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Dean Michael Speaks Offers Thoughts on the Passing of Architectural Legend I.M. Pei

Thursday, May 16, 2019, By Keith Kobland

Syracuse University School of Architecture Dean Michael Speaks offers his thoughts on the passing of I.M. Pei at the age of 102.   I.M. Pei was one of the most important architects of the second half of the Twentieth Century….

Campus & Community

Eight Will Make Impacts around the Globe through Fulbright Grants

Thursday, May 16, 2019, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

This fall, Grace Gugerty ’19 will head to Thailand through a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship Award. There, she will serve in a primary or secondary school in a rural area, and hopes to implement a project involving the National Scouting…

Campus & Community

InclusiveU Students Continue Advocacy Work for Inclusive Higher Education

Thursday, May 16, 2019, By Karly Grifasi

Students in Syracuse University’s InclusiveU program spent this year advocating for inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities beginning with a visit to Capitol Hill last fall and ending with a visit to campus from U.S. Representative John Katko….

STEM

Students Partner with Industry on Wearable Cooling Device

Thursday, May 16, 2019, By Matt Wheeler

While many people work in climate-controlled buildings, certain jobs require workers to toil in oppressive heat. Military personnel, firefighters, construction workers and many others don’t have many good options for keeping cool in their line of work. This spring, a…

Campus & Community

Memorial Service for Thomas J. Walsh Set for Saturday

Wednesday, May 15, 2019, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Thomas J. Walsh G’84, retired executive vice president of advancement and external affairs, passed away May 10 following a long battle with cancer. Walsh received a bachelor’s degree from Le Moyne College and a master’s degree in drama from the…

Media, Law & Policy

The Stand Connects Newhouse Students with Local Community

Wednesday, May 15, 2019, By Lani Rich

As The Stand director Ashley Kang tells the story, the project that would define 10 years of her professional life began in 2007, when now-retired professor Steve Davis wanted to get his news reporting students off campus. “All these students…

Campus & Community

Walters Takes Helm, Five New Members Elected to University’s Board of Trustees

Monday, May 13, 2019, By News Staff

As Kathleen A. Walters ’73 assumed her new role as chair of the Board of Trustees, Syracuse University also announced the election of five new trustees. The new members are James P. Kidder L’01, who will become president of the…

Keith A. Alford Appointed Syracuse University’s First Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer

Monday, May 13, 2019, By News Staff

The search committee for a chief diversity and inclusion officer was tasked last November with identifying an innovative and inspiring leader who would work collaboratively to create a more welcoming, diverse, accessible and inclusive community. Nearly 200 talented individuals expressed…

Campus & Community

Video: Mary C. Daly G’94 Delivers Keynote Address at Commencement 2019

Sunday, May 12, 2019, By Keith Kobland

Mary C. Daly G’94 delivers the Commencement 2019 keynote address, with a message to “bloom where you’re planted.”   Other videos: Watch and hear Chancellor Kent Syverud’s remarks. Watch and hear the Commencement student address by University Scholar Crystal Letona…

Veterans

Partnering With Syracuse, Google Launches Tools to Help Military Spouses Find Remote Work and Start Businesses

Friday, May 10, 2019, By News Staff

Grow with Google today announced new tools and resources designed to help military spouses build flexible, meaningful careers despite the common challenge of frequent moves. In addition to a new work-from-home jobs search filter, the tech company released training materials…