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“It’s a bit like trying to kill a termite with a stick of dynamite”

Sunday, April 22, 2018, By Ellen Mbuqe

Dimitar Gueorguiev, assistant professor of political science at the Maxwell School and who teaches courses on Chinese politics and foreign policy, is available to speak about the ongoing issues related to US tariffs on Chinese goods. His work and research…

Smithsonian Magazine

Predicting the Future by Using the Past

Friday, April 20, 2018, By Sawyer Kamman

What’s the best way to figure out the future of the climate? According to research conducted by Arts and Sciences Earth Sciences professor Linda Ivany, it’s all about turning to the past. “If we can reproduce ancient past climates where…

Arts & Culture

NEH Funding Supports Two Syracuse Projects

Friday, April 20, 2018, By Renée K. Gadoua

Two Syracuse University projects have received 2018 National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) awards. Glenn Wright, director of Graduate School Programs, and Vivian May, director of the Humanities Center and professor of Women’s and Gender Studies, received funding to enhance doctoral training for humanities Ph.D.s in…

Campus & Community

Professors Honored with Prestigious Meredith and Teaching Recognition Awards

Thursday, April 19, 2018, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Michelle Kaarst-Brown, associate professor in the School of Information Studies, and Tom Perreault, professor of geography in the College of Arts and Sciences and the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, have been named the 2018-21 Laura J. and…

Campus & Community

Chancellor Syverud Addresses Wednesday’s University Senate Meeting

Thursday, April 19, 2018, By News Staff

Chancellor Kent Syverud discussed several issues at Wednesday’s meeting of the University Senate, the last of the 2018-19 academic year. He addressed the incident involving the Theta Tau fraternity; two new initiatives within Invest Syracuse; the University’s relationship with the…

Health & Society

Eighth Annual Health and Wellness Expo on April 20

Wednesday, April 18, 2018, By Rachel Friedman

Recreation Services will be hosting the Health and Wellness Expo on Friday, April 20, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Women’s Building. The event is free and open to all faculty, staff and students with a valid SU/ESF…

Health & Society

School of Design, SUNY ESF Project Named Finalist in Department of Energy Race to Zero Competition

Wednesday, April 18, 2018, By Erica Blust

A design for a zero energy-ready elementary school created by students in the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ School of Design and the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY-ESF) has been named a finalist…

Business & Economy

Deutsche Bank’s Graham Warner ’02 G’13 to Deliver 2018 VPA Convocation Address

Wednesday, April 18, 2018, By Erica Blust

Graham Warner ’02 G’13, chief operating officer of Deutsche Bank’s Global Transaction Bank (GTB) Americas, will deliver the 2018 convocation address to bachelor’s and master’s degree candidates of the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) at the college’s convocation…

Campus & Community

Mayfest 2018 Need-to-Knows

Wednesday, April 18, 2018, By Joyce LaLonde

As anticipation builds for Mayfest 2018, now is the time for students to plan ahead for the big day. Taking Mayfest up a notch, this year features additional activities, food and beverage options. Save the date for Friday, April 27,…

Veterans

IVMF Team Travels to El Paso in Support of Military Spouses

Wednesday, April 18, 2018, By Stephanie Salanger

It’s estimated that more than 35 percent of the nation’s military spouses are chronically unemployed. In communities like El Paso, Texas—home to more than 40,000 military-connected families—the rate of spousal unemployment is significantly higher than the national average. For this…