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Campus & Community

Libraries Hosting Virtual Event on Teaching and Learning with Digital Library Program, Featuring Architectural Working Drawings

Tuesday, September 29, 2020, By Cristina Hatem

Syracuse University Libraries’ Digital Library Program will host a virtual event on Friday, Oct. 16, at noon ET to discuss how it supports the University’s mission of teaching and experiential learning through digital projects. The program will include a behind-the-scenes…

Campus & Community

Burton Blatt Institute and the Humanities Center Host Two Virtual Syracuse Symposium Events Focused on Disability and Future Thinking

Tuesday, September 29, 2020, By Robert Conrad

On Oct. 22 and 23, the Burton Blatt Institute (BBI), housed within the College of Law, and the Syracuse University Humanities Center, whose home is the College of Arts and Sciences, are hosting two virtual events on disability and future…

STEM

Medical Ransomware Attack Could Spell Disaster, Deaths During Pandemic

Tuesday, September 29, 2020, By Daryl Lovell

Universal Health Services is working to get back online after facing what could be the largest medical system cyberattack in U.S. history. UHS officials have not confirmed it was ransomware but did issue a statement that its system is currently…

Campus & Community

Celebrations and Solidarity: LGBTQ+ History Month 2020

Tuesday, September 29, 2020, By Gabrielle Lake

October marks the annual Syracuse University and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) LGBTQ+ History Month celebration. The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Resource Center, in collaboration with campus partners, invites community members to learn about the…

WGBH Radio (Boston)

Robert Thompson on the new season for streaming programs.

Tuesday, September 29, 2020, By Lily Datz

Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor of radio, television and film and director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture in the Newhouse School, was interviewed by WGBH Radio (Boston) about the new season for streaming programs. In the story…

STEM

Professor Reza Zafarani Receives NSF CAREER Award to Study Intersection of Humans and Networks

Tuesday, September 29, 2020, By Alex Dunbar

At every moment you are surrounded by—and part of—countless networks. A social network can connect us to family, friends and information; an electric transmission network connects generators to customers; or an individual street can connect with networked highways across a…

The Washington Post

“America’s maps are still filled with racist place names.”

Monday, September 28, 2020, By Lily Datz

Mark Monmonier, Distinguished Professor of geography and the environment in the Maxwell School, was cited in The Washington Post opinion article “America’s maps are still filled with racist place names.” Monmonier, an expert on the history of cartography and map…

Spectrum News

“Finding Vibrant Views: Madison County Man Helps Create Foliage Map.”

Monday, September 28, 2020, By Lily Datz

Alan Middleton, Associate Dean of Research and Scholarship and professor of physics in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed for the Spectrum News story “Finding Vibrant Views: Madison County Man Helps Create Foliage Map.” Scott Flaherty, the Executive…

Schenectady Daily Gazette

“Diversity gap persists on Schenectady Police Department.” 

Monday, September 28, 2020, By Lily Datz

Danielle Smith, professor of African American studies in the College of Arts and director of the Renée Crown University Honors Program, was interviewed for the Schenectady Daily Gazette story “Diversity gap persists on Schenectady Police Department.” The lack of diversity…

WalletHub

“2020’s Best Cities for Vegans & Vegetarians.”

Monday, September 28, 2020, By Lily Datz

Sudha Raj, teaching professor of nutrition and food studies in Falk College, was the expert source for a Q&A in the WalletHub feature “2020’s Best Cities for Vegans & Vegetarians.” Raj, who specializes in vegetarian food practices, helps to highlight…