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University College Hosts National Conference of Summer Sessions Providers
University College hosted the national Association of University Summer Sessions (AUSS) annual conference Oct. 14-16 at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown. Since its formation in 1917 (Syracuse University is a founding member), the AUSS has served as a forum for discussing…
Five Films that Laid the Foundation for the Horror Film
The term “horror film” first appeared in public usage in 1931 after the release of Tod Browning’s “Dracula.” But that doesn’t mean monsters and mayhem were not regularly seen on the silver screen during the silent era. Kendall Phillips, professor…
Mark Your Calendar—Open Enrollment Begins Oct. 29
Open Enrollment, the annual period when University employees make their benefit choices for the coming year, begins Monday, Oct. 29, and continues through Friday, Nov. 9. This is the only time of year when individuals may elect or change their…
Upcoming Work Life Workshops Focus on Family Dynamics, Children, Eldercare
Faculty and staff are invited to attend two November work life workshops presented by the Office of Human Resources. The workshop “Family Dynamics: Changing Relationships with Parents, Spouses, and Children” is Thursday, Nov. 1, from noon to 12:45 in 500…
Random Access Gallery to Present Matthew Nielson’s ‘Numb Windows’
Random Access Gallery will present “Numb Windows,” the first solo exhibition by Matthew Nielson, with an opening reception on Friday, Oct. 26, from 5-8 p.m. in 117 Smith Hall. The exhibition is free and open to the public. Nielson’s work…
Military Times Names Syracuse No. 1 Private Institution on 2019 Best Colleges for Vets List
Syracuse University’s commitment to serving veterans and military families has garnered recognition from Military Times as the No. 1 private school and No. 4 institution overall on the publication’s annual Best for Vets rankings. Syracuse University is the only private…
Family Weekend Kicks Off with ’Cuse Tank, a Lively Student Innovation Competition at Bird Library
The “Elite Eight” finalists for the first ever ’Cuse Tank will vie in a “Shark Tank”-style prize competition on Friday, Oct. 26, from 9-11:30 a.m. in the Peter Graham Scholarly Commons in E.S. Bird Library. The event—co-sponsored by the Blackstone…
University Launches Campus-Focused Facebook Page
The recently launched Facebook page SU Campus offers social media users—especially Syracuse University students, faculty and staff—a new means to keep up on happenings on campus. The Facebook page complements the University’s campus Twitter account, @SUCampus, and is updated frequently…
Q&A with Veterans Advocate Roland Van Deusen ’67, G’75
Veteran suicide rates have increased 25 percent over the last decade, with veterans more than twice as likely as non-vets to take their own lives. Roland Van Deusen ’67, G’75, a former U.S. Navy petty officer and retired psychiatric social…
NIH Grant Awarded to Hewett’s Lab Promotes Diversity in Research
Diversity in science matters to breakthroughs. When more scientists with varied backgrounds and experiences fill laboratories and collaborate on teams, outcomes in innovation and discovery surpass those of less diverse scientific groups, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH)….