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Syracuse University Hosts First-Ever Procurement Fair, Launches Building Local Initiative

Thursday, May 23, 2019, By Joyce LaLonde

On Tuesday, May 21, Syracuse University hosted its first-ever Procurement Fair as part of its new Building Local initiative, a three-pronged effort focused on opportunity, partnerships and business. The fair introduced local business enterprises—including those owned by women, minorities, veterans…

Campus & Community

Seven Syracuse Abroad Faculty Selected as Global Innovation Fund Recipients

Thursday, May 23, 2019, By Joyce LaLonde

Seven Syracuse Abroad instructors have been selected for 2018-19 Global Innovation Fund awards. The fund supports Syracuse Abroad center faculty in their professional development, their contributions to Syracuse University’s general intellectual and academic culture abroad, and their pedagogical innovation. The…

STEM

Ammonium Fertilized Early Life on Earth

Tuesday, May 21, 2019, By News Staff

A team of international scientists—including researchers at the University of St. Andrews, Syracuse University and Royal Holloway, University of London—have demonstrated a new source of food for early life on the planet. Life on Earth relies on the availability of…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University Libraries’ Inclusion and Accessibility Librarian Featured Speaker at Ohio Valley Group of Technical Services Librarians

Monday, May 20, 2019, By Cristina Hatem

Katherine Deibel, Syracuse University Libraries inclusion and accessibility librarian, was a featured speaker at the Ohio Valley Group of Technical Services Librarians (OVGTSL) Annual Conference on May 14 in Lexington, Kentucky. Deibel’s closing keynote presentation was titled “When You’re the…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University Receives $1 Million from Lilly Endowment to Develop Faith Leaders for the Contemporary Era

Monday, May 20, 2019, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Syracuse University has received a five-year, $1 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help establish the Fellowship for Emerging Leaders in Ministry. The program is a collaboration with Le Moyne College and is part of Lilly Endowment’s Thriving in…

Media Tip Sheets

Northern Lights In Rare Spots This Week – This Is Why

Thursday, May 16, 2019, By Daryl Lovell

Those looking up at the sky in northern U.S. states and most of Canada may catch a glimpse of the northern lights this week. Sam Sampere is a physics lab manager at Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences. Below,…

Campus & Community

Walters Takes Helm, Five New Members Elected to University’s Board of Trustees

Monday, May 13, 2019, By News Staff

As Kathleen A. Walters ’73 assumed her new role as chair of the Board of Trustees, Syracuse University also announced the election of five new trustees. The new members are James P. Kidder L’01, who will become president of the…

Keith A. Alford Appointed Syracuse University’s First Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer

Monday, May 13, 2019, By News Staff

The search committee for a chief diversity and inclusion officer was tasked last November with identifying an innovative and inspiring leader who would work collaboratively to create a more welcoming, diverse, accessible and inclusive community. Nearly 200 talented individuals expressed…

Campus & Community

Summer Office Hours Are Now in Effect

Monday, May 13, 2019, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Summer office hours for Syracuse University began today (Monday, May 13) and will be in effect through Friday, Aug. 23. Summer office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Academic-year hours will resume on Monday, Aug. 26. Questions? Contact the…

Veterans

Partnering With Syracuse, Google Launches Tools to Help Military Spouses Find Remote Work and Start Businesses

Friday, May 10, 2019, By News Staff

Grow with Google today announced new tools and resources designed to help military spouses build flexible, meaningful careers despite the common challenge of frequent moves. In addition to a new work-from-home jobs search filter, the tech company released training materials…