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Business & Economy

Student Startups Win Over $175,000

Thursday, April 16, 2015, By News Staff

Student startups won a combined $178,500 in seed funding on April 11 when, for the third consecutive year, Syracuse University entrepreneurship and innovation competitions came together as OneUniversity to support them.

Campus & Community

Chancellor Appoints Members of Vice Chancellor and Provost Search Committee

Thursday, April 16, 2015, By Kevin C. Quinn

Syracuse University Chancellor and President Kent Syverud today announced the members of the search committee for the University’s new Vice Chancellor and Provost. The Vice Chancellor and Provost is Syracuse University’s chief academic officer and is responsible for all aspects…

Business & Economy

Whitman School Hosts 6th Annual Conference on Africa Business and Entrepreneurship

Wednesday, April 15, 2015, By Kerri D. Howell

The Kiebach Center’s Africa Business Program at the Martin J. Whitman School of Management will host the sixth annual Conference on Africa Business and Entrepreneurship April 16-18 at the Whitman School. The conference offers a unique forum for participants to…

Campus & Community

Earth Day Marked by Events Around Campus

Wednesday, April 15, 2015, By News Staff

With Earth Day fast approaching, the Syracuse University community is prepared to mark the occasion with a number of events spearheaded by the Sustainability Division of Energy Systems and Sustainability Management, Sustainability Initiatives, SU Students of Sustainability and NYPIRG SU/ESF….

Campus & Community

2015 Summer Parking Upgrade Information

Wednesday, April 15, 2015, By News Staff

Summer upgrades for 2015 will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. In order to be considered for an upgrade, you must email Lanita Oliver at ljoliver@syr.edu no sooner than April 16 at 12:01 a.m.  All requests will be processed…

Media, Law & Policy

Cold Case Justice Initiative: Recent Killings Just Continuation of a Trend

Wednesday, April 15, 2015, By Scott McDowell

As part of a summary released today by the United Nations Human Rights Council Working Group and prepared by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, the Cold Case Justice Initiative (CCJI) has called upon the…

Campus & Community

Student Ratings Opening on April 20

Wednesday, April 15, 2015, By News Staff

Loved your history class? Have a suggestion for your art professor? Wish something were done differently in your biology lab? Let your instructors know! Nearly 80 percent of Syracuse University instructors use the feedback they get from student ratings to…

Campus & Community

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Course Begins April 29

Wednesday, April 15, 2015, By News Staff

Syracuse University faculty and staff are invited to participate in an eight-week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course beginning April 29. The MBSR program uses meditation and yoga to teach participants to relate differently to managing all kinds of stressors…

Campus & Community

Tips for Better Writing: How to Tackle the Exam Essay

Tuesday, April 14, 2015, By Kathleen Haley

Preparing for exams? Stacey Wright, a professional writing instructor in the Writing Program, offers some advice on short answer and essay writing on exams.

Campus & Community

Repurposed Books Highlight Changing Library Roles, National Library Week

Tuesday, April 14, 2015, By Diane Stirling

Two tables full of repurposed books turned into artwork and items of creative expression are forming a celebration of National Library Week, as well as serving as a signpost of how changing times are affecting libraries, those in the library…