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The Engineering Science Behind Thrill Rides at the State Fair

Tuesday, August 29, 2017, By Alex Dunbar

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Professor John Dannenhoffer explains how midway thrill rides use engineering principles to twist, turn, drop and thrill people at the New York State Fair.

Campus & Community

Parking Information for 2017 Football Season

Tuesday, August 29, 2017, By Christine Grabowski

The start of the fall 2017 semester also means the start of the Syracuse University football season. The office of Parking and Transit Services offers reminders about how parking on campus will be affected on game days. Friday Night Games…

Arts & Culture

Setnor School Announces 2017 Gregg Smith National Choral Composition Contest

Monday, August 28, 2017, By Erica Blust

In honor and memory of the historic work of American composer/conductor Gregg Smith and the Gregg Smith Singers, the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ Rose, Jules R. and Stanford S. Setnor School of Music has announced the 2017 Gregg…

Campus & Community

Learn More About Fulbright Awards at Upcoming Workshops

Friday, August 25, 2017, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Syracuse University’s Center for Fellowship and Scholarship Advising (CFSA) will host a series of writing workshop for students planning to apply for a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship or Research/Study Award in the 2017-18 application cycle. The Fulbright U.S. Student program…

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.