Campus & Community
In The News: Wednesday, April 15
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Student Ratings Opening on April 20
Loved your history class? Have a suggestion for your art professor? Wish something were done differently in your biology lab? Let your instructors know! Nearly 80 percent of Syracuse University instructors use the feedback they get from student ratings to…
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Course Begins April 29
Syracuse University faculty and staff are invited to participate in an eight-week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course beginning April 29. The MBSR program uses meditation and yoga to teach participants to relate differently to managing all kinds of stressors…
Earthfest Celebrates Earth Day with Art, Speakers, Local Food
Earthfest, a music and art festival to celebrate this year’s Earth Day (April 22), will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, April 19, at the Thornden Park Amphitheatre. The event is free and open to the public. The event is…
Tips for Better Writing: How to Tackle the Exam Essay
Preparing for exams? Stacey Wright, a professional writing instructor in the Writing Program, offers some advice on short answer and essay writing on exams.
Repurposed Books Highlight Changing Library Roles, National Library Week
Two tables full of repurposed books turned into artwork and items of creative expression are forming a celebration of National Library Week, as well as serving as a signpost of how changing times are affecting libraries, those in the library…
Hendricks Chapel Choir to Present Spring Concert
The Hendricks Chapel Choir, under the direction of Peppie Calvar and accompanied by Annie Laver, University Organist, will present its Spring Concert on Thursday, April 23, at 8 p.m. in Hendricks Chapel. The event is free and open to the…
Fast Forward: Campus Master Plan
The University community is invited to attend a Campus Master Plan open house event with members of the Campus Master Plan Advisory Group and Sasaki Associates to learn more about preliminary ideas included in the draft framework plan for Syracuse…
Become a Syracuse University Wellness Champion
Join a network of Syracuse University faculty and staff from different departments and backgrounds who are passionate about wellness and strengthening the culture of wellness here at the University. The University Wellness Initiative for faculty and staff will be kicking…
Spring 2015 Evacuation Drill Schedule for Academic and Administrative Buildings
Fire and Life Safety Services (FLSS) will conduct the spring 2015 evacuation drills in academic and administrative buildings from April 20-24. The building drills will be conducted in the morning between 9:30-11:30 a.m. or in the afternoon/evening between 1:30-9 p.m.,…