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Newhouse School to Participate in Groundbreaking Training Initiative on Drone Journalism

Tuesday, January 31, 2017, By Wendy S. Loughlin

The Newhouse School of Public Communications will be one of four schools nationwide to host an innovative new program to train journalists in the use of drones, or unmanned aerial systems, for news coverage. The program was developed by the…

Campus & Community

Message to the Community from Chancellor Syverud

Tuesday, January 31, 2017, By News Staff

Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff: The United States government on Friday issued several executive orders. It is important for Syracuse University to reaffirm some of its key values that are implicated by these orders—and for the University to specify how…

Campus & Community

Road Work Scheduled for Intersection of Adams Street and South Crouse Avenue

Tuesday, January 31, 2017, By Keith Kobland

The City of Syracuse has issued a traffic advisory for the intersection of Adams Street and South Crouse Avenue. Work being conducted by the city involving the Department of Public Works will lead to temporary lane restrictions in the area….

Campus & Community

Message From Chancellor Kent Syverud

Monday, January 30, 2017, By News Staff

Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff: The United States government on Friday issued several executive orders. It is important for Syracuse University to reaffirm some of its key values that are implicated by these orders—and for the University to specify how…

Message from Tony Callisto Jr., SVP for Safety and Chief Law Enforcement Officer

Monday, January 30, 2017, By News Staff

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: Syracuse University’s Department of Public Safety (DPS) continues to follow longstanding policies regarding inquiries about individual immigration status and federal immigration investigations. In the course of its regular activities and investigations, DPS does not inquire…

STEM

A Better Way to Farm Algae

Friday, January 27, 2017, By Matt Wheeler

Scientists have long known of the potential of microalgae to aid in the production of biofuels and other valuable chemicals. However, the difficulty and significant cost of growing microalgae have in some ways stalled further development of this promising technology. Bendy Estime,…

Campus & Community

Health Services Gives Advice to Protect against Flu, Other Contagious Illnesses

Thursday, January 26, 2017, By News Staff

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: Flu season may be well underway but it’s never too late to protect yourself against the flu and other contagious illnesses. That is why University Health Services would like to remind the campus community of…

STEM

The Life Path Of A Visionary: Christopher Gentile ’81

Thursday, January 26, 2017, By Matt Wheeler

It may not be the final frontier, but with modern virtual reality technology, we can certainly “explore strange new worlds” and “boldly go where no man has gone before.” Today’s virtual reality can trick our minds into believing that we…

Health & Society

Financial Wellness Webinar to Kick Off New Year

Wednesday, January 25, 2017, By News Staff

New Year, new you! Many times this phrase refers to making changes to eating or physical activity routines, but not in this case. The results of the 2016 faculty and staff wellness survey indicated that 50 percent of survey respondents…

Campus & Community

Registration Open for Spring Technology Accessibility Training Workshops

Wednesday, January 25, 2017, By Christopher C. Finkle

Syracuse University seeks to ensure that all people regardless of individual ability or disability can effectively access University communications and technology. Information Technology Services (ITS) is accepting registrations for five training workshops that will build faculty and staff awareness of,…