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STEM

University Integral to Advanced LIGO Success

Thursday, May 21, 2015, By Rob Enslin

This week’s inauguration of Advanced LIGO facilities in Richland, Wash., and Livingston, La., is a potent reminder of Syracuse University’s long-standing importance in the international astrophysics community. For nearly 25 years, the University’s participation in the Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave…

STEM

Sowing Cybersecurity

Wednesday, May 20, 2015, By Jay Cox

When computer science Professor Wenliang “Kevin” Du discusses the importance of cybersecurity, he likens it to building a beautiful house and forgetting to put a lock on the door. “The people who write codes and develop systems often don’t know the potential risks,” Du says.

Media, Law & Policy

Mad Men: To Rise and Fall at Sterling Cooper

Tuesday, May 19, 2015, By News Staff

“Mad Men” played out its final episode on AMC and what a wild run it’s had. This infographic from Communications@Syracuse looks at the corporate structure at Sterling Cooper, tracking the professional ups and downs of key characters across the seasons.

Campus & Community

DPS Honors Employees, Community Members at Eighth Annual Awards Ceremony

Friday, May 15, 2015, By News Staff

The Department of Public Safety honored 15 of its employees, along with one member of the Students for Community Safety Program and six Syracuse University faculty, staff and students, at the eighth annual DPS Awards Ceremony, held May 11. The…

STEM

Data Visualization at the iSchool: Spring Poster Session

Thursday, May 14, 2015, By Keith Kobland

iSchool faculty members Jeff Hemsley and Mike Fudge give us the inside scoop on what goes into the iSchool’s end-of-semester poster session. Data Visualization at the iSchool: Spring Poster Session from Syracuse iSchool on Vimeo.

Campus & Community

Intramural Summer Softball League Registration Underway

Thursday, May 14, 2015, By Keith Kobland

Registration for the Syracuse University intramural summer softball league is now underway. It’s a great way to get some exercise and meet other members of the Syracuse University community in an informal setting. All skill levels are welcome, including people…

Campus & Community

Kool Kats Summer Skating School at Tennity

Tuesday, May 12, 2015, By News Staff

Kool Kats Skating School begins on Monday, June 15. Classes begin at 6:30 p.m. and are for youngsters with little or no skating experience. There are also classes offered for more experienced and adult skaters between 5:20-6:20 p.m., through the…

Campus & Community

Emotional Day for Class of 2015

Monday, May 11, 2015, By Keith Kobland

It’s a bittersweet day for members of the Class of 2015, who took part in Commencement 2015. What are their thoughts as the prepare for the next chapter of their lives? Commencement 2015 from Syracuse University News on Vimeo.

Campus & Community

Commencement Address by Poet Mary Karr

Sunday, May 10, 2015, By News Staff

If you’re lucky, you fell in love here. And if you’re really lucky, you had your heart broken. Because that made you a deeper person and maybe forced you to find friends to lean on. Syracuse is now your alma mater, your soul’s mother, and mine.

STEM

Sandra and Avi Nash Classroom for Collaboration Opens in Link Hall

Friday, May 8, 2015, By Matt Wheeler

This spring, the College of Engineering and Computer Science held a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony to officially open a state-of-the-art classroom for collaboration. The space was named after chemical engineering alumnus Avi Nash G’77 and his wife, Sandra. The collaborative…