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Syracuse University Libraries Sponsors Impact Prize
Blackstone LaunchPad powered by Techstars at Syracuse University Libraries (LaunchPad) is accepting applications now through Nov. 1 for the Impact Prize, a competition for social entrepreneurship. The Impact Prize is open to Syracuse University and State University of New York…
South Campus Composting Program Turns Food Waste Into Rich Nutrients for Plants
Syracuse University Sustainability Management has launched a Student Composting Program for South Campus residents. The goal is to reduce the amount of organic material going into trash dumpsters. In January 2019, Sustainability Management piloted a composting program with a small…
VPA Design Student, Alumna Honored by American Society of Interior Designers
A student and alumna of the environmental and interior design (EDI) program in the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ (VPA) School of Design were honored recently by the New York Upstate/Canada East chapter of the American Society of Interior…
Syracuse Architecture’s M.S. Program Ranked Among the Best in the World
Syracuse Architecture’s master of science (M.S.) in architecture program has been selected as the No. 22 best postgraduate architecture program in the world (No. 7 in the U.S.) by Best Architecture Masters (BAM). The Spain-based independent research platform selected 30…
University Honors Indigenous Peoples’ Day
On Monday, Oct. 14, Syracuse University will honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The Universitywide celebration was officially adopted in 2016 and continues to provide the campus community with opportunities to honor, celebrate and learn about the many contributions of indigenous peoples…
EPA’s Move to Overhaul Lead Water Testing Will Help Cities, Says Syracuse Professor
Today, the Environmental Protection Agency announced it will be revamping the “Lead and Copper Rule” which is used as test to identify unsafe lead levels in public water systems. Christa Kelleher, assistant professor of earth sciences and civil engineering at…
Point of Contact Gallery Announces the Opening of ‘When the Wind Comes Right Behind the Rain’
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…
Housing Review Expands to Encompass Graduate, Post-Traditional Students, Faculty and Staff
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…
Pres. Trump’s Altered Map of Hurricane Dorian Sparks Controversy
Distinguished Professor of Geology in the Maxwell School, Mark Monmonier, was quoted in CityLab for the story, “MapLab: Trump’s ‘Mutilated’ Storm Map.” In the article, Monmonier uses his expertise in manipulative cartography to analyze the altered map of Hurricane Dorian’s track shown…