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INSCT Hosts State Board of Elections Cybersecurity Tabletop Exercise

Friday, June 8, 2018, By Martin Walls

On June 7 the Institute for National Security and Counterterrorism (INSCT) hosted one of a series of statewide exercises that focus on cybersecurity preparedness and response to threats to New York State election systems. These first-of-their-kind tabletop exercises are sponsored…

Campus & Community

Indigenous Student Graduation Reception Honors Students at Its 15th Annual Event

Tuesday, May 29, 2018, By Kathleen Haley

The Office of Multicultural Affairs’ Native Student Program celebrated graduating Indigenous students during the 15th annual Indigenous Student Graduation Reception on May 5. The University’s Indigenous students earned 17 bachelor’s degrees, four master’s degrees, one J.D. and one Ph.D. It…

Campus & Community

Excellence Personified

Monday, May 21, 2018, By Rob Enslin

The Humanities Center in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) celebrated the accomplishments of its 2017-18 fellows. The cohort consisted of semesterlong Faculty Fellows as well as yearlong Dissertation Fellows and Graduate Student Public Humanities Fellows. Vivian May, director of the…

Financial Times

Companies Grapple with Disability Laws

Thursday, May 17, 2018, By Sawyer Kamman

Peter Blanck, a University Professor and chairman of the Burton Blatt Institute, recently spoke with the Financial Times about an ongoing issue regarding how companies are dealing with legal problems surrounding those with disabilities. Local laws remain confusing for many,…

Campus & Community

Enshrined in Language

Thursday, May 17, 2018, By Rob Enslin

When the Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics (LLL) bestowed the annual Gerlinde Ulm Sanford Award on Erma Martin in April, it marked the first time the coveted prize went to a non-academic. Which is just fine with Gail Bulman G’96, the award’s founder….

Veterans

Falk College, REU Program Host Discussion Series for PTSD Awareness Month in June

Wednesday, May 16, 2018, By Michele Barrett

To educate the local community about issues related to Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Falk College is offering a discussion series during the month of June, which is designated as National PTSD Awareness Month. PTSD is a psychiatric disorder that can…

Campus & Community

Five New Members Elected to University’s Board of Trustees

Monday, May 14, 2018, By Kathleen Haley

Syracuse University has announced the election of five new members to its Board of Trustees. The new members include alumni Harold “Hal” Fetner ’83 and Elisabeth “Lisa” Fontenelli ’86, and Michael A. Newhouse, Jeffrey Scruggs and David N. Watson, all…

Campus & Community

Kathrine Switzer ’68, G’72 Commencement Address

Sunday, May 13, 2018, By Keith Kobland

Kathrine Switzer ’68, G ’72 delivers the keynote address at commencement ceremonies Sunday at the dome. The following is a video and transcript of her inspiring message to the grads.

Campus & Community

Dean, Faculty and Student Representatives Play Important Role with Syracuse University’s Board of Trustees

Friday, May 11, 2018, By Kathleen Haley

Syracuse University has announced that two students have been named as representatives to the Board of Trustees. Ghufran Salih ’20 and Emma Peca ’21 were named as undergraduate student representatives to the Board. Salih, the incoming Student Association president, and…

Campus & Community

University Updates Campus Community on Status of Several Diversity and Inclusion Recommendations

Wednesday, May 9, 2018, By Kathleen Haley

The University continues to implement new initiatives and policies as developed from the recommendations of the Chancellor’s Workgroup on Diversity and Inclusion (CWDI) to create a more diverse and inclusive campus. Members of the Universitywide Council on Diversity and Inclusion…