Tag: College of Arts and Sciences
Syracuse University’s strategy to promote STEM programs doesn’t mean other programs will be shorted
The Daily Orange Editorial Board defends the reasoning behind Vice Chancellor and Provost Michele Wheatly’s proposal to create a “university-wide STEM branding strategy.” Read More »
All eyes are on the red-tailed hawks nesting on Lyman Hall
Syracuse Hawk Chatters is a group of bird watchers that gather both on campus and Facebook to share their passion for red-tailed hawks. Read More »
Our Reader: Syracuse University should promote skill, experience-based courses available in College of Arts and Sciences
Kayla Anderson, a sophomore public relations major at Syracuse University, explains why she thinks SU needs to do a better job of promoting its skill and experience-oriented College of Arts and Sciences classes. Read More »
Event commemorating SU community members who died in 2016 to be held
The event, called “Service of Commemoration” encouraged by the SU Remembrance Scholar’s “Look Back, Act Forward” commitment, will take place on Tuesday, March 21, at 4 p.m. in Hendricks Chapel. Read More »
Colleagues, students remember late African American Studies professor’s passion for teaching
Renate “Rennie” Simson, professor of African American Studies at Syracuse University, died on Feb. 19. Read More »
A continent-sized discovery is lying under the island of Mauritius
Experts provide insight about geographical implications of the discovery of a microcontinent under the island of Mauritius. Read More »
Syracuse University names interim dean of University College
Syracuse University announced that Michael Frasciello will leave the College of Engineering and Computer Sciences to become the interim dean of University College. Read More »
Local refugees gather for vigil in solidarity with Aleppo, call for government aid of Syrians
Syracuse community members on Wednesday night gathered for a vigil in solidarity with the people of the war-torn Aleppo, Syria. Read More »
Student Association contemplates a bill on making Syracuse University sanctuary campus
Student Association is discussing a bill making Syracuse University sanctuary campus. Read More »
Religious department to offer class on relationship between religion, technology
Syracuse University’s Department of Religion is offering a new course called “Digital Religion” next semester to explore how religious practices are shaped by technology and technological practices are shaped by religion. Read More »
Scholarship to be given in memory of Syracuse University professor, environmental pioneer
Nelson L. Nemerow Memorial Scholarship will be given by Syracuse University’s College of Engineering and Computer Science for the first time next spring. Read More »
Student Association president, others highlight the importance to vote in meeting
On Tuesday, buses will send students to Toomey Abbott Circle at Toomey Abbott Towers and Drumlins Country Club, two polling locations for students living in on-campus dorms. SA President Eric Evangelista on Monday stressed the importance of voting. Read More »
Student Association assembly approves finance board's budget allocations for student organizations
The finance board had to work to best allocate the funds to the organizations, Comptroller Malik Evans said, since only $635,000 was available. Organizations whose budgets are rejected, including due to missing their budget meeting, have the ability to appeal to the finance board. Read More »
Syracuse University professor and students develop tool to interpret brain activity
A professor and her group of students at Syracuse University are using a tool to identify which areas of the brain are stimulated and when. Read More »
Vinny Maugeri remembered by loved ones for his big personality, infectious smile and 'bear hugs'
From mattress shopping to an eighth grade algebra class to a Florida road trip, friends share memories that senior biology major and Phi Kappa Psi brother Vinny Maugeri made brighter. Maugeri died Friday from injuries he sustained in a car accident last week, but his loved ones are making sure his winning smile is remembered. Read More »
Syracuse University senior Vincent Maugeri dies from injuries related to car accident
Syracuse University senior Vincent “Vinny” Maugeri died Thursday morning from injuries he sustained from a car accident that happened last Friday. Read More »
How 3 Syracuse University students are bringing renewable energy to Nepal
Three Syracuse University students run the Thrive Project, a nonprofit organization at SU that aims to promote sustainable energy integration and occupational-based education to underserved global communities. Read More »
Memorial service held for murdered SU student Xiaopeng “Pippen” Yuan
More than 100 SU community members gathered inside Hendricks Chapel on Wednesday to remember Yuan and grieve his death. Read More »
Syracuse University student selected as 2016 Astronaut Scholar
Geoffrey Vaartstra, mechanical engineering student at Syracuse University, was selected to receive the 2016 Astronaut Scholar Scholarship. He was recognized for his research in water purification methods. Read More »
Students and faculty express importance of SU recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day
The Indigenous Students at Syracuse organization, Indigenous Graduate Students and Office of Multicultural Affairs set up a table in front of the Schine Student Center as part of SU’s university-wide celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day. Read More »
Police: No update regarding Syracuse student homicide investigation
Authorities said they do not have update on the homicide investigation in which a Syracuse University student was killed. Read More »
Michele Wheatly responds to criticism over Maxwell dean appointment
The provost said she heard repeatedly from people within Maxwell that the school needed a full-time dean and that Van Slyke's name was often mentioned as a possible candidate. Read More »
What Syracuse University's ranking on Best Colleges list means
Although students look to the rankings for help when choosing a university, professors say the rankings shouldn’t determine their final choice. Read More »
Leaders of SU: A breakdown of the deans of Syracuse University's school and colleges
Here is a breakdown of the deans of each school and college at Syracuse University. Read More »