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Grad Student Aims to Find Research Answers on Alcohol for African Americans
It turns out that blacks don’t use alcohol that much compared to other groups. Previous research shows that they start drinking later, and then don’t drink as much as whites, for example.
iSchool, Marist, Linux Foundation, IBM Presenting MOOC Series on Enterprise Computing
In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, two IT-savvy colleges, a nonprofit consortium and an IT industry leader are combining academic efforts to present a massive open online educational series whose curriculum is centered on mainframe-computing operations. The School of Information Studies (iSchool),…
VPA, Emme ’85 Launch ‘Fashion Without Limits’ Design Initiative
The fashion design program in the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) has joined with iconic supermodel and entrepreneur Emme ’85 to launch “Fashion Without Limits,” a design initiative that promotes the creation of size 12+ designs in the junior year through a special competition.
Falk Students, Faculty Advocate for Women’s Right to Adequate Nutrition at UN Meetings
Students in the Falk College’s new graduate course, FST 700, “Gender, Food and Rights,” attended the United Nations’ annual Committee on the Status of Women (CSW) meetings during spring break. Led by food studies Professor Anne Bellows, three students—Melanie Shaffer-Cutillo,…
IVMF Awarded Federal Contract to Expand Operation Boots to Business
The Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University (IVMF) has been awarded a $3 million cooperative agreement from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), to extend and expand Operation Boots to Business, a self-employment training program available to…
‘Changing Sports, Changing Lives’ Documentary World Premiere April 28
Students enrolled in SPM 300, “The History of Sport,” have spent the 2013-14 academic year focusing their research efforts on sports that have been adapted to transform and enrich the lives of athletes with physical disabilities. In the fall semester,…
iSchool Faculty, Students Presenting at Big Data in Libraries Conference
School of Information Studies faculty and students are among the presenters for the Big Data in Libraries conference taking place April 11 in Syracuse. Assistant Professor Bei Yu will speak on “Managing and Curating Undergraduate-Generated Qualitative Data.” Sarah Bratt, a…
Engineering Students Add ‘Spark’ to Advanced Manufacturing
Students from Syracuse University’s College of Engineering and Computer Science recently took part in a competition that aims to add some spark to the field of advanced manufacturing. As part of the second annual ‘Spark’ Innovation Competition, the students worked…
A Time to Celebrate
It’s a day of enduring traditions and youthful exuberance—celebration and community. And it’s only happened less than a dozen times before in Syracuse University’s 144-year history. The University will inaugurate its next leader on Friday, April 11, as Kent Syverud is officially installed as SU’s 12th Chancellor and President.
Student Barter Day Along Connective Corridor
If you need it, someone has it. If you have it, someone needs it. This is the inspiration behind the first Student Barter Day on the Connective Corridor, which will take place Saturday, April 5, from 3:30-6:30 p.m. The day…