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Campus & Community

Heading to the State Fair? Here’s What You Need to Know

Wednesday, August 25, 2021, By Matt Michael

Back on campus and looking for something fun to do before the semester gets rolling? After missing last year because of the pandemic, the New York State Fair started Aug. 20 and runs through Labor Day at the New York…

Campus & Community

What’s Your Best Advice for New Students? Orientation Leaders Share Their Thoughts

Wednesday, August 25, 2021, By Kathleen Haley

Welcome to campus as a new student! There’s a lot to learn and experience; take it all in. To help guide you in your new world, orientation leaders are among the many friendly faces on campus who make the transition…

Campus & Community

A Look Back at Life in 2003

Wednesday, August 25, 2021, By Jen Plummer

As the University welcomes students from around the globe to its campus, we’re time traveling back to 2003—the year many individuals comprising our incoming Class of 2025 were born. Mostly fueled by the accelerated pace of technological advancement, much has…

STEM

Transdisciplinary Syracuse University Team Awarded Grant to Address the Digital Divide in Central America

Tuesday, August 24, 2021, By Dan Bernardi

The rise of the digital age and widespread use of the Internet have turned web access into an essential utility—similar to water and electricity. In the past year and half, the COVID-19 pandemic has emphasized the importance of web connectivity,…

Campus & Community

‘Build Your Financial Know-How’ Wellness Workshops Offered to Faculty and Staff in September

Tuesday, August 24, 2021, By News Staff

A dynamic series of financial wellness workshops for faculty and staff will be held on campus for the first time this September. Offered in partnership with Carebridge, the University’s faculty and staff assistance program, the series provides a practical approach…

Media Tip Sheets

That 100-year flooding…happening now

Monday, August 23, 2021, By Lily Datz

Hurricanes and higher-than-normal rainfall has flooded communities and left homes and businesses destroyed. But many of these areas have never been considered part of the floodplain so this means more homeowners – both coastal and inland – are facing catastrophic…

Arts & Culture

Point of Contact Gallery Announces the Opening of ‘Noli Me Tangere’ by Artist Kelvin Burzon

Monday, August 23, 2021, By News Staff

“Noli Me Tangere,” an exhibition by artist Kelvin Burzon, will be on view Aug. 30-Dec. 10 at Point of Contact Gallery. Admission is free and open to the public Mon.-Fri., noon-5 p.m. or by appointment, with proper social distancing and…

Campus & Community

Guidelines for New Student Convocation

Monday, August 23, 2021, By News Staff

Dear Members of the Campus Community: Each year, we mark the start of a new academic year with the New Student Convocation academic ceremony, bringing our campus community together to welcome and celebrate the newest members of the Orange family….

Campus & Community

Small Equipment Grants Program Funds 29 Proposals in 2021

Monday, August 23, 2021, By Ellen de Graffenreid

The Office of Research has announced the Small Equipment Grants Program has funded 29 proposals for 2021. The program is designed to strengthen research capacity and capability at Syracuse University. These awards are intended to bridge the gap between major…

Campus & Community

Five Questions for First-Year Seminar Interim Director Chandice Haste-Jackson

Monday, August 23, 2021, By Ellen de Graffenreid

Chandice Haste-Jackson was appointed interim director of the First-Year Seminar program in February, 2021.  Since then, she has been working alongside colleagues from across the University to completely redesign the required course for all first-year students. It is part of…