Award-winning author to discuss Arab-Israeli conflict at Syracuse University on Thursday evening
Sayed Kashua, a prominent Arab-Israeli writer, will be speaking at 7 p.m. Thursday in Maxwell Auditorium. Read more »
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Syracuse University serves as economic anchor for Central New York
Universities and health care institutions – or “eds and meds” – are now at the center of inner city income generators. These anchor institutions, such as Syracuse University and the Upstate University Health System, are major stakeholders in the future of the cities they sit in. Read more »
Deal between teaching assistants, University of Toronto struck down following original agreement
The University of Toronto and striking teaching assistants reached a tentative agreement on issues surrounding teaching assistants on campus on March 18, but the deal was struck down by a small margin after being put to vote by the participants in the strike. Read more »
SU to offer summer program with college preparatory courses for international students
A purpose of the program is to create a “pipeline” for international students wishing to pursue higher education in the U.S. The program will provide them with the experience, information and skills needed to apply to and be at a U.S. college. Read more »
Professor assists with design, curriculum of citizen engagement course
Tina Nabatchi, an associate professor of public administration and international affairs in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, assisted curriculum coordination for “Engaging Citizens: A Game Changer for Development?” a Massive Open Online Course on citizen engagement organized by the World Bank Group. Read more »
Newly appointed dean to focus on improving recruitment, supporting faculty
Elizabeth Liddy, Syracuse University’s interim vice chancellor and provost, announced Masingila’s appointment last Tuesday. Masingila has been at SU since 1992. She started out as a professor in both the College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Education, teaching mathematics and mathematics education. Read more »
School appoints John Prizner as assistant dean for advancement
John Prizner has been appointed assistant dean for advancement in Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management, according to a March 16 press release. Read more »
Write-in candidates unable to participate in Student Association election forum
Write-in candidates AJ Abell and Jonathan Dawson will not be taking part in SA’s upcoming election forum. Read more »
Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter to visit Syracuse University on Tuesday
Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter will visit Syracuse University next Tuesday and speak with students as well as participate in a roundtable discussion. Read more »
Time Machine: Syracuse University student arraigned on second-degree murder charge
On March 25, 2005, Syracuse University senior Brian T. Shaw was arraigned and pled not guilty to a charge of second-degree murder. Read more »
10 years later, defense attorney of Syracuse University student charged with murder discusses details of case, trial
Brian T. Shaw, a senior at the time, pled not guilty to a second-degree murder charge on March 25, 2005. Shaw was later found guilty of first-degree manslaughter and sentenced to 21 years in prison. Read more »
Construction delays, lawsuit prolong building of Syracuse University bookstore, result in bike lane closures
As the lawsuit between Syracuse University and the developer it hired to construct a new bookstore enters its ninth month, the fences surrounding the proposed construction site are posing a problem for city-owned sidewalks and bike paths. Read more »
Gordon discusses role as next chief human resources officer, previous work at NYU, New York City Department of Education
Gordon was selected by Chancellor Kent Syverud to be the next chief human resources officer last week. Gordon will oversee all areas of SU’s human resource services for the university’s faculty and staff of more than 5,000. Read more »
National Geographic photographer shares work, dedication to documenting lives of women around the world
On Tuesday night, Annie Griffiths spoke to a crowd of Syracuse University students, faculty and community members about her experiences. Griffiths spoke at Hendricks Chapel and was the final speaker in this semester’s University Lecture series. Read more »
College of Law hosts New York State Court of Appeals Wednesday, to hear four city cases in Dineen Hall
The Court will hear four cases, all of which relate to the Syracuse area, and will be open to the public. Arguments are slated to begin at noon in the Melanie Gray Ceremonial Courtroom, which is located in Dineen Hall. Read more »
Freedom of speech expert discusses issues across U.S. in presentation at Syracuse University
Greg Lukianoff presented in Dineen Hall on behalf of the SU College of Law’s Federalist Society as 24 students listened to his 11:30 a.m. lecture Read more »
Syracuse elementary and middle school students participate in program to learn realities of waste disposal, importance of recycling
In the Green Syracuse City School District program, students from the Hughes Elementary, McKinley-Brighton Elementary and Expeditionary Learning Middle schools will learn what is thrown out in their classroom garbage bins. Read more »
Parking areas to be restricted for NCAA Tournament games Friday, Sunday
Access to most parking areas will be restricted three to four hours before the start time of regional. Read more »
Winning Fast Forward projects include Otto the Orange structure, overhead bench covers
The four winners of the competition presented their projects in Bird Library on Tuesday. The winning projects included ideas such as an Otto the Orange structure and overhead covers for campus benches. Read more »
Mount Olympus Drive to be closed to traffic Wednesday afternoon while repairs to stairway are made following car accident
The road, which provides access to Day and Flint Halls, as well as Graham Dining Center, will be closed from 1:30 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Wednesday while a crane is moved into place to remove damaged sections of the Mount Olympus stairway. Read more »
Assembly passes resolution on class cancellation policy, discusses RSOs
During SA's meeting Monday night, the assembly talked about a resolution calling for syllabi to be altered, a resolution calling for changes to the class cancellation policy and discussed a resolution dealing with Recognized Student Organizations. Read more »
IVMF announces program to assist veterans transitioning from military to civilian employment
Partnering up with The Schultz Family Foundation and the U.S. Department of Defense, the IVMF helped to establish the Onward to Opportunity program, which assists service members and active duty spouses on military bases by offering industry-specific training and certifications. Read more »
Campus-wide policy aims to reduce cost of health insurance, improve quality of care
SU is implementing a student health insurance plan that requires all full-time students to carry some form of coverage compatible with President Barack Obama’s health care law. The plan will cost $1,890 and is in line with other universities across the U.S. Read more »
Professors react to recent negative events involving fraternities across the US
Members of Greek life from many different fraternities and sororities have committed various forms of misconduct in the past couple of weeks. Read more »
