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Health & Society

Literacy Pioneer Ruth Colvin Turns 100

Monday, December 12, 2016, By Jennifer Russo

For almost as long as she’s been an advocate for adult literacy, Ruth J. Colvin’s work has involved the School of Education. So the School of Education and the University joyfully joined the recent communitywide celebration of Colvin’s 100th birthday….

STEM

The Spark

Monday, December 12, 2016, By Matt Wheeler

BEACH CLOSED. NO SWIMMING. CONTAMINATED WATER. Growing up on Long Island Sound, Kristin Angello ’99 was frequently disappointed by these words. Every summer, sewage and toxic runoff from city streets transformed her summer hangout into a polluted mess. Fortunately, the…

Campus & Community

Road Closure Due to Water Main Break

Wednesday, December 7, 2016, By Keith Kobland

A block of University Avenue is closed this morning after a water main break, but expected to reopen later today. Syracuse City Department of Public Works crews are making repairs on University Avenue between Marshall and East Adams Streets. For…

Campus & Community

Financial Literacy Coordinator Counsels Students on Money Matters

Tuesday, December 6, 2016, By Kathleen Haley

Financial Literacy Coordinator Derek Brainard encourages students to plan for their financial future early and wisely.

STEM

New ‘Internet of Things’ Class to Cover Rapidly Expanding Technology

Friday, December 2, 2016, By J.D. Ross

A new spring semester course offering at the School of Information Studies (iSchool) will provide students with an overview of the rapid changes happening in business and technology because of the proliferation of new devices connected to the Internet. The…

Media, Law & Policy

Avidan Strategies CEO Discusses Advertising Insights

Thursday, December 1, 2016, By Aishwarya Nag Choudhury

Avi Dan, CEO of Avidan Strategies, shared insights from his more than 30 years of leadership experience, including key insights on how to succeed at an advertising agency, during a presentation last month. “Experience, openings and intermediaries should be the…

Arts & Culture

Faculty, Alumni Headline CNY Book Awards Dec. 8

Thursday, December 1, 2016, By Rob Enslin

The University is well represented at the fifth annual Central New York Book Awards, taking place on Thursday, Dec. 8, at 6 p.m. at the CNY Philanthropy Center (431 East Fayette St., Syracuse). Four finalists with ties to the University…

STEM

Four Questions With Physics Instructor, Lab Manager Sam Sampere

Wednesday, November 30, 2016, By Keith Kobland

Whether he’s teaching physics, managing the labs or providing insight for local media, Sam Sampere wears many hats around campus. He’s about to add another. Sampere has once again been appointed as a committee member for the American Association of…

Arts & Culture

VPA Senior Experiences ‘Real-Life’ Design Through Fellowship

Wednesday, November 30, 2016, By Liam Sullivan

Karina Campos ’17 was “absolutely shocked” to be named a Be Original Americas Fellow for the summer of 2016. When she found out that she was chosen from countless applicants to be one of just two design students from across…

STEM

Crowston, Sawyer Take Best Paper Award at ASIS&T

Tuesday, November 29, 2016, By J.D. Ross

School of Information Studies (iSchool) faculty members Kevin Crowston and Steven Sawyer, along with colleague and former iSchool professor Rolf Wigand, were presented with a Best Paper Award by the Association for Information Science and Technology’s Social Informatics special interest…