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Bea González Named President-Elect of UPCEA

Wednesday, August 28, 2013, By Eileen Jevis

The University Professional & Continuing Education Association (UPCEA), the Washington D.C.-based leading association for universities engaged in professional, continuing and online education, has elected Bethaida “Bea” González to serve as the 2013-14 UPCEA president-elect. She will serve as president in…

Weast to Kick Off Landscape of Urban Education Lecture Series Sept. 3

Wednesday, August 28, 2013, By Jennifer Russo

The School of Education will begin its 2013-14 Landscape of Urban Education Lecture Series by welcoming Jerry Weast to speak on Sept. 3 at 5 p.m. in Watson Theater. His talk is titled “Deliberate Excellence—Ensuring Equity and Opportunity through Sequenced…

One Extraordinary Day

Wednesday, August 28, 2013, By Kathleen Haley

Emeritus professor of economics A. Dale Tussing was a graduate student working on his dissertation at Syracuse University in 1963 when he stepped onto a bus to Washington, D.C., and into an experience of a lifetime.

Back-to-School Videos about Students, by Students

Tuesday, August 27, 2013, By Keith Kobland

Two new videos produced by Syracuse University students help highlight the beginning of new school year. One deals with hopes and expectations among students, the other includes coverage of orientation activities.

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Words from the Wise

Tuesday, August 27, 2013, By Kathleen Haley

As you find your way on campus, make new friends and begin classes, a support system of peer mentors and advisors across campus are here to help make the transition smoother. Here are just a few who share their top pieces of advice.

SU’s 11th Annual Syracuse Entrepreneur’s Bootcamp Begins Oct. 19

Tuesday, August 27, 2013, By Lindsay Wickham

SU’s annual Entrepreneur’s Bootcamp, now in its 11th year, begins Oct. 19 and runs for six consecutive Saturdays through Nov. 23. The bootcamp, led by the Falcone Center for Entrepreneurship in the Whitman School of Management, assists new business owners,…

Recreation Services Hosts Annual Apple Festival Sept. 6 on Quad

Tuesday, August 27, 2013, By News Staff

The Department of Recreation Services within the Division of Student Affairs is hosting the annual Apple Festival, in partnership with SU Food Services, on Friday, Sept. 6, from 11-2 p.m. on the Quad. The festival provides the University community with…

‘Women Entrepreneurs in NYC’ Panel to Feature Successful SU Alumnae

Tuesday, August 27, 2013, By Erica Blust

Three Syracuse University alumnae who successfully launched their own businesses and ventured into new realms in the professional world will come together on Tuesday, Sept. 24, for the panel discussion “Women Entrepreneurs in NYC: Creative Ideas and New Beginnings” at…

Campus & Community

Students Invited to Attend New York State Fair Sept. 2

Tuesday, August 27, 2013, By News Staff

As a part of Syracuse Welcome 2013 students will have an opportunity to attend the Great New York State Fair on Monday, Sept. 2. State Fair tickets are on sale and available to students for $5 with their SUID or…

Q&A: Public’s Attitudes Toward Public Schools

Monday, August 26, 2013, By Cyndi Moritz

The 45th annual PDK/Gallup poll of public attitudes toward the public schools was issued August 21. Among its findings is that many people have little idea what the “Common Core” is, even though it may have a major impact on…