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Wegmans’ Self-Checkout App Discontinued After Experiencing Losses
Ray Wimer, professor of retail practice in the Whitman School, was interviewed by The New York Times for the article “Wegmans Discontinues Self-Checkout App, Citing Losses.” The article explains why Wegmans is discontinuing SCAN, a self-checkout app that was created…
Supporting Student Wellness Series: Exploring Inner Wellness Through Outdoor Adventure
In nature, away from screens, daily routines, “comfort zones” and alongside soon-to-be-friends, the feelings of adventure, reduced stress, personal growth and discovery of holistic wellness await exploration. Helping students explore inner wellness through Outdoor Adventure Trips, is Scott Catucci G’21,…
Matt Cufari Receives 2022 LeRoy Apker Award from the American Physical Society
Matt Cufari, a senior physics major in the College of Arts and Sciences, a computer science major in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, a Coronat Scholar and a member of the Renée Crown University Honors Program, has been…
New Plays, Series of Panel Discussions Highlight Syracuse Stage’s Cold Read Festival
Plays by Rogelio Martinez, Ty Defoe, Jessica Bashline and Craig Thornton highlight Syracuse Stage’s 2022/2023 Cold Read Festival of New Plays, Oct. 18-23. Curated by Stage’s Associate Artistic Director Melissa Crespo, the festival features four readings performed live in the…
Academic Strategic Planning: Progress We’ve Made, More to Come
We have made substantial progress in gathering information from so many community members as we all work toward a refresh of the Academic Strategic Plan. The three pillar groups—Research and Creative Excellence, Educational Excellence and Student Success, and Public Impact—have…
BioInspired Institute Research Labs Spur Graduate Student Projects
Two graduate student researchers in the BioInspired Institute research cluster were among 57 students and post-doctoral fellows presenting posters and talks at the institute’s first symposium earlier this month. We caught up with Thalma Orado, a first-year Ph.D. student in…
Geology Professor Analyzes Realistic Components of Mount Doom
Jeff Karson, professor of environmental sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences, shared his expertise in the Washington Post article “Could Mount Doom exist? The volcano science behind “The Rings of Power.” The article highlights some of the realistic…
Art Professor Grows Trees That Grow a Variety of Ancient Fruits
Sam Van Aken, associate professor of studio arts in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, was interviewed for The National Desk (ABC 6) story “This fall, pick ancient apples from a tree that also grows rare pears, plums, and…
University Employees Encouraged to Support the Annual United Way Campaign
The Syracuse University United Way Employee Giving 2023 pledge campaign officially kicks off on Oct. 14. During this year’s campaign—which runs through Dec. 16.—University employees are encouraged to consider making a voluntary pledge through MySlice. Options are available for either…
Department of Drama Opens 2022/2023 Season With ‘Sweet Charity’
The Syracuse University Department of Drama begins the 2022/2023 season on Oct. 15 with the popular musical “Sweet Charity” directed by David Lowenstein and choreographed by Kira Schmidt-Carper, with musical direction by Brian Cimmet. Performances will be held Oct. 15-23…