Writer: Satoshi Sugiyama
SU professor publishes study challenging previous fracking, water contamination research
Donald Siegel, chair and professor in the Earth sciences department, said his research group has found “no statistically significant relationship between dissolved methane concentration in groundwater from domestic water wells and proximity to pre-existing oil or gas wells.” 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 »
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 »
Kimmel and Marion Halls pilot electronic package notification system
In the electronic package logging system, when a package arrives, it is scanned with a barcode scanner into an electronic database, which determines the recipient from the university directory. The students then receive an email notifying them that a package has arrived at a main desk for them. Read More »
Invention competition encourages use of practical skills
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 »
Falk students organize clothing drive for local transgender community
Graduate students in the David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics said they hope a clothing drive they organized to support the local transgender community will continue to spark conversations about the topic. Read More »
Search committee hosts forum, gathers input on future dean of libraries
SU’s Search Committee for the dean of libraries and university librarian sought input from participants at an open forum Friday afternoon at Bird Library. Seven members from the committee and 12 others participated in the forum. Read More »
Centro cuts bus services amidst budget deficit
The Syracuse University community may see reduced bus service at nighttime as a result of proposed budget cut, and Syracuse University could see a few changes in routes as well. Read More »
Organization to hold teach-in on topics relating to student activism
THE General Body, a coalition of student organizations, will host a “Teach In to Act Out” event this weekend on topics relating to student activism. Read More »
Obama lays out plans for 2015 in State of the Union address
President Barack Obama highlighted economic recovery and willingness to push further reforms in his sixth State of the Union address on Tuesday night. Read More »
