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How to Navigate Difficult Conversations at Home and at Work
University Ombuds Neal Powless has a quote on his office wall that captures his experience: “Conflict is not a sign of failure; conflict is an opportunity to learn more about ourselves and those that we work with.” In his role,…
Rajiv ‘Raj’ Dewan Appointed Dean of the School of Information Studies
Incoming Interim Vice Chancellor and Provost John Liu today announced the appointment of Rajiv “Raj” Dewan as the next dean of Syracuse University’s School of Information Studies (iSchool). Dewan, professor of computers and information systems, comes to Syracuse from the…
Are You Graduating in 2020? Here Are the Commencement Deadlines
Syracuse University’s 2020 Commencement exercises will be held on Sunday, May 10, on the Shaw Quadrangle. In order to participate in Commencement, you must complete the following tasks: File for a Diploma All degree candidates who plan to complete requirements…
Four Ways to Healthier (and Allergen-Friendly) Holiday Baking
Here are some ways you can lighten up (and shake up) your favorite holiday treats: Skip the Egg The primary role of eggs when it comes to cookies and other baked goods is acting as a binder, thanks to their…
It Girls Weekend Program Expanding to Two-Week Summer College Course Experience
An innovative School of Information Studies (iSchool) program that gives high school women an introduction to information technology (IT) studies and careers will now provide a more full-fledged version of that IT immersion through a formal, two-week summer pre-college experience….
Applications for Spring 2020 Campus Business Plan Competitions Now Open
Syracuse University teams have won nearly $3.4 million in business plan competitions in the past three years, dominating regional, state and global competitions. The Blackstone LaunchPad powered by Techstars at SU Libraries coordinates several of the campus qualifying competitions that…
Syracuse University Holds 35th Annual International Thanksgiving Celebration
As hundreds of members of the Syracuse University community gathered in Goldstein Auditorium on the evening of Nov. 21, the main attraction—a 35-pound turkey, took center stage. More than 400 international students were treated to a traditional American Thanksgiving meal…
Board of Trustees Announces Special Committee; Engages Independent Panel of National Experts to Assess and Advise on University Climate, Diversity and Inclusion
Syracuse University’s Board of Trustees today announced the formation of an Independent Advisory Panel, which will work in conjunction with a newly formed Board of Trustees Special Committee on University Climate, Diversity and Inclusion, to assess and provide recommendations regarding…
Submit Your Favorite Recipe to Food Services
You don’t have to be a hardcore foodie to know that food plays a powerful role in our lives. Sometimes, the smell of a familiar meal or a beloved baked good can be deeply meaningful, especially when we’re far away…
Syracuse’s Seasons: What’s To Blame For Our Harsh Winters?
Tripti Bhattacharya, assistant professor of earth sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed for the Syracuse.com article “25 things that make Syracuse great: The seasons.” In the article, Bhattacharya explains the science behind the seasons and how…