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Stand Up, Step In and Speak Out

Friday, August 29, 2014, By Kathleen Haley

Every day, victims of bullying, discrimination, sexual violence, drug abuse and hazing suffer alone and may not always be able to help themselves—as others stand by and do nothing. Advocates for “courageous leadership” know it doesn’t have to be that way.

Campus & Community

Fall Skating School

Tuesday, August 26, 2014, By News Staff

SU’s Fall Skating School will start on Saturday, Sept. 27, at Tennity Ice Skating Pavilion. Classes are on Saturday mornings between 10 a.m.-noon for all ages and abilities. Must be affiliated with SU. URL: http://skate.syr.edu Contact: Jordan Peters Recreation Services…

Sustainability Workshops Offered This Semester

Tuesday, August 26, 2014, By News Staff

The Office of Sustainability Initiatives will offer two unique, one-credit sustainability workshops to students in the fall 2014 semester. These hands-on workshops are open to undergraduates from all disciplines. “CLIMATOPIA!” (SOL 300) will explore climate change and the barriers to…

University Named to Campus Pride Top 50

Wednesday, August 20, 2014, By Cyndi Moritz

Syracuse University has been named one of the 50 top LGBT-friendly colleges and universities, according to Campus Pride. Syracuse was cited for its LGBT Resource Center, which one student praised as “continuously friendly and inviting.” “We are honored to be…

Electronic Musician Dillon Francis Headlines 10th Annual Juice Jam

Monday, August 18, 2014, By News Staff

University Union’s 10th annual Juice Jam Music Festival will take place on Sept. 7, featuring performances from seven different artists across the event’s two stages. Dillon Francis, Schoolboy Q, 3LAU and Tinashe will play Juice Jam’s main stage, while hip…

STEM

Faculty Excellence Awards Fund Upgrades to Curriculum

Monday, August 18, 2014, By Matt Wheeler

As part of the continuous improvement of the College of Engineering and Computer Science’s educational experience, Amit Agrawal, the John E. and Patricia Breyer Professor in Electrical Engineering, and Professor Dacheng Ren will receive this year’s Faculty Excellence Awards. The…

Campus & Community

Advance Notice: PeopleSoft Human Resources/Student Administration (HRSA) Maintenance and Downtime Information

Wednesday, August 13, 2014, By Christopher C. Finkle

This provides background information on the upcoming changes to PeopleSoft and alerts you to the dates and times that PeopleSoft and MySlice will be unavailable during the implementation. The goal is to make this implementation as seamless and non-disruptive as…

Campus & Community

University Hosts International Meeting of 18th-Century Scholars

Wednesday, August 13, 2014, By News Staff

Syracuse University will host the annual meeting of the Northeast American Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies (NEASECS) Sept. 25-27. This year’s conference is devoted to “Commemoration, Memory, and Posterity” and includes a rich array of panel discussions, paper presentation and exhibitions…

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Register Now! Help SU Ensure Accessibility of Electronic & Information Technology

Tuesday, August 12, 2014, By Christopher C. Finkle

You’re invited! And if you’ve already participated, send your colleagues. But act fast; only a few seats remain. Information Technology and Services (ITS) reminds staff members that registrations are still being accepted for the award-winning workshop “Accessibility Fundamentals for Microsoft…

Campus & Community

Sims Drive Set to Reopen Friday

Monday, August 11, 2014, By Keith Kobland

As the start of the academic year approaches, construction taking place on campus is beginning to wrap up. One such project includes Sims Drive, which is tentatively scheduled to reopen Friday, Aug. 15. Crews are in the process of completing…