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STEM

iSchool Student Helps Bring Data to Life in Visuals for IVMF

Friday, October 6, 2017, By Kathleen Haley

Aiyappa Uthaiah G’18, a master’s student in the School of Information Studies (iSchool), is helping administrators at the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) better understand a crucial tool in interpreting trends related to veterans’ programs and services. Uthaiah works…

Huffington Post

Pike Offers Advice to the Next Secretary of State

Friday, October 6, 2017, By Sawyer Kamman

With the future of the Secretary of State position hanging in the balance, Newhouse Assistant Professor of Public Relations Steven Pike wrote an opinion article for The Huffington Post, relaying advice in “A Memo to the Next Secretary of State.” “Make…

Business & Economy

Newhouse’s Jennifer Grygiel to Participate in Harvard Panel on Sharing Economy

Friday, October 6, 2017, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Newhouse School faculty member Jennifer Grygiel will be among the panelists at an Oct. 16 event at Harvard Law School. “Whose Fair Share: Opportunity and Inclusion in the Sharing Economy” will be the first of a series of events focusing…

Health & Society

Get Vaccinated Wednesday, Oct. 11, and Have a Healthy Winter

Friday, October 6, 2017, By Cyndi Moritz

Flu season in the United States can begin as early as this month. It typically peaks in January or February. The single best way to prevent getting the flu is to get the vaccine. It won’t protect you against every…

Message from Health Services

Friday, October 6, 2017, By News Staff

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: Since my last communication, the Office of Health Services has continued to work with the campus community on mumps prevention and education. We know our education efforts are working because students who are presenting with…

Media, Law & Policy

Gerrymandering is the Same as Giving One Team Complete Control of the Scoreboard

Thursday, October 5, 2017, By Sawyer Kamman

Professor of Law Keith Bybee directs the Institute for the Study of the Judiciary, Politics, and the Media (IJPM), a collaborative effort between the College of Law, the Maxwell School, and the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. His areas of…

Campus & Community

Einhorn Family Walk to Be Dedicated Oct. 7 During Orange Central

Thursday, October 5, 2017, By Kathleen Haley

A striking new campus landmark completed as part of the Campus Framework, the Einhorn Family Walk will be dedicated during a ceremony Saturday, Oct. 7, at 10 a.m. The event will take place during Orange Central. The Einhorn Family Walk,…

Campus & Community

Apple Picking October Outdoor Adventure Trip: Oct. 8

Thursday, October 5, 2017, By Rachel Friedman

The Department of Recreation Services is offering an outdoor adventure trip to Abbott Farms for apple picking. Apple picking will take place on Sunday, Oct. 8. Buses will depart from SU’s College Place (in front of Sims Hall) at 12:30…

Health & Society

Humanitarian Computing

Thursday, October 5, 2017, By Matt Wheeler

There are many places in the world that are too remote, too poor or too embroiled in conflict to provide basic human services—including healthcare. Instead of doctor’s offices or hospitals, medical services are often provided by traveling volunteers or even…

Campus & Community

Meet the 2017 Homecoming Court

Thursday, October 5, 2017, By Joyce LaLonde

A longstanding University tradition, the Homecoming Court is comprised of seniors who represent Orange spirit in their academic, co-curricular and community involvement. Campus community members with a valid NetID can cast their vote for the Orange Central Homecoming King and…