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Campus & Community

In a Pinch They’re Trained to Help

Monday, September 16, 2013, By Keith Kobland

It may be among the most important lessons learned at residence halls this semester—fire safety training provided by a host of departments from Syracuse University, the City of Syracuse, and New York State.

Arts & Culture

Kushner Is First Guest of 2013-14 University Lectures

Friday, September 13, 2013, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushner, author of the 2012 Academy Award-nominated film “Lincoln,” will kick off the 2013-14 University Lectures season at Syracuse University on Tuesday, Oct. 8. “A Conversation with Tony Kushner,” discussion between Kushner and University Lectures Director…

Health & Society

Campus, Local Community Invited to Participate in Nutrition Consultation Program

Friday, September 13, 2013, By Michele Barrett

The Department of Public Health, Food Studies and Nutrition in Falk College wants to help Syracuse University and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students, faculty and staff, and members of the community at large, improve eating habits and…

STEM

SU Task Force Advocates Action to Enhance Teaching

Friday, September 13, 2013, By News Staff

Syracuse University’s Task Force on Advancing New Pedagogies, formed six months ago to study innovative teaching methods and new technologies employed in instruction across campus, has issued its final report, highlighting exemplary work being done at SU and urging increased…

Campus & Community

Save the Planet by Solving Riddles

Friday, September 13, 2013, By Keith Kobland

Rick Martin admits he’s mixing in some fun with a critically serious problem. “We’re using up the planet faster than it can possibly regenerate,” says Martin, of Syracuse University’s Sustainability Division. It’s obvious Martin has a passion for the planet…

Campus & Community

A Welcoming Address

Friday, September 13, 2013, By Kathleen Haley

Chancellor-designate Kent D. Syverud embraced his soon-to-be new community at Syracuse University with two words: “I’m in.” Syverud, who was unanimously selected by the Board of Trustees Wednesday as SU’s 12th Chancellor and President, addressed hundreds of students, faculty, staff…

Arts & Culture

Light Work to Present George Gittoes ‘Nothing is Enough’

Friday, September 13, 2013, By News Staff

Light Work and Community Darkrooms are presenting George Gittoes’ “Nothing Is Enough,” through Dec. 20 in the Robert B. Menschel Photography Gallery in the Schine Student Center.  An artist talk will be held in the gallery on Wednesday, Oct. 2,…

Campus & Community

Transcript of Welcome Address by Kent D. Syverud

Thursday, September 12, 2013, By News Staff

Thank you, Dick and Ryan, for those welcoming words and for your great service to Syracuse University. First things first. I must acknowledge and thank our Chancellor, Nancy Cantor. Nancy, you have been an extraordinary leader in higher education, at…

Campus & Community

Message from Board Chairman Richard L. Thompson

Thursday, September 12, 2013, By News Staff

Dear Members of the Syracuse University Community, I am writing on behalf of the University’s Board of Trustees with an important update regarding the Chancellor Search process. As you know, since last year we have been engaged in a rigorous…

Campus & Community

Kent D. Syverud Named 12th Chancellor and President of Syracuse University

Thursday, September 12, 2013, By Kevin C. Quinn

Kent D. Syverud, dean of the School of Law at Washington University in St. Louis, has been selected to be the 12th Chancellor and President of Syracuse University.