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New Class Explores the Science of Snow at Syracuse University
When Professor David Chandler had the opportunity to develop a new elective course, he wanted to find a way for students to make the most of Syracuse’s famous winters. “Then I can bring the research into the classroom and have…
Jazz in Troubled Times: Watson Professor, WSJ contributor Larry Blumenfeld Riffs on ‘Relevance, Resonance’ of Jazz Culture
Larry Blumenfeld is a cultural journalist, music critic and longtime contributor to The Wall Street Journal. As this year’s Jeanette K. Watson Distinguished Visiting Professor in the Humanities Center, he will explore “Jazz in Troubled Times” through a series of lectures, workshops, public…
Student Volunteers Needed for Fifth Grade Shadow Day
For the 21st year, Syracuse University will welcome nearly 100 fifth-grade students from the Syracuse City School District’s Seymour Dual Language Academy. Called Shadow Day, this tradition for both Syracuse University and Seymour has become a day that both fifth…
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month this April
In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, the Office of Multicultural Affairs, within the Division of Enrollment and the Student Experience, is hosting a series of events in April in collaboration with students, faculty and staff…
College of Law, Syracuse Law Review to Host Symposium on Online Learning, Future of Legal Education April 26
On April 26, Syracuse Law Review will bring together legal education experts from across the country for a groundbreaking symposium exploring the impact of online education on law schools and the legal profession. The one-day symposium—“Online Learning and the Future…
Growing Veteran and Military-Connected Community Gathers with Supporters and Chancellor Syverud at Spring Social
Over 50 members of the campus community gathered Thursday at the Genesee Grande Hotel in support of the University’s Veterans Affinity Group (SUVA.) Hosted in partnership with the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA), Chancellor Kent Syverud attended the…
Catastrophic Crop, Cattle Loss From Midwest Floods Will Soon Lead To Severe Supply Disruption
The “bomb cyclone” that hit several Midwestern states triggered devastating flooding in most of Nebraska, leaving behind more than $1 billion worth of flood damage. Floodwaters have begun to recede in Iowa and Nebraska, while residents in northwestern Missouri are…
Author, Actor Josefina Báez Performs April 3
Josefina Báez, accompanied by musician Ross Huff, will read and perform from her work, “A is E,” in which she incorporates themes of language, culture and identify, on Tuesday, April 3 at 7 p.m. The event will take place at…
Hendricks Chapel Invites Campus Community to Dinner Discussion on Spirituality, Loss And Grief
Nearly 30 percent of college students have experienced the loss of a family member or close friend over the past year, according to statistics from Actively Moving Forward, an organization that supports young adults who are grieving. In addition, millions…
Next Smart Cities Seminar to Focus on Citizen Science
The fourth installment in a two-year series of working seminars and meetings that will explore the broad space of “smart cities” has been scheduled for March 27 and will examine the use of community-based science programs as effective data collection…