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Associated Press

“US needs to brace itself for more deadly storms, experts say”

Thursday, February 18, 2021, By Lily Datz

Sara Eftekharnejad, assistant professor of electrical engineering and computer science in the College of Engineering & Computer Science, was quoted in the Associated Press story “US needs to brace itself for more deadly storms, experts say.” Eftekharnejad, who researches renewable…

Campus & Community

Activities for the Weekend of Feb. 18-21: Get Involved, Stay Safe, Have Fun!

Thursday, February 18, 2021, By News Staff

Dear Students and Families: As we head into another weekend, I am reaching out to remind you of all the great activities happening on and around campus this weekend. Many of your fellow students, as well as members from the…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University Named as One of Top Fulbright Award Producing Institutions in the US for 2020-21

Thursday, February 18, 2021, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Syracuse University has been included on the list of U.S. colleges and universities (doctoral institutions) that produced the most 2020-21 Fulbright U.S. students. The announcement is made annually by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs…

Arts & Culture

Volunteers Needed for SU Libraries’ Virtual Living Library Event

Wednesday, February 17, 2021, By Cristina Hatem

Syracuse University Libraries will host its annual Living Library event during National Library Week on Wednesday, April 7, from noon to 5 p.m. via Zoom. Participants will have the opportunity to talk to “living books”—volunteers from the broader Syracuse University…

CTV News (Canada)

“Advocates worry as most disabled people left off vaccine priority list.”

Wednesday, February 17, 2021, By Lily Datz

Scott Landes, associate professor of sociology in the Maxwell School, was interviewed by CTV News (Canada) for the story “Advocates worry as most disabled people left off vaccine priority list.” Landes, who has researched the impact of COVID 19 on…

Campus & Community

Syracuse ROTC Cadets Get First Opportunity to Attend Special Operations Civil Affairs Branch Assessment and Selection Course  

Wednesday, February 17, 2021, By Brandon Dyer

Syracuse University Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Cadets Madeleine Gordon and Patrick Little became the first cadets from any ROTC college program to attend the U.S. Army Special Operations Civil Affairs Assessment and Selection Course (CAAS) in December 2020….

Media Tip Sheets

Texas Power Grids, Extreme Weather and Changing Climate

Wednesday, February 17, 2021, By Daryl Lovell

The recent winter storm that led to massive power outages in several states including Texas, Mississippi and Kentucky has raised lots of questions with climate scientists and researchers who study electricity infrastructure. Is this linked to global warming, what may…

Campus & Community

Chandice Haste-Jackson Appointed Interim Director of First-Year Seminar Program

Wednesday, February 17, 2021, By Ellen de Graffenreid

Chandice Haste-Jackson, associate teaching professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Science in the Falk College, has been appointed interim director of the First-Year Seminar course, effective Feb. 1, 2021. The First-Year Seminar course is part of a…

Campus & Community

Faculty Invited to Provide Input on Faculty Information System Vendors  

Tuesday, February 16, 2021, By Ellen de Graffenreid

Over the course of the Spring 2021 term, Syracuse University will review and adopt an electronic portfolio or Faculty Information System (FIS) for full-time faculty. This system will enable capturing details about faculty activities in research and creative activities, teaching…

Veterans

‘Make ‘Garage-Gate’ Matter’

Tuesday, February 16, 2021, By Lily Datz

  J. Michael Haynie, vice chancellor for strategic initiatives and innovation and founder and executive director of the Institute for Veterans and Military Families, wrote an op-ed for the Washington Examiner: “Make ‘Garage-Gate’ Matter.” Haynie recently spoke with Lauren Schellin,…