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Call for Syracuse Welcome 2017 Volunteers
In preparation for Syracuse Welcome 2017, Syracuse University’s new student orientation program, the Office of First-Year and Transfer Programs is beginning recruitment for volunteers. In continuation of this longstanding tradition, Syracuse University faculty, staff, alumni and friends can volunteer to…
Syracuse Alumnus Instrumental in LIGO’s Third Detection of Gravitational Waves
Alex Nitz G’15, who earned a Ph.D. in physics, helped detect the signal on Jan. 4, 2017, using a software package he began developing at Syracuse.
‘Koaville’ Wins Popular Vote for On My Own Time Exhibition
In 1965, Johnny Yinger spent a summer in Hawaii and brought home a piece of Koa wood, a relatively rare tropical wood. He kept it in various basements over the decades, waiting for inspiration to strike. Then, thanks to an…
Ralph Zito is interviewed about the Drama Department being ranked in the top 5 by Hollywood Reporter
Ralph Zito, professor of acting and chair of the Drama Dept. in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, was interviewed by WSYR radio about VPA’s top 5 ranking in Hollywood Reporter.
Derek Brainard on how to avoid financial regrets
Derek Brainard, financial literacy coordinator, was quoted in a Newsday article (subscription required) titled “Nearly 3 in 4 adults have financial regrets; how to avoid them.” “Give up trying to keep up with the Joneses. Know your limits based on…
Hollywood Reporter Ranks Drama Department Among Top Five for Undergraduate Study
The Hollywood Reporter (THR) has ranked the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ Department of Drama among the top five schools for undergraduate study in its May 24 issue. The department was ranked no. 4, jumping four spots from its…
Benefits Advisory Council Explores Plan Design and Benefits Offerings
Since its first meeting in October 2016, the Syracuse University Benefits Advisory Council has discussed a range of health care topics—from campus vaccine schedules to health care trends—and focused on an understanding of the University’s overall benefits plan. As an…
New Members Inducted into Phi Beta Delta Honor Society
Syracuse University inducted 56 new members and two honorary members into the Alpha Sigma chapter of the Phi Beta Delta International Honor Society during the spring semester. The induction ceremony took place in Hendricks Chapel, during which the new members…
Summer Course Will Help Participants Develop Mindfulness Practice
In one Syracuse University course this summer, students will engage in creative ways to learn about and incorporate the practice of mindfulness into their lives. “Mindful Communication Skills,” CRS 347, will be offered for six weeks in Summer Session II,…
Roy Gutterman Writes an Op-Ed on the FCC and Late Night Satire
Roy Gutterman, associate professor and Director of The Tully Center for Free Speech, provided a guest colmn for Jurist.org titled “Jokes, Indecency and the Federal Communications Commission.”