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Chancellor Syverud Appoints Members of Search Committee for Chief Diversity Officer
Chancellor Kent Syverud today announced the members of a search committee for a chief diversity officer (CDO). The creation of a CDO position was one of the recommendations of the Chancellor’s Workgroup on Diversity and Inclusion to strengthen the University’s…
A Moral Vision of Science: Physicist Joel L. Lebowitz G’55, G’56, H’12 Believes Science and Morality are Inextricably Linked
Joel L. Lebowitz G’55, G’56, H’12 credits his longevity to luck and good genes. “I’ve always had a healthy constitution,” says the 88-year-old scientist and Holocaust survivor, who is the George William Hill Professor of Mathematics and Physics at Rutgers…
Registration Open for December Work Life Learning Opportunities
The Syracuse University Wellness Initiative is offering two work life learning opportunities for faculty and staff in early December. “How to Have the Difficult Conversations (Elder Care)” is Thursday, Dec. 6, from noon to 12:45 p.m. in the Peter Graham…
More States Likely to Embrace Blockchain Technology, Cryptocurrency
This week, Ohio became the first U.S. state to accept bitcoin for tax payments from businesses. Eventually, the payment form will be open to individual filers as well. Could more states follow suit in embracing the cryptocurrency as a legitimate…
New Students Find Value in First-Year Shared Reading Experience, According to Survey
In classrooms and residence halls across campus earlier this fall, small groups of new students came together to connect with their peers through exploring their differences and similarities—to learn more about themselves and others. As part of the newly redeveloped…
Oxfam Hunger Banquet Will Highlight Global Crisis of Hunger
Oxfam at Syracuse University will host an Oxfam Hunger Banquet on Friday, Nov. 30, from 2-3:30 p.m. in the Strasser Legacy Room, 220 Eggers Hall. The banquet is an interactive experience that teaches guests about food distribution and hunger throughout…
Human Resources Offers Important Information on Benefits and Deadlines
The Office of Human Resources wants to remind faculty and staff about important information and benefits application deadlines that are approaching: Dependent Care Subsidy As part of Syracuse University’s ongoing efforts to support the changing needs of families, the University…
Professor of Law Quoted in Stories about Border Security and the Posse Comitatus Act
William Banks, Professor of Law Emeritus, was quoted in Vox, Slate, and Public Radio International’s The World Program in stories about border security.
Jian Tang Named IEEE Fellow
Jian Tang, a professor in the College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS), has been named a Fellow by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). Attaining the level of Fellow is recognized by the technical community as a prestigious…
ECS Professor Vir V. Phoha Named a 2018 AAAS Fellow
Professor Vir V. Phoha of the College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS) has been named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). He was awarded this prestigious honor for developing practicable foundations of behavioral…