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School Food Policy and Its Impact on Childhood Obesity

Friday, October 23, 2015, By Kathleen Haley

Professor Amy Schwartz has for many years studied the school lives of New York City children, looking at educational inequalities and school finance. Much of the work focused on looking at test score results but more recently Schwartz wanted to look at a broader picture of student success.

Campus & Community

University’s Statement on Syracuse City Police Activity

Wednesday, October 14, 2015, By News Staff

Wednesday evening, a crime occurred in the City of Syracuse, nearly two miles from the Syracuse University campus. The suspects of this crime were seen near Oakwood Cemetery, prompting the University to take a number of steps to ensure the…

Campus & Community

From the Comptroller’s Office: Revised Policy on Gifts

Thursday, October 1, 2015, By News Staff

Syracuse University has revised its existing gift policy that applies to all University faculty, staff and students effective Nov. 1, 2015. The purpose for the revision of this policy is to: Identify circumstances when gifts can and cannot be purchased…

Campus & Community

27th Annual Herbert Lourie Memorial Lecture on Health Policy

Tuesday, September 29, 2015, By Scott Barrett

The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs will celebrate the 27th Annual Herbert Lourie Memorial Lecture on Health Policy on Thursday, Oct. 8. This year, James R. Knickman will deliver the lecture titled “Patients as Consumers: Is It Time…

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New Travel Policy Explained

Friday, September 4, 2015, By Keith Kobland

Lisa Honan, a member of the Fast Forward team handling the University’s travel policy, explains some of the changes for faculty, students and staff. Travel Policy Q and A from Syracuse University News on Vimeo.

Health & Society

Sandra Lane Honored with the 2015 Henrik L. Blum Award for Excellence in Health Policy

Tuesday, August 18, 2015, By Ellen Mbuqe

Sandra D. Lane, a Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Professor for Teaching Excellence and professor of public health and anthropology at the Falk College, will be honored with the 2015 Henrik L. Blum Award for Excellence in Health Policy…

Policy Q&A Session to Be Held Aug. 18

Wednesday, August 12, 2015, By Jaclyn D. Grosso

The University community is invited to a Q&A session on Tuesday, Aug. 18, in Maxwell Auditorium from noon-1 p.m. to learn more about three new policies launched earlier this year. The policies to be discussed include Office Supplies, Printers and…

Campus & Community

Travel Policy Information and Training Sessions Still Available

Monday, August 10, 2015, By Jaclyn D. Grosso

As part of its revised travel policy, the University is partnering with BTI The Travel Consultants, a Syracuse-based independent travel management company, as the University travel management partner for airline tickets, hotels and car rentals. In addition, the University will…

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Revised Travel and Entertainment Policy Takes Effect Sept. 1

Tuesday, June 23, 2015, By Jaclyn D. Grosso

In an effort to offer improved service and clear guidelines for all University-funded, sponsored research or grant-funded travel, Syracuse University is implementing a revised travel and entertainment policy effective Sept. 1. The new policy names BTI The Travel Consultants, a…

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New University Telecommunications Policy to Launch July 1

Thursday, May 28, 2015, By Jaclyn D. Grosso

On the recommendation of the Fast Forward Syracuse Telecommunications Initiative Team, the University will adopt a new Telecommunications and Mobile Devices Policy on July 1. The new policy names AT&T the preferred cellular provider and seeks to increase data security…