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Maxwell Dean and Professor Write Op-Ed on Icebreaker Plan
David Van Slyke, Maxwell School Dean and Professor, Sean O’Keefe, University Professor, and Zachary Huitink, a doctoral candidate, co-authored a piece for Politico “The Coast Guard’s flawed icebreaker plan.”
SummerStart Students Take Part in Drench the Dean Event
It was an example of teamwork, problem solving and engineering skills all rolled into one, as students in SummerStart at Syracuse put their knowledge to the test. The end result was a cool outcome on a hot summer day, all…
Preferred Mutual ‘Cuse Fan Fest Canceled Due to Weather Forecast; Yard Sale Will Take Place as Scheduled
The 2016 Preferred Mutual ’Cuse Fan Fest scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 13, has been canceled due to the storms being forecast for Syracuse this weekend. The annual event usually features outdoor activities for fans of all ages. The Syracuse Athletics…
SU Libraries’ Staff Members Make Suggestions for a Great Summertime Read
As members of the University community share what books they’re taking on their summer vacation, staff members of SU Libraries offer some interesting summertime picks to add to readers’ lists. Pamela Whiteley McLaughlin, director of communications and external relations: “I…
Values Based Leadership: Secretary of U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Speaks to Maxwell Students, Faculty, Staff
The Maxwell Auditorium was standing room only on Wednesday for remarks by Robert A. McDonald, secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The former CEO of Procter & Gamble and U.S. Army veteran discussed “Values Based Leadership,” applying the…
Lockheed Martin Makes $1 Million Donation to Program for Veterans
Lockheed Martin gives a major boost to the program that helps veterans make the transition from military life to business owner.
Acuna Publishes Groundbreaking Chunking Research in Nature Communications
Think about a simple task you learned a long time ago, such as memorizing your phone number or learning how to tie your shoe laces. Chances are, you did this using a method called chunking. You put like things together…
Scientist Awarded Grants from ALS, Oak Ridge Associated Universities
A researcher in the College of Arts and Sciences has been awarded grants from The ALS Association and Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) to support his study of protein biosynthesis. Carlos A. Castañeda, assistant professor of biology and chemistry, is…
Joseph Alfieri, Mark Hance to Take on Leadership Roles in Campus Planning, Design and Construction
With more than 120 projects on the summer construction schedule and with the next phase of the Campus Framework planning process well underway, Pete Sala, vice president and chief facilities officer, today announced Joseph Alfieri and Mark Hance—both longtime members…
USA Today’s Upton to Take Position as Knight Chair in Data and Explanatory Journalism
The Newhouse School has appointed data journalist Jodi Upton as the Knight Chair in Data and Explanatory Journalism, …