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Campus & Community

Fitting in Fitness

Wednesday, September 14, 2016, By News Staff

You know that exercise is an important element in keeping you safe from chronic disease, managing your weight and reducing stress, but fitting it in is challenging. With work, kids, spouse, chores and the fast pace of life, time is…

Campus & Community

Constitution Day 2016

Wednesday, September 14, 2016, By News Staff

The United States Constitution created the three branches of government that we know today: executive (President), legislative (Congress), and judicial (federal court system). It is our nation’s blueprint for governance. The Constitution was signed by the delegates to the Constitutional…

Veterans

Syracuse University Sees Significant Jump on U.S. News ‘Best Colleges for Veterans’ List

Tuesday, September 13, 2016, By News Staff

Nearly 70 years ago, Syracuse University enthusiastically opened its doors to roughly 10,000 veterans, many of whom had just returned home from serving during World War II. Today Syracuse University is a leader in attracting, welcoming and empowering veterans and…

Campus & Community

Greek Orgs Help Syracuse Students Start the School Year

Monday, September 12, 2016, By Shannon Andre

While just settling into the start of classes themselves, three Syracuse University Greek organizations took time on Sept. 7 to welcome Syracuse City School District students to the start of their school year. Nearly 20 current and alumni members from…

Arts & Culture

2016-17 Syracuse Symposium Addresses Questions of ‘Place’

Monday, September 12, 2016, By Rob Enslin

The Syracuse University Humanities Center announces its lineup for the 2016-17 Syracuse Symposium, whose theme is “Place.” The popular series highlights innovative, interdisciplinary work in the humanities by renowned scholars, artists, authors and performers.

Media, Law & Policy

Q&A with New Maxwell Dean David Van Slyke

Monday, September 12, 2016, By Kathleen Haley

As a member of the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs community for 12 years, David M. Van Slyke knows well and appreciates the school, its people and their rigorous commitment to scholarship. His new role as dean now allows him to gain an even deeper understanding.

Health & Society

Falk College Celebrates New Susan R. Klenk Learning Café, Kitchens with Dedication Sept. 16

Monday, September 12, 2016, By Michele Barrett

The new facility includes an experimental food lab kitchen, commercial kitchen, baking nook and café.

Media, Law & Policy

Q&A: The U.S. and the Middle East: 15 Years after 9/11

Friday, September 9, 2016, By Kathleen Haley

Fifteen years out from 9/11 and the war on terror still rages. Osama Bin Laden is dead but U.S. troops, albeit in fewer numbers, remain in Iraq and Afghanistan, and new enemies have risen. Why has U.S. policy in the…

Campus & Community

Top Ten Improvement Projects on Campus This Summer

Friday, September 9, 2016, By Kathleen Haley

If you were away from campus this summer, you may have noticed some changes to the University environment as you started the fall semester. Take a look at some of the most prominent new features and upgrades on campus.

Arts & Culture

Verbal Blend Hosts Spoken Word Programs throughout Fall Semester

Friday, September 9, 2016, By Natalie Rudakevych

Verbal Blend, a spoken word poetry program coordinated by the Office of Multicultural Affairs, is hosting a number of poetry events this semester. Included in these events is the annual Spoken Word Poetry Institute, which will feature poet Jessica Care…