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Health & Society

Summer Course Will Help Participants Develop Mindfulness Practice

Monday, May 22, 2017, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

In one Syracuse University course this summer, students will engage in creative ways to learn about and incorporate the practice of mindfulness into their lives. “Mindful Communication Skills,” CRS 347, will be offered for six weeks in Summer Session II,…

Campus & Community

The 44 Highlights Events and Achievements in 2016-17 Academic Year

Friday, May 19, 2017, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Syracuse University shared the 2017 edition of The 44 during the annual Board of Trustees meeting this past weekend. The 44 is a sampling of outstanding academic achievements, milestones and successes. The document does not reflect every one of the…

Arts & Culture

Recent Graduate’s Films Shown at Retrospectives in Cannes and Ithaca

Thursday, May 18, 2017, By Kathleen Haley

A recent film graduate of the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) will have a retrospective of seven of her films shown on both sides of the Atlantic this weekend. The films by Ioana Turcan G’17—who created six of…

Campus & Community

In Syracuse, Plans to Renew Forgotten Promise at Deeply Moving World War I Monument

Wednesday, May 17, 2017, By Sean Kirst

Bill Orzell understands the promise. It is reinforced for him by the sheer power of a statue in Billings Park in downtown Syracuse, across the street from the abandoned grandeur of the old Central High School. The statue portrays an…

Campus & Community

Dara J. Royer Named Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer

Tuesday, May 16, 2017, By Sarah Scalese

A dynamic national leader in marketing and communications and the architect behind award-winning brand transformations has been selected to launch and oversee Syracuse University’s newly integrated Division of Communications and Marketing. Chancellor Kent Syverud today announced the appointment of Dara…

Campus & Community

Board of Trustees Endorses Award-Winning Campus Framework—Vision for Excellence; Full Report Now Available for Community Feedback

Monday, May 15, 2017, By News Staff

Ensuring that Syracuse University’s physical landscape, buildings and infrastructure align with and support the priorities of the Academic Strategic Plan and its institutional mission and vision is the chief objective of the newly released Campus Framework-Vision for Excellence.

Campus & Community

Message from Chancellor Syverud

Friday, May 12, 2017, By News Staff

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: As students and faculty finish with final exams, and we head into our commencement activities, I am reminded of how much we accomplished this year, and will continue to accomplish by doing what this community…

Five things you must do with your money after graduating from college

Friday, May 12, 2017, By Ellen Mbuqe

Syracuse University Derek Brainard, a financial literacy coordinator, AFC®, offers new graduates five pieces of advice for managing their money after graduating college Five Essential Money Tips for New College Grads: Embrace second-hand shopping. Ask “how much does it cost” versus “how…

Campus & Community

Graduating Seniors Heading to Senior Celebration on Thursday

Tuesday, May 9, 2017, By Shannon Andre

On Thursday, May 11, graduating seniors will pack the War Memorial in downtown Syracuse for Senior Celebration 2017.  The end-of-year bash is free for seniors. Each year, the Office of Student Activities sponsors the event and works with the students…

Campus & Community

2017 Make Your Mark Giving Effort Kicks Off Today

Tuesday, May 9, 2017, By News Staff

As Syracuse University approaches Commencement and the end of the 2016-17 academic year, The Fund for Syracuse is kicking off its second “Make Your Mark” fundraising campaign. The goal? To add 2,500 donors by June 30, 2017. Annual gifts to…