Campus & Community
Online Student Ratings Open Monday, April 21
A recent survey found that nearly 80 percent of Syracuse University instructors use the feedback they get from student ratings to revise their courses. Faculty members in the survey described how they have added or removed topics, adopted new ways…
Former Student-Athletes Supported in Return to Academic Life
John Wallace had always had a general knowledge about the life of Harriet Tubman. But it was a course he took on his return to Syracuse University to finish his degree that made him see something much deeper about the courageous woman who led several hundred slaves to freedom.
English Graduate Organization to Host Public Marathon Reading to Honor the Beats
The English Graduate Organization will host its second annual reading marathon, this year titled “The Beats: A Public Marathon Reading,” on Monday, April 21, from 2:30-6:30 p.m. in the Humanities Center Library (300 Tolley). The event is free and open…
SU in the News: Friday, April 18
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Poster Session: Planning, Marketing & Assessing Library Services
Thirty-nine students in the School of Information Studies course “Planning, Marketing & Assessing Library Services” (IST 613) have been working this semester with nine area libraries and one library software company on developing plans for new services. On April 24,…
Celebrate Earth Week April 21-23
Unique festival along the Connective Corridor among the planned events Earth Day began in 1970 after millions of demonstrators came together to draw attention to pollution issues, and over the years it has evolved into an annual event focused on…
Onondaga Citizens League Releases New Study on Early Childhood, School Readiness
The Onondaga Citizens League (OCL) released its new study report, “Early Childhood and School Readiness: Creating a Community Where All Children Thrive by Five” at a conference on April 14 at WCNY. The report, co-chaired by OCL board members Laurie…
‘Greater Syracuse Land Bank’ at April 17 Session of IRP
The April 17 session of the Institute for Retired People (IRP) will feature Katelyn Wright, executive director of the Greater Syracuse Land Bank. Wright will discuss the 165 dilapidated, decaying, and/or tax delinquent properties that the Land Bank has acquired…
SU in the News: Wednesday, April 16
[View the story “SU in the News: Wednesday, April 16” on Storify] SU in the News: Wednesday, April 16 The following stories mention Syracuse University or quote one of our faculty, staff, or students. Storified by SyracuseUNews· Wed, Apr 16…
National Attention for Fisher House
First Lady Michelle Obama made quite a splash during her trip to the Fisher House in Bethesda, Md. The Fisher House Foundation helps provide a place to stay for military families who have loved ones receiving medical care nearby. There…