Boccacino

The Syracuse University Alumni Association is launching a new professional development event series in partnership with the University’s Career Services office and alumni clubs across the country. The new event series—titled “The Orange Advantage”—will demonstrate the immense value of a…

Media, Law & Policy

Q&A with LHHM Speaker Sarina Morales ’08

Wednesday, September 28, 2016, By Natalie Rudakevych

The commemorative speaker for Latino/Hispanic Heritage Month (LHHM) is Sarina Morales ’08, a graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and contributor to multiple ESPN platforms, including anchoring “SportsCenter:AM.” During her time at SU, Morales was a member…

Campus & Community

Orange Alumni Return and Reminisce During Orange Central

Wednesday, September 28, 2016, By John Boccacino

Thousands of proud alumni returned to Syracuse University for Orange Central, SU’s annual homecoming and reunion celebration, Sept. 15-18. It was a weekend of reminiscing and reconnecting with classmates, professors and old friends. Alumni from across generations gathered to celebrate…