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STEM

A Moral Vision of Science: Physicist Joel L. Lebowitz G’55, G’56, H’12 Believes Science and Morality are Inextricably Linked

Thursday, November 29, 2018, By Rob Enslin

Joel L. Lebowitz G’55, G’56, H’12 credits his longevity to luck and good genes. “I’ve always had a healthy constitution,” says the 88-year-old scientist and Holocaust survivor, who is the George William Hill Professor of Mathematics and Physics at Rutgers…

Arts & Culture

Genet Gallery Presents Visual, Literary Elements of Roderick Martinez’s ‘Wondering the Alphabet’

Tuesday, November 27, 2018, By Erica Blust

A new exhibition in the Sue & Leon Genet Gallery serves as a companion to “Wondering the Alphabet,” a book for readers, writers and designers by Roderick Martinez, associate professor of communications design in the College of Visual and Performing…

Campus & Community

Division of Marketing and Communications Announces Inaugural Student Communications Advisory Committee

Thursday, October 25, 2018, By News Staff

The Division of Marketing and Communications today announced the membership of the inaugural Student Communications Advisory Committee, a 16-member group comprising undergraduate, graduate and law students. The committee, the creation of which was announced in the spring, will serve in…

STEM

Accent Discrimination: Invisible Source of Social Bias

Thursday, October 25, 2018, By Renée K. Gadoua

On April 3, 2009, an Asian American named Jiverly Wong shot and killed 13 people at the American Civic Association immigration center in Binghamton, New York, then turned a gun on himself. His victims included an ESL teacher and 12…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University Revises Sexual Harassment Policy Following New Guidelines Issued by New York State

Tuesday, October 9, 2018, By News Staff

New York State issued new guidelines for sexual harassment policies and procedures for all employers in the state. The new guidelines, issued last week, go into effect today. As such, Syracuse University has made the necessary modifications to its Sexual…

Veterans

Syracuse University Hosts 2018 New York State Advisory Council on Military Education Annual Conference

Monday, October 8, 2018, By Leah Lazarz

On Sept. 26-28, Syracuse University hosted over 20 colleges and universities for the annual convening of the New York State Advisory Council on Military Education (NYS ACME). The yearly meeting brings together institutions, including Binghamton University, Fordham University, Rochester Institute…

Campus & Community

Five Visionary Alumni to Receive Arents Award at Orange Central

Friday, September 28, 2018, By John Boccacino

The George Arents Award is Syracuse University’s highest alumni honor A visionary leader in zoology. A decorated doctor and professor. An iconic supermodel. A lifelong public servant. An accomplished civil engineer. The 2018 class of Arents Award winners. The George…

Campus & Community

Greek Life Review Update: Survey Closes, Reviewers Complete Site Visit

Friday, September 28, 2018, By News Staff

Earlier this summer, Syracuse University began its top-to-bottom review of Greek Life. External partners David Westol, Karyn Nishimura Sneath, and Veronica Moore, who bring decades of experience evaluating fraternity and sorority communities, are leading this comprehensive review. In addition to…

STEM

Davis Named Interim Assistant Dean for Inclusive Excellence in Engineering and Computer Science

Tuesday, September 25, 2018, By Matt Wheeler

As part of the continued commitment to diversity, inclusion and student success in Syracuse University’s College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS), Karen Davis ’83, G’91 has been appointed interim assistant dean for inclusive excellence. In this new position, she will oversee…

Media, Law & Policy

‘Activism in the Digital Age’ to Be Held Sept. 25 at Newhouse

Friday, September 21, 2018, By Wendy S. Loughlin

“Activism in the Digital Age,” the first in a series of three seminars exploring how social media is influencing the current political climate in the United States, will be held Tuesday, Sept. 25, at 6 p.m. in the Joyce Hergenhan…