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Campus & Community

Sammy Cueva ’93 on SU’s First Latino Fraternity, His Businesses and Family, and Turkeys

Thursday, September 14, 2017, By Kevin Morrow

Zhamyr “Sammy” Cueva ’93 is one of five individuals who will receive Chancellor’s Citations in recognition of their significant civic or career achievements at the Coming Back Together gala dinner Saturday, Sept. 16, at the Syracuse Marriott Downtown. Cueva oversees…

Arts & Culture

Exhibitions, Film Screening Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Thursday, September 14, 2017, By Kevin Morrow

The Office of Cultural Engagement for the Hispanic Community in the College of Arts and Sciences, in partnership with various campus and local organizations, is gearing up for Hispanic Heritage Month 2017 (Sept. 15-Oct. 15) with several events.

STEM

Smart Grids and Power Outages

Wednesday, September 13, 2017, By Sawyer Kamman

Jason Dedrick, professor at Syracuse University’s School of Information Studies, who studies smart grid technologies and adoption by electric utility companies, is available to discuss the ongoing power outages and related issues in Florida post-Hurricane Irma. “To make resources more resilient…

STEM

Orange Robotics Looking for New Team Members after Top Ten Finish

Wednesday, September 13, 2017, By Alex Dunbar

It is easy to underestimate a robot that only stands a foot and half tall, but the latest design by Orange Robotics is full of surprises. It can climb stairs, throw a tennis ball, hit a golf ball, sprint and…

Campus & Community

Join Us for Retirement Planning Sessions

Wednesday, September 13, 2017, By News Staff

No matter what stage of your career you are in, planning for retirement is important. Syracuse University faculty and staff are invited to join the following free lunchtime sessions presented by TIAA that will describe the steps you can take…

Campus & Community

Carmelo Anthony to Receive Chancellor’s Medal at CBT Reunion Gala Sept. 16

Wednesday, September 13, 2017, By Kathleen Haley

NBA All Star and three-time Olympic gold medalist Carmelo Anthony will receive the Chancellor’s Medal for Philanthropy during the upcoming Coming Back Together (CBT) reunion dinner gala Saturday, Sept. 16.

Health & Society

Counseling Center Announces Fall 2017 Group Therapy Options, Including New Groups

Wednesday, September 13, 2017, By Joyce LaLonde

The Counseling Center has announced its new and returning group therapy options for students for the fall 2017 semester. Group therapy is an effective and unique therapy option, specifically for college students. The Counseling Center offers popular, yet personal, group…

Arts & Culture

Exhibitions, Film Screening Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Wednesday, September 13, 2017, By Kevin Morrow

The Office of Cultural Engagement for the Hispanic Community at the College of Arts and Sciences, in partnership with various campus and local organizations, is gearing up for Hispanic Heritage Month 2017 (Sept. 15-Oct. 15) with several events. LA CASITA…

Health & Society

Join in the Fun of Walktober, Kickoff Event Monday

Wednesday, September 13, 2017, By News Staff

Walktober is a free, monthlong initiative and competition sponsored by Health Monday Syracuse and the University Wellness Initiative that encourages students, faculty, staff and family members of SU employees to step outside and take a walk. The event welcomes walkers, joggers, rollers, cyclist and all in between to track…

Bloomberg

Irma Topples Citrus Industry in Florida

Tuesday, September 12, 2017, By Sawyer Kamman

While many building and homes were destroyed following Hurricane Irma’s path through Florida, another area was hit just as hard: the citrus industry. In some parts of the state, more than half of the orange crops were destroyed, mostly as…