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Campus & Community

Call for Nominations for the Chancellor’s Citation for Excellence

Friday, November 10, 2017, By Kathleen Haley

Do you know a member of the University community who has made an outstanding contribution to the University through a significant commitment to scholarship, research excellence or advancing the institution’s missions and goals? Nominations are now being accepted for the…

Campus & Community

Open Enrollment Ends Today—Enroll Now Through MySlice

Friday, November 10, 2017, By News Staff

Open Enrollment, the annual period when University faculty, staff and other eligible individuals make their benefit choices for the coming year, ends today. This is the only time of year when you may elect or change your coverage for many…

The Hill

The Democratic Party Identity Crisis

Thursday, November 9, 2017, By Sawyer Kamman

On last week’s nationwide election day, Democrats emerged as the clear winner. However, the political party still faces many issues, including its own identity. For The Hill, Maxwell Professor Grant Reeher commented on this, highlighting one issue in particular. “The…

OZY

IVMF Research Used in OZY Article on Transitioning Veterans

Thursday, November 9, 2017, By Sawyer Kamman

Research from the Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University was used in an OZY.com article about veterans making the adjustment to civilian lifestyle and employment. “44 percent of veterans leave their first civilian job within a year,…

Washington Examiner

How a Trump, Putin Meeting Changes the Administration’s Trip to Asia

Thursday, November 9, 2017, By Sawyer Kamman

As President Trump travels across Asia, a potential meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin may shake up the entire 12-day trip. It was unknown whether they may come in contact, but Maxwell Professor Grant Reeher discussed what could result from…

Campus & Community

Dympna Callaghan Named University Professor

Thursday, November 9, 2017, By Carol Boll

Dympna Callaghan, the William L. Safire Professor of Modern Letters and professor of English in the College of Arts and Sciences, has been named a University Professor by Vice Chancellor and Provost Michele Wheatly. The distinction, approved by Chancellor Syverud and…

Arts & Culture

Verbal Blend Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Saul Williams

Thursday, November 9, 2017, By Joyce LaLonde

Verbal Blend, a spoken-word poetry program within the Office of Multicultural Affairs in the Division of Enrollment and the Student Experience, is celebrating its tenth anniversary on Friday, Nov. 17, at 6:30 p.m. in the Joyce Hergenhan Auditorium, Newhouse 3….

Campus & Community

Progress on Campus Framework: Donor Recognition Event to be Held for the Barnes Center at The Arch

Thursday, November 9, 2017, By News Staff

A centerpiece of Syracuse University’s Campus Framework will celebrate an important milestone this weekend. Students, faculty and staff are invited to participate in a donor recognition event for the Barnes Center at The Arch, a state-of-the-art, student-focused health and wellness…

Campus & Community

Chancellor Syverud Addresses Nov. 8 University Senate Meeting

Thursday, November 9, 2017, By News Staff

Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud updated the University Senate on a broad range of topics at its Wednesday, Nov. 8, meeting. He began his remarks by briefly reflecting on three recent University events: The installation of Hendricks Chapel Dean Brian…

Veterans

Profiles from the Past and Present—Celebrating Alumni and Student Veterans

Thursday, November 9, 2017, By Stephanie Salanger

In celebration of Veterans Week 2017 at Syracuse University, the Office of Veterans and Military Affairs is recognizing the success stories of one current student veteran and one military-connected alumni each day of the week.  After welcoming veterans to campus…