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DiCaprio and ‘The Revenant’: Indigenous Wisdom and Human Survival

Friday, February 26, 2016, By News Staff

Philip Arnold, associate professor of indigenous religions in the College of Arts and Sciences, discusses Leonardo DiCaprio’s recent film “The Revenant” and the message it shares about indigenous peoples and our shared humanity. Arnold is the director of the Skä·noñh—Great…

Campus & Community

Hoverboard Restrictions Added to Existing Transportation Policy

Friday, February 26, 2016, By News Staff

In a statement made by the Division of Campus Safety and Emergency Services and the Department of Public Safety, Syracuse University is temporarily prohibiting the use of self-balancing motorized scooters, or hoverboards, after national research continues to identify growing concerns…

Campus Framework Update Session to Be Held March 2 at Schine

Friday, February 26, 2016, By Jaclyn D. Grosso

University leaders, in conjunction with the members of the Campus Framework Advisory Group, will host an update session on the Campus Framework on March 2 at 4 p.m. in the Goldstein Auditorium at Schine Student Center. At the update session,…

Arts & Culture

Scholar Spotlight: Jason Foggie ’16

Wednesday, February 24, 2016, By Cyndi Moritz

Coming from the High School for Math, Science and Engineering in New York City, Jason Foggie was unsure whether he should pursue engineering as his guidance counselors and other mentors strongly suggested, or pursue what he wanted in his heart,…

Campus & Community

Gisele Marcus Named Inaugural Speaker for Sankofa Lecture Series

Wednesday, February 24, 2016, By Shannon Andre

The Office of Program Development and Office of Multicultural Affairs are pleased to partner for the Sankofa Lecture Series, beginning Friday, Feb. 26. The new lecture series will become an annual component of the University’s Black History Month Celebration, and…

STEM

New Research Introduces ‘Pause Button’ for Boiling

Tuesday, February 23, 2016, By Matt Wheeler

Using a focused laser beam to essentially hit the pause button on boiling, Assistant Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Shalabh Maroo’s research group and collaborators have created a single vapor bubble in a pool of liquid that can remain stable on a surface for hours, instead of milliseconds.

Campus & Community

Take Time to Care for Yourself

Tuesday, February 23, 2016, By News Staff

Join us for the Spring Semester Wellness Series for faculty and staff! Healthy snacks and a prize drawing will be offered at each one. Andrea Willis, assistant director of the TEDCenter and Holy Fire Reiki Master, will share her passion…

Campus & Community

Fans Invited to Give to United Way as They Arrive for North Carolina State Men’s Basketball Game

Monday, February 22, 2016, By News Staff

The University’s fundraising campaign for the United Way of Central New York will culminate Saturday, Feb. 27, with Dollar Day in the Dome. Proceeds from Dollar Day will be added to the $216,000 already raised by employees since their campus…

Health & Society

School of Education Faculty Find Inspiration in 30-Day Writing Challenge

Monday, February 22, 2016, By Cyndi Moritz

Faculty members in the School of Education were feeling a double pull: they needed time to write, and they wanted to unite toward a goal and get to know each other better. “When we sponsored an all-day writing retreat for…

Veterans

Patrice ‘Rock’ Grant ’97, ’05, Air Force Veteran, Newhouse alumnus: ‘Newhouse Made Me a Better Storyteller’

Monday, February 22, 2016, By News Staff

As a producer, editor and director at the American Forces Network (AFN), Newhouse School alumnus Patrice “Rock” Grant has the job of his dreams. Grant first came to Newhouse as part of the Military Visual Journalism program, which he completed…