The proposal, which was announced Sunday Feb. 15, includes regulations such as drones cannot exceed 55 pounds, the user must pass an aeronautics test and the drones must stay in the operator’s line of sight. Read more »
A job satisfaction survey will be given to pre-tenure, tenured and full-time instructional faculty members who have been working at Syracuse University for at least a year. Read more »
Syracuse has set record-breaking cold low and high temperatures for several days this month, and the city is on track to record its coldest February yet based on average temperature, said Kelly Stevens, a research associate for the Center for Policy Research in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, in an email. Read more »
A new grant for Syracuse University students is hoping to attract students to smaller programs within SU Abroad. A $1,000 grant will now be available… Read more »
Syracuse University’s annual Winter Carnival celebration will kick off on Monday in the Schine Student Center, with the goal of getting students involved in campus… Read more »
The Undergraduate Student Association at SUNY-ESF has partnered with the Society for Ecological Restoration to help reinvent its brand. Read more »
NEDA Week will include events such as informational sessions, movie screenings, speakers, panels and more. Through these activities, members of SHAPES Body Image, Active Minds and What the Health magazine hope to educate both sufferers and non-sufferers about eating disorders and body image. Read more »
A total of 26 residents out of 351 have moved out of the Skyhalls residence buildings on South Campus this semester, and many students cite… Read more »
The Daily Orange Crime Map is a data visualization created with the Department of Public Safety’s crime logs from the last five years. The logs… Read more »
Here is a round-up of criminal activity that happened near campus during the past week, according to Syracuse police bulletins. Read more »
The vigil, which was planned and hosted by the Student Association, the Muslim Student Association and Hendricks Chapel, lasted about 40 minutes. Some in attendance shared testimonies of past experiences relating to discrimination, and there was a discussion about how those at the vigil could make the world a better place. Read more »
College of Engineering and Computer Science
The College of Engineering and Computer Science has announced the return of the Invention and Creativity Competition, a contest to encourage engineering students to apply their skills to create commercial product ideas. Read more »
One Syracuse University student has turned in a petition to run for student body president and vice president as of Wednesday, said Board of Elections… Read more »
As temperatures continue to dip below zero and snow continues to fall, energy usage rises at Syracuse University. Read more »
A group based in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs hosted a session on Wednesday in preparation for National Adjunct Walkout Day next Wednesday. Read more »
As part of a new inclusive language program, the University of Michigan has adopted a campaign spreading awareness about language that could be deemed as harmful. Read more »
Above & Beyond, a British EDM trio, performed Wednesday night at the F-Shed at the Market. Special guest Lane 8 opened the show. Read more »
Syracuse University Senior Vice President for Human Capital Development Kal Alston is leaving the administration and rejoining the faculty, Interim Vice Chancellor and Provost Liz Liddy announced Wednesday. Read more »
The Student Association will be holding a candlelight vigil on Thursday in remembrance of the deaths of three students in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Read more »
The city of Syracuse is hosting its annual WinterFest this week, which features winter-themed events that celebrate Syracuse’s rich history and cold weather. Since its… Read more »
The Syracuse University Student Affairs Advisory Board has met three times since its establishment last month, and has discussed sexual assault services, alcohol on campus… Read more »
Students can now submit ideas for the second Fast Forward student competition, a contest in which students submit video proposals that describe an idea that… Read more »
The Physical Plant at Syracuse University uses an extensive operation to remove the large amounts of snow that fall on the SU campus each winter. Read more »
The Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University has received a grant for $7 million dollars, which it will use to open a center of excellence for veterans’ small businesses. Read more »
