Here’s the rundown on where SU school and college convocation ceremonies will be this weekend
Commencement events will be held at SUNY-ESF and on Syracuse University’s Main Campus and South Campus Thursday through Sunday. Read more »
David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics
April construction update: Replacement, renovation projects to kick off across campus
Multiple academic buildings and residence halls will undergo renovation projects starting in May. Read more »
News briefs: iSchool announces new major, baseball hall of famers to highlight symposium
The Syracuse University School of Information Studies announced on Monday the new master’s degree program in enterprise data systems and former MLB players Roberto Alomar and Ryne Sandberg will highlight the Baseball Legends Night at the Oncenter in April. Read more »
Graduating senior reflects on four-year management position, Syracuse men’s basketball team
Jeff Maize, a senior sport management major, reflects on his past four years as a sports manager for the Syracuse men’s basketball team — from going to the Final Four to interning for the 2016 Rio Olympics. Read more »
Updated academic integrity policy aims to make reporting violations easier, clarify the process
The new academic integrity policy reflects input from students and faculty who are overwhelmed with reporting requirements. Read more »
Falk College students organize makeup drive for transgender community
Two students from SU’s Trans Team have organized a makeup drive to help members of central New York’s transgender community. The drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday in Schine Student Center. Read more »
Professor in Falk College to spend 3 months in Thailand through fellowship
Dessa Bergen-Cico, an associate professor in the David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics,was recently named a Rotary Peace Fellow. Read more »
Falk professor appointed as human rights commissioner due to history of involvement in the community
In his role as commissioner Bruce Carter, an associate professor in Falk, plans to work toward alleviating racial tension between immigrants and locals and working on racial bias between police and locals. Read more »
Rose Laying Ceremony commemorates the lives lost in Pan Am Flight 103
As part of Remembrance Week 2016, Rose Laying Ceremony was held on Friday afternoon to honor the lives lost in Pan Am Flight 103 bombing, including 35 Syracuse University students. Read more »
Grant funds research to study outcomes of wetland restoration projects in northern New York
Syracuse University professors team up with Clarkson University colleagues to study the impacts of public-private partnership programs that are restoring wetlands in northwestern New York. Read more »
Falk College announces Certificate of Advanced Studies in child therapy program
The David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics has announced a Certificate of Advanced Studies in child therapy for master’s level students or licensed and certified professionals. Read more »
Dietician to deliver lecture on nutrition habits for young athletes
Jill Castle said she will discuss the nutrients that are most crucial for promoting growth and performance in athletes between the ages of 8 and 18. Read more »
Expert presents Department of Agriculture funded research on food security
Kate Clancy gave a lecture Thursday in Falk College on food security and discussed the approaches behind her work as a food systems consultant. She presented her recent work with the Enhancing Food Security in the North East Project. Read more »
Syracuse University professors discuss trends in college student drug use
The 2015 Monitoring the Future study found college students are using marijuana at an increased rate and using a decreased amount of opioids. Syracuse University professors discuss risks and reasons for these changes. Read more »
Falk College to launch master’s degree in public health
The David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics at Syracuse University has created a master’s of science in public health over the summer. Read more »
Falk College helps Syracuse children cope with trauma through yoga
The David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics at Syracuse University recently received a grant for an initiative to support Syracuse preschoolers with history of trauma. Read more »
Nutrition majors get hands-on learning laboratory in Falk
A new experimental food lab, kitchen and cafe has opened at the David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics. It will function as a hands-on training space for nutrition majors. Read more »
Student group brings vegetables and food sustainability to campus
A student organization works with a local farm to bring vegetables to campus, raising awareness of sustainability. Read more »
Syracuse University deans keep high salaries after stepping down, but the policy is changing
When SU deans and administrators step down, they keep about 82 percent of the salaries they earned in their administrative roles. Read more »
News Briefs: SA cabinet elected; 'Making a Murderer' lawyer to speak
Student Assocation's 60th cabinet was sworn in on Monday, including President Eric Evangelista and Vice President Joyce LaLonde. The lawyer from the Netflix original series, "Making a Murderer," will speak on campus in September. The Princeton Review ranked Syracuse University as the No.8 party school. Read more »
SU construction update: promenade progress continues; Quad improvements complete
Many construction projects, including the one to make improvements to the Quad, have been completed or are nearing completion, said Pete Sala, vice president and chief facilities officer, in an email to the Syracuse University community. Read more »
Dunn: Syracuse school’s free dinner program helps alleviate poverty’s effects
Liberal columnist Chandler Dunn argues that the free dinner program at Syracuse’s Delaware Elementary School has the potential to bring about lasting positive change in the Syracuse community. Read more »
Syracuse University selects SHoP Architects to design National Veterans Resource Complex
Syracuse University has selected SHoP Architects to design the National Veterans Resource Complex. Read more »
SU construction update: University Place promenade work on schedule
Construction on the University Place promenade is progressing on schedule, according to Monday's summer construction update from Pete Sala, vice president and chief campus facilities officer. Read more »
