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Syracuse University Libraries’ Fine Forgiveness for Veterans and Military Members

Monday, November 11, 2019, By Cristina Hatem

In honor of Veteran’s and Military Families Month, Syracuse University Libraries will forgive all veteran and active military service member Libraries’ fines up to $25 for the month of November. To participate, veterans and current members of the U.S. military…

Campus & Community

Boost the ’Cuse is Underway

Tuesday, November 5, 2019, By John Boccacino

Boost the ’Cuse: 44 Hours for Syracuse University is underway—and we need YOU to make these 44 hours of giving as legendary as the number itself. The #BoostCuse clock started at 4 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, as members of the…

Campus & Community

The Orange Family is Ready to Boost the ’Cuse!

Friday, November 1, 2019, By Chris Velardi

Across campus and around the world, members of the Orange family are preparing to Boost the ’Cuse. The clock starts ticking at 4 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, as the entire Syracuse University community comes together in a race to…

Health & Society

Syracuse University Part of $7.5 Million Grant to Support Doctoral Students in Special Education

Wednesday, October 30, 2019, By Jennifer Russo

Syracuse University joins Florida International University (FIU) and Arizona State University (ASU) in securing a $7.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to support students pursuing doctoral degrees in special education. The grant, along with matching funds, will…

Campus & Community

Free Speech Working Group Charge, Membership Announced

Monday, October 28, 2019, By News Staff

During last month’s University Senate meeting, Chancellor Kent Syverud urged the campus community to consider how the University can promote free speech—including the provocative, uncomfortable and controversial—while maintaining a respectful learning environment. As a follow up to those remarks, Chancellor…

Arts & Culture

Music for People Workshop Being Held Oct. 26

Tuesday, October 15, 2019, By Rob Enslin

Musicians of all ages and abilities are invited to attend a daylong Music for People (MfP) workshop at Onondaga Community College (OCC). Titled “A Day of Improvisation,” the workshop is Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. in…

Campus & Community

University Celebrates LGBTQ+ History Month

Friday, October 4, 2019, By Shannon Andre

During the month of October, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Resource Center, in collaboration with on- and off-campus partners, presents a calendar of events, programs and workshops in honor of LGBTQ+ History Month. The celebration also honors the…

Health & Society

Fortnite’s Move To Bots – How Will It Impact Human Players?

Thursday, September 26, 2019, By Daryl Lovell

In a recent move, Fortnite makers announced they are adding in computer-controlled characters in order to level the playing field amongst opponents. Up until now, the game has always paired gamers with other real gamers all over the world. Heath…

Arts & Culture

Syracuse University Alumni Recognized at 2019 Emmy Awards

Tuesday, September 24, 2019, By Kevin Morrow

Six Syracuse University alumni were among the winners at the 71st Emmy Awards. In total, 18 graduates of the Newhouse School, the College of Visual and Performing Arts and the College of Arts and Sciences/the Maxwell School received Emmy nominations….

Campus & Community

Chancellor Kent Syverud Highlights Results, Discusses Civil Discourse and Free Speech with University Senate

Thursday, September 19, 2019, By News Staff

The Chancellor delivered the following remarks to the University Senate on Sept. 18, 2019, Maxwell Auditorium: I just want to thank Marcelle Haddix for stepping up as chair and for your remarks.  And I agree, I just want to welcome…