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Bloomberg Law

Why Individuals With Disabilities Are Being Paid Below Minimum Wage

Wednesday, October 13, 2021, By Sophie Gomprecht

Peter Blanck, University Professor and chairman of the Burton Blatt Institute, was quoted in the Bloomberg Law article “‘Subminimum’ Pay for Disabled Workers Moves Closer to Extinction.” Blanck discussed the unfair circumstances under which individuals with disabilities have been paid…

Campus & Community

Scott Kemp Named University Treasurer

Tuesday, October 12, 2021, By News Staff

Scott Kemp has been named Syracuse University treasurer. Kemp’s appointment, which began in September 2021, was approved by the executive committee of the University’s Board of Trustees. Kemp will report to Gwenn Judge, interim senior vice president and chief financial…

Campus & Community

Dependent, Remitted Tuition Benefit Helps Staff Member, Her Family Reach Their Dreams

Tuesday, October 12, 2021, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

When Shirley Trendowski ’05, ’07 (C.A.S.) G’08 was raising her family, everyday life took very careful planning. Trendowski and her husband, Ray, are the parents of six children. In 1995, after being a stay-at-home mom for 15 years, Shirley came…

Campus & Community

A Gift to Expand Worldviews for Drama and Music Students

Tuesday, October 12, 2021, By Eileen Korey

Dr. Jason Soifer ’51 was neither a drama nor a music student at Syracuse University. He received a bachelor of arts degree from the College of Arts and Sciences and pursued a successful career in medicine as an anesthesiologist in…

Media, Law & Policy

Brian Gerling L’99 Named Executive Director of College of Law’s Innovation Law Center

Monday, October 11, 2021, By Martin Walls

College of Law alumnus Brian J. Gerling is the new executive director of the Innovation Law Center (ILC). Gerling, who brings nearly two decades of intellectual property and commercial litigation experience to the role, takes the helm from M. Jack…

Campus & Community

Carnegie Library Stacks Remain Closed, New Periodicals Available at Bird Library

Sunday, October 10, 2021, By Cristina Hatem

The book stacks at Carnegie Library remain closed due to unexpected repair work. Therefore, all new print periodicals that would normally be shelved at Carnegie will be available at Bird Library. This includes 44 print titles. Out of caution for…

Campus & Community

Orange Central Programming Includes a Focus on Your Fitness

Sunday, October 10, 2021, By John Boccacino

Just because you’re taking a stroll down memory lane and celebrating all things Syracuse University during Orange Central, Oct. 28-31, you don’t have to sacrifice your exercise routine. Reconnect with classmates, discover what’s new on campus and focus on fitness…

The Hill

President Biden Is Facing An ‘Enormous Challenge’ Says Syracuse Professor

Sunday, October 10, 2021, By Sophie Gomprecht

Grant Reeher, professor of political science and director of the Campbell Public Affairs Institute in the Maxwell School, was interviewed for articles by The Hill, “The Memo: Biden stuck in middle of tricky Democratic fight,” and by Newsday. Reeher discussed…

Associated Press

Iowa focuses on masks as coronavirus deaths rise

Friday, October 8, 2021, By Sophie Gomprecht

Shana Kushner Gadarian, associate professor of political science in the Maxwell School, was quoted in the Associated Press story “Iowa focuses on masks as coronavirus deaths rise.” Kushner discussed many people’s distrust in the current U.S. administration, saying, “people in…

Campus & Community

Managing Midterm Stress for Academic Success

Friday, October 8, 2021, By News Staff

Dear Students: Please take a moment to review our message below outlining a number of resources available to you to help manage stress, anxiety and the demands of your classes. We are reaching the point of the semester where you…