Campus & Community
University College’s Geraldine de Berly to Assume New Position at UMASS Amherst
Geraldine de Berly has been chosen as the founding vice provost for continuing and professional education (CPE) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst beginning Sept. 1. De Berly has been at University College for 18 years, serving as senior associate…
New Fence Layout Around University Place Promenade Project
Work will take place this weekend (July 9 and 10) on a new fencing layout around the University Promenade project. One change involves the closure of a small pedestrian walkway on the south side of Newhouse 1. The walkway closure…
Alumnus Consults on Accessibility for Promenade, Dome and Arch Projects
While a student at Syracuse in the late 1980s, Danny Heumann ’91 quickly discovered the challenges of being on a campus in a wheelchair. Today, he’s back on campus as a consultant and advocate for increasing accessibility.
Hendricks Chapel Open for Prayer and Meditation
In response to the violence that has occurred around the country and the world in the last few days, the main chapel in Hendricks Chapel is open to all today, Friday, July 8, for prayer and meditation. The chapel will remain open…
Lane Reductions along Sims Drive
To facilitate the roof replacement on the Flanagan Gymnasium, lane reductions will be in place along Sims Drive near the gym. The contractor will be utilizing man-lifts and closing one lane of traffic with flaggers between the hours of 6…
Kyle Bass Named Associate Artistic Director at Syracuse Stage
Syracuse Stage artistic director Robert M. Hupp has announced the appointment of Kyle Bass as the company’s associate artistic director. For the past nine seasons, Bass has been a senior member of Syracuse Stage’s artistic staff, serving most recently as…
Students from 22 States, Five Countries Get Head Start on College Life
Students beginning their first year at Syracuse University have arrived early to ease the transition to college life through the SummerStart Program administered at University College. This year’s students come from 22 states and five different countries. SummerStart is a…
Joseph Alfieri, Mark Hance to Take on Leadership Roles in Campus Planning, Design and Construction
With more than 120 projects on the summer construction schedule and with the next phase of the Campus Framework planning process well underway, Pete Sala, vice president and chief facilities officer, today announced Joseph Alfieri and Mark Hance—both longtime members…
In The News: Thursday, July 7
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Emeritus Professor, NAE Member Peter Simpkins Dies
Emeritus Professor Peter Simpkins has died. Simpkins was a member of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) and a University Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Simpkins joined Syracuse University in 2002 and retired in 2007. His primary…