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Biologist Reveals How Whales May ‘Sing’ for Their Supper

Tuesday, December 16, 2014, By Amy Manley

Humpback whales have a trick or two when it comes to finding a quick snack at the bottom of the ocean. Susan Parks, assistant professor of biology, has been studying these unique feeding behaviors.

Carrier Dome Runoff Now Being Put to Use

Tuesday, December 16, 2014, By Keith Kobland

With a seven-month-long project complete, rain and snow falling on a portion of the Carrier Dome roof is now being put to good use. The storm water is being used to help flush toilets in the stadium, rather than the…

Pan Am 103 Victims to be Remembered at Dec. 21 Service

Tuesday, December 16, 2014, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

The chaplains of Syracuse University’s Hendricks Chapel will conduct a remembrance service on Sunday, Dec. 21, at 2:03 p.m. to honor the 270 people who died aboard Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, on the same date 26 years…

Health & Society

Faculty, Students Play Role in Creation of Harriet Tubman National Park

Tuesday, December 16, 2014, By News Staff

For more than a decade, Anthropology Professor Douglas Armstrong and his students have worked with the Harriet Tubman Home Inc. to study the archeology and history of Tubman’s residence, farm and the Home for the Aged.

Veterans

Setnor School of Music Director to Join Office of Veteran and Military Affairs

Friday, December 12, 2014, By Erica Blust

The College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) has announced that Patrick Jones, director of the Rose, Jules R. and Stanford S. Setnor School of Music since 2011, will conclude his tenure as director at the end of 2014. Jones…

Q&A: Baked Magazine Editors Share the Joy of Cooking

Thursday, December 11, 2014, By Kathleen Haley

Magazine journalism students Gabriela Riccardi ’15 and Teresa Sabga ’15 have a joy for cooking. They may not have decades in the kitchen, but they have many years of traditions bound by large families, recipes handed down by skilled home cooks and sneaking bites in the kitchen.

Chancellor Syverud Addresses December Meeting of University Senate

Tuesday, December 9, 2014, By News Staff

Last week, Chancellor Kent Syverud addressed the December meeting of the University Senate. Among the topics he discussed were two resolutions that came before the Senate and concerns about the Fast Forward Syracuse Operational Excellence initiative. The following is a…

Information on Winter Storm Procedures

Tuesday, December 9, 2014, By News Staff

The following is a memo that was sent to faculty and staff on Monday, Dec. 8: Dec. 8, 2014 Dear Faculty and Staff, At this time of year it is useful to review procedures and principles governing the operation of…

Campus & Community

Purchase Your SU Yearbook

Monday, December 8, 2014, By News Staff

Best price of the year! Order your official SU yearbook. Keep memories at your fingertips at the lowest price possible. Just $84.99 when you order your yearbook by Feb. 3, 2015. URL: http://www.jostens.com/ Contact: Kerry Foxx Office of Student Activities…

University to Run on Reduced Occupancy Schedule During Holidays/Green Days

Monday, December 8, 2014, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

The University will operate under its “Green Days” format for the Winter Break period from 5 p.m. Dec. 23 through Jan. 4, 2015. Beginning at 5 p.m. Dec. 23, all University buildings will operate on a reduced occupancy schedule. Buildings…