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NPR

Lee McKnight Talks About Amazon’s Whole Foods Strategy

Friday, August 25, 2017, By Sawyer Kamman

After Amazon’s blockbuster purchase of Whole Foods, iSchool Professor Lee McKnight spoke with NPR about how Amazon will start by gathering more data on its consumers, rather than try to increase sales volume right away. With a large overlap between…

Campus & Community

After Many Years and Many Ceremonies, Nancy Weatherly Sharp Retires as University Mace Bearer

Friday, August 25, 2017, By Kevin Morrow

Thursday’s New Student Convocation marked the start of an exciting adventure for thousands of Syracuse newcomers and the end of one University community member’s valuable service in a time-honored role. The event was the last for Nancy Weatherly Sharp, professor…

South China Morning Post

Expert Carriere Opts for Communication with North Korea

Thursday, August 24, 2017, By Sawyer Kamman

A recent South China Morning Post article quoted Maxwell research professor and Korean affairs expert Frederick Carriere when discussing the relationship between the United States and North Korea. Many officials agree that it is time to work directly with North…

Campus & Community

University Announces Slate of Invest Syracuse Campus Engagement Sessions

Thursday, August 24, 2017, By News Staff

As students, faculty and staff return to campus for the start of the 2017-18 school year, Syracuse University today announced a slate of engagement sessions focused exclusively on Invest Syracuse: Advancing Academic Excellence and the Student Experience. The $100 million…

Campus & Community

Wellness Initiative Invites Faculty and Staff to Join Wellness Champion Network

Thursday, August 24, 2017, By News Staff

Each day, members of our community commit to helping make campus a healthier place. The Wellness Champions are a diverse group of volunteers from all parts of SU who are passionate about wellness and strengthening the culture of wellness here…

Campus & Community

3 Pieces of Advice to New Students from Orientation Leaders

Thursday, August 24, 2017, By Kathleen Haley

Syracuse University orientation leaders know what it’s like to be new on campus, and they are eager to share their own experiences.

Campus & Community

New Protocols to Aid Degree Completion for Students Affected by Immigration Laws

Thursday, August 24, 2017, By Carol Boll

Syracuse University this fall has adopted new protocols designed to allow students impacted by recent changes to U.S. immigration law to complete their academic degrees. The protocols, approved by Chancellor and President Kent Syverud and Vice Chancellor and Provost Michele…

Campus & Community

Supervisor Resource Sessions, Faculty and Staff Assistance Program Orientations Sept. 7 and Oct. 17

Wednesday, August 23, 2017, By Jaclyn D. Grosso

As part of the University’s ongoing effort to offer professional development opportunities, Carebridge will be on campus Thursday, Sept. 7, and Tuesday, Oct. 17, to promote awareness about the benefits of the Syracuse University Faculty and Staff Assistance Program. Carebridge…

Campus & Community

Student Employment Services Relocates Aug. 25-Sept. 1

Wednesday, August 23, 2017, By News Staff

Student Employment Services will be temporarily located at the Goldstein Alumni and Faculty Center from Friday, Aug. 25, to Friday, Sept. 1, on the second floor to assist students, faculty and staff with I-9 processing, employment and benefits questions. The…

Veterans

IVMF Receives Motorola Solutions Foundation Grant

Wednesday, August 23, 2017, By Stephanie Salanger

The Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) announced it has received an inaugural $20,000 grant from the Motorola Solutions Foundation, the charitable arm of Motorola Solutions, Inc. Through the grant, IVMF will support its STEM curriculum—science, technology, engineering and…