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University to Create More Study Abroad Opportunities

Tuesday, June 16, 2015, By Ellen Mbuqe

While almost half of all Syracuse University students take part in study abroad programs, the University is looking to create opportunities that are available for all students, especially veterans, first-generation students and those in STEM and health studies.

Media, Law & Policy

College of Law Dean Hannah Arterian to Step Down as Dean

Monday, June 15, 2015, By News Staff

Dean of Syracuse University College of Law and Professor of Law Hannah Arterian today announced that after 13 years of service, she will complete her term as dean on Aug. 1. She will be on leave, focusing on research and…

Media, Law & Policy

Video Assignment Encourages Newhouse Students to Tell Their Own Tales

Friday, June 12, 2015, By Emily Kulkus

The purpose of the assignment is twofold, Assistant Professor Corey Takahashi says: it forces the students to tell their own story and create a finished product that can be a great marketing tool in the highly competitive job market.

STEM

Physicist Awarded Grant for Quantum Computing Efforts

Thursday, June 11, 2015, By Rob Enslin

A physicist in the College of Arts and Sciences has been awarded a major grant to support his ongoing work in quantum information science. Britton Plourde, associate professor of physics, has received a three-year, $900,000 grant award from the Army…

Strawberry Festival, Farmers’ Market Scheduled for June 12

Wednesday, June 10, 2015, By Eileen Jevis

Summer will be celebrated, rain or shine, at the annual Strawberry Festival on the Quad hosted by University College, the Department of Recreation Services and the Department of Athletics Friday, June 12, from 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Arts & Culture

UVP, Light Work Announce Summer Review 2015

Monday, June 8, 2015, By Jessica Posner

From mid-June through early September, UVP is screening two programs featuring works from the 2014-2015 “Celestial Navigation: a year into the afro future” program at UVP Everson.

Campus & Community

Reminder: Tickets for Syracuse University Day at Citi Field Available Until Game Day on June 28

Thursday, June 4, 2015, By Scott McDowell

A reminder that tickets for Syracuse University Day at Citi Field will be available until game day, which is June 28. If you would like information on bus rides from campus or any other details, email sumets@syr.edu. Tickets for the…

STEM

Sloan Foundation Funds Expanding Smart-Energy Device Privacy Study

Thursday, June 4, 2015, By Diane Stirling

The Sloan Foundation has awarded funding to expand the efforts of two School of Information Studies (iSchool) researchers who are looking at the issue of data privacy regarding smart energy-reading meters—and now, additional smart home devices. A foundation award of…

Joan Fleet Appointed Early Education Child Care Center Director

Thursday, June 4, 2015, By News Staff

Joan Fleet, interim director of the University’s Early Education Child Care Center (EECCC), has accepted an offer to become the center’s new director. Fleet has worked at the center since 2012, starting out as the office coordinator and becoming interim…

Health & Society

Q&A: Rick Burton on FIFA Scandal

Wednesday, June 3, 2015, By Keith Kobland

A scandal has hit world soccer, with accusations that top officials at the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) accepted bribes to secure the rights to World Cup matches. FIFA’s president, Sepp Blatter, stepped down from the post just days…