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One University Awards Bestowed on May 7

Friday, May 7, 2021, By News Staff

The One University Awards, the annual celebration recognizing excellence by staff, faculty and students, were bestowed on May 7. The day kicked off with a welcome message by Athletics Director John Wildhack and the announcement of the recipients of the…

STEM

Shared Competency Community of Practice Supports Information Literacy and Technological Agility

Friday, May 7, 2021, By Ellen de Graffenreid

“We live in an increasingly digital environment and our students need to have a specific set of skills to function in society and to succeed in any career,” says Jian Qin, professor and program director of the master of library…

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Nine Faculty Members Recognized With Meredith Teaching Recognition Awards

Friday, May 7, 2021, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Nine Syracuse University faculty members have been honored for their excellence in teaching with the Meredith Teaching Recognition Award. In 2001, the Meredith Professorship Program was expanded to create the award, which recognizes exemplary teaching by non-tenured faculty in two…

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Message to Faculty and Emeriti Regarding Commencement Participation

Thursday, May 6, 2021, By News Staff

Dear Faculty and Emeriti Faculty Members: I write today to invite you to participate in the in-person Commencement weekend activities. I hope that you will all join the University community as we gather to celebrate the Class of 2021. Commencement…

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University to Debut New Meal Plan Options for All Students in Fall 2021

Thursday, May 6, 2021, By Jennifer DeMarchi

The Housing, Meal Plan and I.D. Card Services Office will introduce a block meal plan system, offer unlimited meal plans and combine campus funds into one account starting in the 2021-22 academic year. The overhaul of the meal plan system…

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Fulbright Program Information Sessions to Be Held May 12 and 13

Wednesday, May 5, 2021, By Ellen de Graffenreid

The Office of Research is sponsoring two Fulbright Program information sessions for faculty, staff and Ph.D. students close to graduation on Wednesday, May 12. A separate information session  for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, coordinated by the Center for Fellowship…

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Please Review Closely: Important Planning Information for Commencement 2021

Wednesday, May 5, 2021, By News Staff

Dear Graduates and Families: In just a few short weeks, we will honor our graduates and celebrate their academic achievements at a Commencement ceremony like no other. We know that many of you will be traveling for the first time…

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Orange Alert System Test Scheduled for Tuesday, May 11

Wednesday, May 5, 2021, By Christine Grabowski

The Syracuse University Department of Public Safety (DPS) will conduct a test of the Orange Alert Campus Crisis Alert Notification System on Tuesday, May 11 at 3:10 p.m. It will be a full test of the system which includes notifications…

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LaVonda N. Reed Named Dean of College of Law at Georgia State University

Wednesday, May 5, 2021, By Ellen de Graffenreid

LaVonda N. Reed, associate provost for faculty affairs and professor of law, has been named the seventh dean in the college’s history and the first African American to lead the College of Law at Georgia State University, effective July 1….

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44 Stars of Excellence Celebrate Students, Student Organizations

Wednesday, May 5, 2021, By Shannon Andre

Each year, the Office of Student Activities celebrates and honors student leaders, staff and faculty advisors, fraternity and sorority chapters, and recognized student organizations (RSOs) during the 44 Stars of Excellence Awards. The awards highlight the outstanding dedication and commitment…