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University Holding Numerous Events in Celebration of Veterans

Wednesday, November 11, 2015, By News Staff

Today, as the country celebrates Veterans Day, a federal holiday dedicated to honoring the men and women who have worn the uniform of our nation, Syracuse University is standing tall in its recognition and enduring commitment to veterans on and off campus.

Arts & Culture

Community Folk Art Center to Host Pa’lo Monte Nov. 17

Wednesday, November 11, 2015, By Sarah Scalese

Pa’lo Monte, an urban roots music group, will perform at the Community Folk Art Center (CFAC) on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 7 p.m. Free and open to the public, the performance is sponsored by the Departments of Art and Music…

Campus & Community

Science Policy Exchange: Science from Ideas to Impact

Tuesday, November 10, 2015, By News Staff

Syracuse University is a founding member of the Science Policy Exchange (SPE), which was established by six leading research institutions in the Northeast committed to increasing the impact of science on environmental decisions by creating a new kind of boundary-spanning…

STEM

Chemists Turn Bacterial Molecules into Potential Drug Molecules

Tuesday, November 10, 2015, By Rob Enslin

Chemists in the College of Arts and Sciences have figured out how to turn bacterial molecules into potential drug molecules. Yan-Yeung Luk, associate professor of chemistry, and his research team have published their findings in ChemBioChem (John Wiley & Sons,…

Arts & Culture

Syracuse Stage Starts Off Holiday Season with High Flying Family Musical ‘Peter Pan’

Tuesday, November 10, 2015, By Kristina Starowitz

Journey to Neverland in the high-flying family musical “Peter Pan” this holiday season at Syracuse Stage. “All children, except one, grow up.” So begins the magical adventure that has been delighting youngsters (and oldsters) for more than 100 years. With…

NAACP Syracuse University Announces 2015 Blacktivism Conference

Tuesday, November 10, 2015, By News Staff

The Syracuse University Unit of the NAACP has announced that the 2015 Blacktivism Conference will take place on Saturday, Nov. 14. The conference will include a lecture by Black Panther Party co-creator Bobby Seale, along with panels, workshops, a breakfast…

University to Celebrate Plaza 44, Schwartzwalder Statue Unveiling, Dedicate Ensley Athletic Center

Tuesday, November 10, 2015, By News Staff

A communitywide celebration is planned as part of the unveiling and debut of the statues representing four iconic names associated with the University’s athletic program. The event will also officially dedicate the new Ensley Athletic Center on the Syracuse University…

Veterans

University Teams Up with Walmart to ‘Greenlight a Vet’

Tuesday, November 10, 2015, By Sarah Scalese

In anticipation of Veterans Day, the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) has announced it is among a handful of organizations nationwide teaming up with Walmart for its new “Greenlight a Vet” campaign. An 18-month national effort, the “Greenlight…

Retail Expert on Macy’s Opening on Thanksgiving

Monday, November 9, 2015, By Ellen Mbuqe

Syracuse University professor of retail practice offers insight on the recent announcement that Macy’s will be open on 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day “Macy’s, along with multiple other US retailers are planning to uphold their Thanksgiving hours, recently pledging to…

Campus & Community

Doing Research? Explore University’s Research Computing Resources Nov. 18

Monday, November 9, 2015, By Christopher C. Finkle

Information Technology Services, in collaboration with the Research Computing Advisory Council, will host the second in a series of Computing Colloquies designed to help campus researchers identify and make the most of the diverse array of campus computing resources available…