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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…

Campus & Community

Executive Director of Summer@Syracuse Wins National Award

Tuesday, April 17, 2018, By Eileen Jevis

Christopher Cofer, executive director of Summer@Syracuse, has been named the New York ACT College and Career Readiness Postsecondary Champion for 2018. The award is given to one individual from each state who is making a positive impact on their communities…

Health & Society

Trans Support Day Benefits Transgender Community

Tuesday, April 17, 2018, By News Staff

More than 50 attended Trans Support Day on April 12, including individuals, couples, parents and kids. Hosted by the Syracuse University Trans Team, the event included clothing and makeup giveaways, makeup tutorials and legal advice for I.D. changes. The clothing…

Campus & Community

Annual ‘Big Event’ Scheduled for April 21

Tuesday, April 17, 2018, By Sawyer Kamman

On Saturday, April 21, OrangeSeeds will welcome student volunteers to the Big Event, the largest student-run day of community service on campus. Check-in begins at 9 a.m., with volunteers returning to campus by 3 p.m. The Big Event is put…

Campus & Community

Dr. Alicia Carroll ’88 to Deliver Arts & Sciences, Maxwell Undergraduate Convocation Address

Tuesday, April 17, 2018, By News Staff

Dr. Alicia Carroll ’88 remembers well the liberal arts classes she took at Syracuse University. That wide range of classes—in African American studies, film, art and psychology—developed her breadth of knowledge and sharpened her skills in creative thinking and analysis. Her…

Campus & Community

Steering Committee Formed to Lead Disability Services Audit

Tuesday, April 17, 2018, By News Staff

Syracuse University today announced a 16-member steering committee comprised of faculty, staff and students to oversee a comprehensive audit of disability services across campus. The steering committee will be responsible for identifying a national consultant to conduct the audit, and…

Campus & Community

’Cuse Market in Bird Library on April 20

Tuesday, April 17, 2018, By Pamela Whiteley McLaughlin

’Cuse Market will take place Friday, April 20, from 2-4 p.m. on the first floor of Bird Library, where faculty, staff, students and alumni will display their new products and creative work, whether it is a product, service or tech….

Campus & Community

Cydney Johnson ’77, G’96 Named Executive Director for State and Local Government Relations

Tuesday, April 17, 2018, By News Staff

Michael Haynie, vice chancellor for strategic initiatives and innovation, has announced that Cydney M. Johnson has joined Syracuse University as executive director for state and local government relations. Johnson brings more than 25 years of experience in government relations, higher…

Ithaca Journal

Can Renewable Energy Forms Fill Fracking Gap?

Monday, April 16, 2018, By Sawyer Kamman

Hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking”, was once seen as the future of New York’s energy systems. But now, it is not a viable option. Now the Empire State is looking to find energy with renewable options – which may not be…

Telegraph Herald

‘Roseanne’ Could Pave Way for Reboot Influx

Monday, April 16, 2018, By Sawyer Kamman

Initial concerns surrounding the blue-collar support of President Trump in the new ‘Roseanne’ reboot have since subsided after the show’s immediate rating success. Even more so, this may become a new trend within the TV industry. Media expert and director…