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Syracuse University Campus as a Laboratory Funding Now Available
The Syracuse University Campus as a Laboratory for Sustainability (CALS) program is offering up to $75,000 for faculty or student projects that advance the University’s goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, directly or indirectly, or through raising awareness on campus…
Volunteers Needed for SU Libraries’ Virtual Living Library Event
Syracuse University Libraries will host its annual Living Library event during National Library Week on Wednesday, April 7, from noon to 5 p.m. via Zoom. Participants will have the opportunity to talk to “living books”—volunteers from the broader Syracuse University…
“Advocates worry as most disabled people left off vaccine priority list.”
Scott Landes, associate professor of sociology in the Maxwell School, was interviewed by CTV News (Canada) for the story “Advocates worry as most disabled people left off vaccine priority list.” Landes, who has researched the impact of COVID 19 on…
Texas Power Grids, Extreme Weather and Changing Climate
The recent winter storm that led to massive power outages in several states including Texas, Mississippi and Kentucky has raised lots of questions with climate scientists and researchers who study electricity infrastructure. Is this linked to global warming, what may…
Chandice Haste-Jackson Appointed Interim Director of First-Year Seminar Program
Chandice Haste-Jackson, associate teaching professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Science in the Falk College, has been appointed interim director of the First-Year Seminar course, effective Feb. 1, 2021. The First-Year Seminar course is part of a…
“Policy, not personal insults: Biden uses Twitter to sell his agenda, with a few pooch pics thrown in.”
Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor of communications in the Newhouse School, was interviewed by USA Today for the story “Policy, not personal insults: Biden uses Twitter to sell his agenda, with a few pooch pics thrown in.” Grygiel, an expert on…
“Four impeachments, zero removals: Signs of cracks in Constitution?”
Thomas Keck, professor of political science in the Maxwell School, was interviewed by The Christian Science Monitor for the story “Four impeachments, zero removals: Signs of cracks in Constitution?” Keck, an expert in Constitutional law and U.S. politics, says that…
University Lectures Season Continues on Feb. 23 With Misty Copeland
The University Lectures continues its 20th season this spring on Tuesday, Feb. 23, with Misty Copeland, principal dancer with the American Ballet Theater. Syracuse University’s premier speaker series, the University Lectures, brings to Syracuse University audience members and the larger…
“Stimulus bill would boost incomes of poorest Americans by nearly $4,000”
Katherine Michelmore, assistant professor of public administration and international affairs in the Maxwell School, had research cited by CBS for the story “Stimulus bill would boost incomes of poorest Americans by nearly $4,000.” Michelmore, who is a senior research associate…
“COVID-19 case numbers drop, signaling winter surge is slowing.”
David Larsen, associate professor of public health in Falk College, was quoted by ABC News Radio for the story “COVID-19 case numbers drop, signaling winter surge is slowing.” Larsen, an expert in epidemiology, has helped lead the University’s procedures to…