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Workshop for Faculty, Staff on Resources Offered by Alzheimer’s Association

Friday, September 20, 2019, By News Staff

Whether you are a caregiver or know someone that has been impacted by Alzheimer’s or other dementia, this overview will provide valuable information about the resources and services offered by the Alzheimer’s Association. Carianne Wilson, associate program director for the…

STEM

Syracuse University Libraries and School of Information Studies Announce Inaugural Class of Information Literacy Scholars

Wednesday, September 18, 2019, By Cristina Hatem

Syracuse University Libraries and the School of Information Studies have partnered to create a new Information Literacy Scholars program for graduate students. As part of its strategic plan, the Libraries is working to increase curricular integration of information literacy in…

Campus & Community

Collins Appointed Budget Director at Syracuse University Libraries

Wednesday, September 18, 2019, By Cristina Hatem

Jennifer Collins was recently appointed budget director at Syracuse University Libraries. As budget director, Collins will be responsible for the implementation, management and reporting of the Libraries’ approximately $25.5 million budget. Prior to joining the Libraries, Collins was budget analyst…

STEM

Compromised Medical Data Reminds Us We’re Only As Strong As Our Weakest Link

Wednesday, September 18, 2019, By Daryl Lovell

A new report has uncovered the ease in which medical records, health data and images belonging to millions of patients can be found online. The Pro Publica investigation identified more than 180 servers used in medical offices across the U.S….

Campus & Community

Planned Upgrade to Impact Use of Campus Applications, Including MySlice, Sept. 27-30

Wednesday, September 18, 2019, By Kathleen Haley

In order for Information Technology Services to perform a student information system upgrade, the MySlice portal and all of the services accessed through the portal will be unavailable from Friday, Sept. 27, at 5 p.m. ET until no later than…

Campus & Community

Latinx Hispanic Heritage Month Kicks Off

Tuesday, September 17, 2019, By News Staff

Latinx Hispanic Heritage Month (LHHM) occurs annually from Sunday, Sept. 15, to Tuesday, Oct. 15. The month marks the celebration of independence for a number of Latin American countries and provides an opportunity to learn about the diasporic cultures and…

Campus & Community

Fall Career Week Offers Professional Development Opportunities

Tuesday, September 17, 2019, By News Staff

Career Week is back starting Wednesday, Sept. 18, and running through Tuesday, Sept. 24. Central Career Services will host Career Fairs, the International Student Programs Week and open applications for Spring 2020 Immersion Trips. The week provides students opportunities for…

Arts & Culture

‘Silence’ is 2019-20 Theme of Humanities Center’s Syracuse Symposium

Tuesday, September 17, 2019, By News Staff

How does a symposium explore silence? Through the eye—or ear—of the beholder. “People experience silence in many ways. It may represent peace and quiet, or—in contexts of inequality—a stifling of voices, or a strategy of resistance,” says Vivian May, director…

Campus & Community

For University’s 150th, the Bookstore Celebrates the Original Orange

Tuesday, September 17, 2019, By Jennifer DeMarchi

Syracuse University’s sesquicentennial is an opportunity to reflect on the University’s bold history and legendary alumni, and on events that shaped the institution. The Syracuse University Bookstore is taking advantage of the opportunity to highlight some of the key moments,…

Media, Law & Policy

Forthcoming Book Co-Edited by Newhouse, iSchool Professors Will Examine Disruptive Force of Social Media

Monday, September 16, 2019, By Wendy S. Loughlin

“Social media has bruised and battered American democracy.” That’s the premise set forth by three Syracuse University professors in their proposal for a book recently accepted for publication by Routledge. Newhouse School faculty members Regina Luttrell, assistant professor of public…