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Campus & Community

Students Head to Puerto Rico to Aid in Hurricane Recovery Efforts

Wednesday, December 13, 2017, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

During this holiday season, 23 Syracuse University students and two advisors are headed to Puerto Rico to help in the recovery from the devastating impacts of Hurricanes Irma and Maria, which struck the island this past fall. The group will…

Campus & Community

TEDx Syracuse University Issues Call for Speakers

Friday, December 8, 2017, By J.D. Ross

Are you exploring a new idea that has yet to reach its full potential? Are you pursuing interesting projects in our local community? Do you want to spark change in the lives of people around the community, and beyond? Do…

Campus & Community

Chancellor Syverud Addresses Dec. 6 University Senate Meeting

Thursday, December 7, 2017, By News Staff

Chancellor Kent Syverud discussed several issues at Wednesday’s meeting of the University Senate. He addressed pending changes to federal tax policy, issues related to disabilities and workplace sexual harassment, the Ombuds Office and the Faculty Salary Survey. Also in his…

Campus & Community

Schine Box Office Hours During Finals and Semester Break

Wednesday, December 6, 2017, By News Staff

Here are hours for the Schine Box Office during finals and semester break: Monday, Dec. 4-Wednesday, Dec. 6—11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursday, Dec. 7—11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 8 and Saturday, Dec. 9—Noon-9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11-Friday, Dec. 15—10:30 a.m.-1:30 pm.;…

Arts & Culture

Expert in Russian Art Joins Department of Music and Art Histories

Friday, December 1, 2017, By Ellen Mbuqe

Samuel Johnson has joined the College of Arts and Sciences as the newest faculty member of the Department of Music and Art Histories.  He is currently teaching the history of photography, but his research on the art of the Russian…

Media, Law & Policy

Intercollegiate Moot Court Teams Complete Successful Fall Season

Friday, December 1, 2017, By Martin Walls

It’s been a busy two months for the College of Law’s Trial Advocacy program, reports Professor Kathleen O’Connor, faculty director of the Moot Court Honor Society and Advocacy, with intercollegiate teams reaching the final four in three competitions and with…

Campus & Community

Information and Communication Technology Accessibility Policy Approved; Work Continues to Enhance Digital Accessibility

Friday, December 1, 2017, By News Staff

Following months of constructive discussion and community input, the Chancellor’s Executive Team has approved a new University policy governing information technology accessibility. The Information and Communication Technology Accessibility Policy—which will be published and go into effect on Jan. 1, 2018—affirms…

Winter Weather Preparedness

Friday, December 1, 2017, By News Staff

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff, Though the official start of winter is still a few weeks away, Central New York has already begun to feel the effects of the season. Frigid temperatures, snowy and icy roads, and strong winds can…

Business & Economy

Falk Sport Analytics Majors Place First at NYU’s SABR Diamond Dollars Case Competition

Thursday, November 30, 2017, By Margie Chetney

A team representing the Syracuse University Sport Management Baseball Statistics and Sabermetrics Club won the SABR Diamond Dollars Case Competition at NYU earlier this month. Falk College sport analytics majors Justin Perline ’19, CB Garrett ’19, Luke Scheetz ’21, Trevor…

Health & Society

Steve Kuusisto Writes Tribute to Corky, His First Guide Dog

Monday, November 20, 2017, By News Staff

When poet Stephen Kuusisto decided to train with a guide dog at age 39 he had no idea the decision would change every aspect of his life. “It was amazing to find out what a dog can do,” he says….