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Campus & Community

Downtown Construction Project Could Impact One Route to Campus

Wednesday, May 6, 2015, By Keith Kobland

The Onondaga County Department of Transportation is set to embark on a paving project in downtown Syracuse that could affect members of the campus community who use Adams Street. Beginning on May 11 and running through May 30, paving work…

STEM

Using Less Energy by ‘Daylighting’ While Maintaining User Comfort and Productivity

Tuesday, May 5, 2015, By News Staff

SyracuseCoE is collaborating with Siemens to compare two different technologies for controlling the amount of daylight that enters a room: “smart” glass that can change tint via “electrochromic” technologies, and automated window blinds. The project will study the interactions between…

Campus & Community

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Course Begins April 29

Wednesday, April 15, 2015, By News Staff

Syracuse University faculty and staff are invited to participate in an eight-week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course beginning April 29. The MBSR program uses meditation and yoga to teach participants to relate differently to managing all kinds of stressors…

Enactus Students and Sustainability Division Conduct Recycling Audit

Friday, April 3, 2015, By Keith Kobland

The SU Enactus Student group is partnering with Syracuse University Sustainability Division and Syracuse Haulersto perform two waste audits, the purpose of which is to get a better sense of how the campus community is recycling.

Campus & Community

Athletics Hosting Second Annual ’Cuse Champions Auction Feb. 13

Tuesday, February 3, 2015, By News Staff

The Athletics Department will host its Second Annual ’Cuse Champions Auction on Friday, Feb. 13, from 6-9 p.m. at Manley Field House. After the success of the inaugural event last year, the auction is back in 2015 with even more…

STEM

How Nuclear Waste Recycling Could Help Expand U.S. Energy Production

Monday, February 2, 2015, By Matt Wheeler

As the world’s attention turns to alternative energy solutions, such as wind and solar, nuclear energy is an often overlooked or controversial option. And yet, nuclear power from 104 plants supplies approximately 20 percent of the electricity we use today….

Health & Society

Sport Management Club Raises over $55,000 during Charity Sports Auction

Monday, January 26, 2015, By Michele Barrett

The Sport Management (SPM) Club raised $59,185 for Make-A-Wish of Central New York at its 10th Annual Charity Sports Auction. During the SU men’s basketball game on Dec. 6, Make-A-Wish supporters placed bids on hundreds of items, including sports memorabilia,…

Campus & Community

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Class

Tuesday, January 20, 2015, By News Staff

The Syracuse University Counseling Center is offering a free course in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction to SU and SUNY-ESF students. The eight-week course meets Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:30 p.m., beginning Feb. 4. The program introduces participants to mindfulness meditation practices…

Sport Management Club’s ‘After Auction Sale’ Happening through Dec. 22

Wednesday, December 10, 2014, By Michele Barrett

The Falk College’s Sport Management Club “After the Auction Sale” is happening through Dec. 22. Students, faculty and staff, along with their friends and families, are invited to visit http://www.sucharitysportsauction.com to view and purchase more than 80 items ranging from…

Sport Management Club Holds Online Sports Auction in Collaboration with Steiner Sports

Monday, December 8, 2014, By Michele Barrett

The Sport Management Club, in collaboration with Steiner Sports, is holding an online auction of premium items http://auction.steinersports.com/Category/SU_SPM_Club_for_Make-A-Wish-97.html through Dec. 9 at 10 p.m. Select the “SU SPM Club for Make-A-Wish Auction” to view all the items available. Just in…