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iSchool’s It Girls Retreat shows high school girls possibility of careers in technology
It’s Monday afternoon, Nov. 12, and the main hallway of the iSchool is filled with unusual activity—approximately 92 high school girls from across the country, along with several of their parents, are getting ready to showcase their final projects as…
Syracuse leaders recognized with U.S. Green Building Council award
As the not-so-great philosopher Kermit (the frog) once opined, it’s not easy being green. Regardless of that mindset, a growing number of communities are realizing the quality-of-life benefits of “going green.” The Central New York community and Syracuse University are leading the charge and receiving recognition as a result.
Prince Sultan bin Salman of Saudi Arabia receives Chancellor’s Medal
His Royal Highness Prince Sultan bin Salman, president of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA), chairman of the board of trustees of the Prince Salman Center for Disabilities Research in Riyadh and the first Arab astronaut, will be awarded Syracuse University’s prestigious Chancellor’s Medal for Outstanding Achievement during a ceremony on Friday, Nov. 16.
Biology’s circle of life
Nature is all about cycles—the circle of life. Likewise, the history of the Department of Biology in Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences could be summed up in terms of life cycles. That cycle, which began 140 years ago,…
SU in the News: Friday, November 9
SU NEWS AND EVENTS COVERAGE POPSCI, the online portal for Popular Science magazine, featured research on bat-wing planes being conducted at Syracuse University by Patrick Mather, director of the Syracuse Biomaterials Institute. Mather teaches in the L.C. Smith College of…
Annual ‘Stand Up for Education’ Comedy show Nov. 10
Along with the other Orange Central events taking place this week, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc,. and Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., in collaboration with the Orange Central Planning Committee, will host the third annual stand up comedy show on…
Food action workshop begins Nov. 13
SU Showcase will sponsor “What’s On Your Plate?,” a food action workshop, beginning Nov. 13. Participants can learn to take action on such critical local issues as food justice, food waste or the environmental or health impacts of food choices….
Many projects around campus are educating students on food issues
What does a sustainable food system look like? Students in many disciplines across the Syracuse University campus are working on educating the University community about such issues as hunger, food justice, local food sources and nutrition.
Congratulations to VP and SU alum Joe Biden!
It’s a common refrain from election night, the cry of “Four more years!” And while voters returned Barack Obama to the White House for another term as president, they also voted to return for another four years one of Syracuse…
Office of Human Capital Development announces new policies on discrimination and harassment
Syracuse University today announced a revised and comprehensive policy regarding sexual harassment, discrimination and abuse. The new policy sets clear parameters and provides specific direction to University employees and the wider SU community with respect to appropriate conduct and the…