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Transcript of Welcome Address by Kent D. Syverud

Thursday, September 12, 2013, By News Staff

Thank you, Dick and Ryan, for those welcoming words and for your great service to Syracuse University. First things first. I must acknowledge and thank our Chancellor, Nancy Cantor. Nancy, you have been an extraordinary leader in higher education, at…

Campus & Community

Message from Board Chairman Richard L. Thompson

Thursday, September 12, 2013, By News Staff

Dear Members of the Syracuse University Community, I am writing on behalf of the University’s Board of Trustees with an important update regarding the Chancellor Search process. As you know, since last year we have been engaged in a rigorous…

Campus & Community

Kent D. Syverud Named 12th Chancellor and President of Syracuse University

Thursday, September 12, 2013, By Kevin C. Quinn

Kent D. Syverud, dean of the School of Law at Washington University in St. Louis, has been selected to be the 12th Chancellor and President of Syracuse University.

Campus & Community

Record Warmth Prompts Tips to Avoid Heat Illness

Wednesday, September 11, 2013, By Keith Kobland

With high heat and humidity it’s a good idea to review the warning signs of heat illness and take precautions to avoid heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Of course, staying inside where it’s cool is always an option, as is…

Campus & Community

Libraries to Host Information Fair for Faculty

Wednesday, September 11, 2013, By Pamela Whiteley McLaughlin

The Syracuse University Libraries invites all faculty to an information fair on Friday, Sept. 27, from 1-4 p.m. in the Peter Graham Scholarly Commons in Bird Library. Find out what today’s library can do for you! Librarians and staff from…

Arts & Culture

Latino/ Hispanic Heritage Month Begins Sept. 15

Tuesday, September 10, 2013, By News Staff

The Office of Multicultural Affairs within the Division of Student Affairs hosts Latino/Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15-Oct. 15. With lectures, performances, luncheons, semi-formals and art exhibitions, Latino/Hispanic Heritage Month provides the campus and local community with a wonderful opportunity…

Long Elected to Honor Society’s Council of Advisors

Tuesday, September 10, 2013, By News Staff

Dawn M. Long, the office coordinator and graduate secretary in the Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering, was recently elected to Golden Key International Honour Society’s council of advisors. She will serve on the council for a three-year term. The…

Health & Society

A Quick (and Free) Class for Fun and Fitness

Monday, September 9, 2013, By Kathleen Haley

If you’ve ever been tempted by its upbeat tempo and dance moves, now’s your chance to give Zumba a try for free. In response to the faculty and staff survey conducted by the University Wellness Initiative, a 30-minute Zumba class…

Media, Law & Policy

Magazine Department Speaker Series Brings Journalists to Campus

Friday, September 6, 2013, By Wendy S. Loughlin

The Newhouse School’s Magazine Department Speaker Series will bring two journalists to campus this fall. Follow on Twitter at #MagSpeakSU. Robert Draper Draper will speak at Newhouse on Wednesday, Sept. 25, at 5:30 p.m. in the Joyce Hergenhan Auditorium in…

EOIRS Helps to Encourage Environment of Respect

Friday, September 6, 2013, By News Staff

For more than a year, Human Capital Development (HCD) has conducted a campus-wide educational outreach effort to familiarize the Syracuse University community with the policies, laws and available resources that relate to issues of diversity, inclusion, equity and discrimination. The…