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Business & Economy

EuroTech Information Sessions Scheduled

Wednesday, September 13, 2017, By J.D. Ross

Fall information sessions for the 2017 EuroTech Immersion Experience trip hosted by the School of Information Studies (iSchool) have been scheduled. This three-credit traveling seminar exposes students to some of the largest global corporations so they can see first-hand how…

Arts & Culture

Exhibitions, Film Screening Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Wednesday, September 13, 2017, By Kevin Morrow

The Office of Cultural Engagement for the Hispanic Community at the College of Arts and Sciences, in partnership with various campus and local organizations, is gearing up for Hispanic Heritage Month 2017 (Sept. 15-Oct. 15) with several events. LA CASITA…

Campus & Community

Alumni Engagement, Increased Donor Support Propel Syracuse Past FY17 Fundraising Goals

Tuesday, September 12, 2017, By News Staff

The gifts raised this year include $125.7 million in gifts, pledges and gifts-in-kind, highlighted by the University’s spring and fiscal year-end campaign, known as Make Your Mark, which resulted in new and increased giving from more than 2,500 alumni donors.

Business & Economy

Idea Jam with David Edelstein, Vice Chair of the SU Board, on Sept. 14

Monday, September 11, 2017, By Pamela Whiteley McLaughlin

Looking for a good idea?  Want to brainstorm and get your creative juices flowing? Come to the Idea Jam on Thursday, Sept. 14, from 4-5 p.m. at Bird Library with David Edelstein ’78, vice chair of the Syracuse University Board of…

Campus & Community

Options for Faculty, Staff Vaccination Coverage Expanded; Campus Flu Vaccine Clinic Dates Announced

Monday, September 11, 2017, By News Staff

Annual vaccination is an important step people can take to protect themselves and others from the flu. The Office of Human Resources has announced that University health plan participants may now get flu shots and other covered vaccines at more than…

Media, Law & Policy

This is a Wake-Up Call to Mark Zuckerberg

Thursday, September 7, 2017, By Sawyer Kamman

Syracuse, NY…Syracuse University social media expert Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor at the Newhouse School, is available for comment on the news that a Russian firm used Facebook ads during the 2016 election in order to target voters. “I hope that this is…

Campus & Community

University Welcomes 90 New Full-time Faculty for 2017-18

Wednesday, September 6, 2017, By News Staff

Syracuse University has hired 90 new full-time faculty members for 2017-18. The additions include tenure and tenure-track professors as well as non-tenure-track faculty including teaching professors and professors of practice. “Our newest faculty colleagues are talented and accomplished scholars and…

Syracuse.com

‘E-tailing’ is Killing Jobs, says Retail Expert Professor Nicholson

Tuesday, September 5, 2017, By Sawyer Kamman

Amanda Nicholson, Professor of Retail in the Whitman School, wrote an op-ed article for Syracuse.com entitled “’E-tailing’ is killing jobs, the environment and the joy of shopping.” Her piece details the rise of technology in the shopping realm, and the…

Campus & Community

Alumni Dan and Kathy Mezzalingua Support University, Student Scholars through $5.25 Million Gift

Tuesday, September 5, 2017, By Kathleen Haley

University Trustee Dan Mezzalingua ’60 and his wife, Kathy G’62, are generously supporting future generations of high-achieving students at Syracuse University through a $5.25 million gift for undergraduate financial aid. Their support is directed to the Invest Syracuse Initiative, a $40…

Campus & Community

University Offers Hurricane Relief Outreach

Friday, September 1, 2017, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Hurricane Harvey, a Category 4 storm, hit the Gulf Coast of Texas and Louisiana in the past week. The storm and its historic flooding have caused numerous deaths, affected millions of residents and caused tens of billions of dollars in…