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Workshop for Faculty, Staff on Resources Offered by Alzheimer’s Association
Whether you are a caregiver or know someone that has been impacted by Alzheimer’s or other dementia, this overview will provide valuable information about the resources and services offered by the Alzheimer’s Association. Carianne Wilson, associate program director for the…
Next Round of Crucial Conversations Training Offered to Supervisors and Staff Beginning Oct. 8
Have you ever found yourself in a discussion with colleagues where stakes were high, emotions were strong, and opinions widely differed? That is what is known as a “crucial conversation”—and the majority of people faced with these types of conversations…
Syracuse Welcome Volunteer Shares Special Moments, Bits of Advice with New Students and Families
In her office, Pam Peter keeps a friendly note from a student’s mom she met during Syracuse Welcome as a special reminder. Peter, assistant dean in the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs, had greeted the mom, her first-year student…
University College Appoints Executive Director of Administration and Strategy
University College Dean Michael Frasciello announced that Jim Gaffey was appointed executive director of administration and strategy at University College (UC) effective July 1. Gaffey served as the director of administration at UC since October 2015. In his new role,…
Whitman Staff Member Heads to Thailand Representing Team USA in Dragon Boat Racing
Ben Schlimmer’s agility and passion for paddling watersports was most certainly passed down from his father and grandfather. A son of a canoe enthusiast and grandson of a Boy Scout troop leader who led adventurous water excursions, Schlimmer has adeptly…
Volunteers Needed for Syracuse Welcome Starting Aug. 20
Some of the earliest memories of joining the Orange family begin the day new students move onto campus. During Syracuse Welcome 2019, faculty and staff are invited to join the Orientation Leaders, Goon Squad and the Office of First-Year and…
International Undergraduate Student Welcome Dinner Volunteers Needed
On Tuesday, Aug. 20, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in Manley Field House, Syracuse University will host its second International Welcome Dinner. To ensure the success of this event, the Division of Enrollment and the Student Experience seeks faculty and…
Syracuse University, SEIU Confirm New Five-Year Agreement
Syracuse University staff members represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 200United voted on Friday, June 28, to ratify a five-year contract for over 800 University employees, who are food service workers, library technicians, skilled tradespeople, custodial and…
Newly Created Manager of Bias Response and Education Furthers Diversity and Inclusion Efforts
The Dean of Students Office in the Division of Enrollment and the Student Experience has welcomed Deka Dancil ’14 as the manager of bias response and education, a new position created with support from the Invest Syracuse initiative to advance…
Admissions Counselor Tammy Bluewolf-Kennedy Helps Recruit a Diverse Student Community
During the annual Native American student orientation in the fall or the Indigenous Student Graduation Reception around Commencement, you’ll probably see Tammy Bluewolf-Kennedy with her camera or cell phone at the ready. Bluewolf-Kennedy ’04, G’10, admissions counselor and Native American…