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Department of Public Safety to Conduct a Test of the Orange Alert Campus Crisis Alert Notification System on Wednesday, Sept. 21

Thursday, September 15, 2022, By Christine Grabowski

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) will conduct a test of the Orange Alert Campus Crisis Alert Notification System on Wednesday, Sept. 21, at 12:40 p.m. It will be a full test of the system which includes notifications sent via…

Campus & Community

Studying Human Behavior and Turning Policy Into Practice to Address Food Insecurity on the ‘’Cuse Conversations’ Podcast

Thursday, September 15, 2022, By John Boccacino

Children living in the City of Syracuse face the highest child poverty rate in the country, with 48.4% of children living in poverty, not sure where their next meal will come from, according to the most recent data published in…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University Expands Go Local Initiative, Creates New Pathways to Home Ownership and Education

Wednesday, September 14, 2022, By News Staff

As part of its successful Go Local initiative, and to strengthen economic inclusion and development throughout Central New York, Syracuse University today announced it will expand an existing home ownership program and offer a new education incentive to local health…

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Fight Waste. Feed People! Volunteer With the Food Recovery Network

Wednesday, September 14, 2022, By News Staff

After the dining centers close, as most students are scattering back to their residence halls, to the library to study or toward other late-night activities, volunteers with the Food Recovery Network (FRN), a student organization with members from SUNY College…

STEM

Exploring Sediment History in Central New York Lakes

Tuesday, September 13, 2022, By Renée Gearhart Levy

Skaneateles Lake in Upstate New York is one of the cleanest, clearest freshwater lakes in the country, the source of drinking water for the City of Syracuse and a hub for recreation. Since 2017, however, harmful algal blooms (HABs) have…

Campus & Community

Breana Nieves Vergara Strives to Cultivate Enriching Mentorship Opportunities for Students

Monday, September 12, 2022, By John Boccacino

Not having access to a formal peer mentoring program didn’t hold back Syracuse native Breana Nieves Vergara as she made her way through Ithaca College as a sociology major. Her academic program was small enough that Nieves Vergara never struggled…

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Abby Kasowitz-Scheer Appointed Head of Learning and Academic Engagement at Syracuse University Libraries

Monday, September 12, 2022, By Cristina Hatem

Abby Kasowitz-Scheer was recently appointed head of Syracuse University Libraries’ department of Learning and Academic Engagement. She has been with the Libraries for 21 years, serving as head of Instructional Services and then Learning Commons librarian (later called Reference and…

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Your Voices Were Heard: Wellness Initiative Ready to Kick Off Fall

Monday, September 12, 2022, By News Staff

From mindful eating to a squat challenge, the wellness programming available to faculty and staff this fall is diverse, robust and responsive to the results of the June 2022 wellness survey. About 800 survey participants provided valuable feedback on topics…

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Syracuse Abroad Hosting Annual Syracuse Abroad Week Sept. 12-16

Monday, September 12, 2022, By Ashley Barletta

Syracuse Abroad is excited for a new year of international education! As the academic year begins, Syracuse Abroad is eager to continue supporting student intercultural experiences, both abroad and on campus. With over 500 students studying abroad this fall in…

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12 Tips and Tricks for Finding Your Spiritual Community on Campus

Monday, September 12, 2022, By Dara Harper

Moving to a new town or city can be challenging and often the most daunting piece is finding a sense of community. For university students this can be even more of a challenge, especially when they’re trying to find a…