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Campus & Community

No Changes to Operation Status, Syracuse University Continues to Monitor Weather and Travel Conditions

Wednesday, February 7, 2018, By News Staff

Syracuse University continues to monitor and assess weather conditions for the afternoon and evening hours. Based on current conditions, the University expects to remain fully open and operational for the remainder of Wednesday, Feb. 7.

STEM

NSA Taps Syracuse University Faculty to Develop Cybersecurity Curricula

Wednesday, February 7, 2018, By Matt Wheeler

Assistant Professor Yuzhe “Richard” Tang and Professor Wenliang “Kevin” Du in the College of Engineering and Computer Science have been awarded $328,481 by the National Security Agency (NSA) to develop cybersecurity curricula to be taught at the University and beyond. Tang and Du are developing hands-on…

Media, Law & Policy

Maxwell School to Host 2018 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders

Wednesday, February 7, 2018, By Jennifer Congel

The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs has been selected for the fifth consecutive year as an Institute Partner for the 2018 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. Beginning in mid-June, the Maxwell School will host 25 of…

STEM

Inspiring Wonder—National Engineers Week 2018

Wednesday, February 7, 2018, By Matt Wheeler

In celebration of National Engineers Week (Eweek), the College of Engineering and Computer Science will host a series of special events beginning on Sunday, Feb. 18. The events will bring students together to promote engineering and computer science disciplines to the broader…

Veterans

Institute for Veterans and Military Families Receives Grant from Travelers

Wednesday, February 7, 2018, By Stephanie Salanger

The Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) has received a $50,000 grant from Travelers. The IVMF provides career skills training and entrepreneurship programs that meet transitioning service members, veterans and military spouses where they are in their civilian transition to…

Arts & Culture

Innovation Orange: Marcelle Haddix

Wednesday, February 7, 2018, By Keith Kobland

Marcelle Haddix, associate professor and chair of reading and language arts in the School of Education, is the creator and director of Writing our Lives, a program geared toward supporting the writing practices of urban youth within and beyond school contexts.

Syracuse University Monitoring Winter Weather and Travel Conditions for Wednesday, February 7

Wednesday, February 7, 2018, By News Staff

Syracuse University is currently monitoring and assessing weather conditions for Wednesday, February 7. In particular, University leaders and public safety officials are evaluating anticipated travel conditions to and from campus. This effort includes reviewing the most up-to-date National Weather Service…

Campus & Community

Information Sessions Scheduled for Campus as Lab for Sustainability Grants

Tuesday, February 6, 2018, By Rachel May

Faculty and students who are interested in applying for funding from the Campus as a Laboratory for Sustainability (CALS) program are invited to attend an information session to learn more about the application and review process. Sessions are scheduled for…

Business & Economy

NYSTAR Re-Designates College of Law’s Technology Commercialization Law Program as the New York State Science and Technology Law Center

Tuesday, February 6, 2018, By Martin Walls

Empire State Development’s Division of Science, Technology, and Innovation (NYSTAR) has re-designated the College of Law’s Technology Commercialization Law Program (TCLP) as the New York State Science and Technology Law Center (NYSSTLC, or Law Center). Having served as the NYSTAR Law…

Campus & Community

University Hosts Second Annual Sexual Health Awareness Month

Monday, February 5, 2018, By Joyce LaLonde

Syracuse University’s Sexual Health Awareness Month, called Frisky February, is back for the second year. The Office of Health Promotion (OHP), in collaboration with student organizations, University offices and departments, community partners and the OHP Peer Educators Encouraging Healthy Relationships…