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Campus & Community

Getting to Know: Snow Sculptor Jackie Snow

Friday, January 24, 2014, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

This winter’s “polar vortex” and bone-chilling temperatures have made the season a little harder to bear, but a drive through the Syracuse University campus’s South Gate will warm your heart and put a smile on your face.

Campus & Community

Unsung Heroes Honored at SU’s MLK Celebration

Tuesday, January 21, 2014, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

The 2014 Martin Luther King Jr. Unsung Hero Awards were presented to four members of the Syracuse University and greater Syracuse communities during the University’s 29th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, “Pursuing the Dream: Against All Odds.” The event…

Arts & Culture

Stone Canoe Celebrates Launch of Its 2014 Edition

Thursday, January 9, 2014, By News Staff

The eighth issue of Stone Canoe, A Journal of Arts, Literature and Social Commentary will be unveiled at a book launch celebration and awards presentation on Saturday, Jan. 18, at Syracuse’s ArtRage Gallery, 505 Hawley Ave. The launch celebration also…

STEM

iSchool Ranked #5 for Online Programs by U.S. News & World Report

Wednesday, January 8, 2014, By J.D. Ross

The School of Information Studies (iSchool) was ranked No. 5 in best online degree programs for graduate computer information technology by U.S. News & World Report. The full rankings, released today, are available on the U.S. News & World Report…

Campus & Community

Bitter Cold Increases Frostbite Risk

Monday, January 6, 2014, By Keith Kobland

SU Health Services and the Environmental Health and Safety Services Office would like to remind all students, faculty and staff that persistent sub-freezing temperatures projected for the next few days increase the risk for frostbite, hypothermia and other cold weather…

STEM

SU Takes Part in Regional Efforts to Propel Drone Research

Friday, January 3, 2014, By Kathleen Haley

Central New York will soon be a hub for testing and research in the rapidly growing field of drone aircraft—and Syracuse University researchers will play a critical role in the advancement and implementation of unmanned aircraft systems.

Veterans

Whitman School Announces M.B.A. for Veterans Program

Wednesday, December 18, 2013, By News Staff

Syracuse University will add to its already extensive list of programs in support of military veterans this spring. The M.B.A. for Veterans Program, conducted by the Martin J. Whitman School of Management, is an improvised fast-track M.B.A. in entrepreneurship specially…

Campus & Community

Save the Date for 2014 Heart Walk

Wednesday, December 18, 2013, By News Staff

Syracuse University is participating in the 2014 Heart Walk on Saturday, March 22, at Onondaga Community College. The Heart Walk is the American Heart Association’s premiere event for raising funds to save lives from this country’s number one and number…

Campus & Community

College of Arts and Sciences’ George Langford Announces Plans to Step Down as Dean

Wednesday, December 11, 2013, By News Staff

Syracuse University’s Dean of The College of Arts and Sciences, George M. Langford, today announced that he will complete his term as dean on June 30, 2014. Appointed dean in 2008, Langford plans to return to full-time teaching, research and…

Campus & Community

Water Bottle Refilling Stations Contribute to Greener Campus

Tuesday, December 10, 2013, By News Staff

Upon arrival at Syracuse University, every new student is given a free reusable water bottle supplied by Food Services and Housing. Not only does the water bottle serve as a nice welcoming gift, but the students now have their own…