黑料不打烊 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 23:21:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 Chancellor Syverud Updates University Senate on Athletics, Benefits and Textbook Affordability Working Group /blog/2024/11/20/chancellor-syverud-updates-university-senate-on-athletics-benefits-and-textbook-affordability-working-group/ Wed, 20 Nov 2024 23:21:54 +0000 /?p=205663 First of all, on the athletic report, I think Senators Tucker and Upton did a really great job of giving you a sense of the terrain that we’re dealing with and how much of it is undecided and uncertain. There is a lot of change coming, and there’s more change every day, including related to this [House vs. NCAA] settlement. There are states passing statutes that change the terms of the NIL rules. I wouldn’t count on even the description just given about how this settlement is going to work necessarily being how it actually works five months from now.

I’d say what is clear to me, and I wanted folks to be clear that are in the Senate, is that the two clear changes that are coming is consolidation is continuing. It’s largely driven by media and where the money is, but conference realignment and consolidating into smaller numbers of schools that are receiving large amounts of revenue is continuing to occur.And if you want to compete at the highest level in intercollegiate sports, it’s going to cost a lot more money. What’s undecided and what’s really up for grabs is where that money is coming from, who it’s spent on and how it’s going to be spent. Those are issues that if this was just a professional sport league would be decided by the owners and the managers and the commissioners. That’s largely where this discussion has been occurring at colleges so far. But there are stakeholders that need to be at the table in that discussion, and those are the students themselves, and not just the student-athletes, but the students who come to college partly for this as part of the experience. It has to be the faculty that are responsible for teaching and curriculum related to these students. And a little more, it has to be the presidents owning up to responsibility for these decisions.

I’ve been trying to get that to happen, to get 黑料不打烊 to be at the table nationally for these discussions and here, to get all the University stakeholders at the table. I’m thrilled about this discussion and the involvement of this committee and these issues going forward. I have strong views on a lot of the questions that have been raised, including the role of collective bargaining going forward, including Title IX, including other things. But it’s not just my decision; it’s not the athletic director’s decision; it’s not athletics’ decision鈥攐n 听whether to impose a student fee, for example. It’s a more general discussion, and this is just the beginning of that discussion, but it’s going to be fairly active all year. That’s pretty much all I can say at the moment about the uncertainty.

I can give three other quick updates and then take questions. On benefits, open enrollment ended. WellNow has reached an agreement with Excellus, so that urgent care provider is now in network. Negotiation is still going on with FamilyCare Medical Group and St. Joseph’s Health. So we’ll keep you informed as that goes forward. I’m still hopeful that those agreements will happen by Jan. 1.

I do want to let people know that we are transitioning the management of the bookstore, University Campus Store, to Barnes & Noble, and that includes books and course materials. As part of that transition, Associate Provost for Academic Programs Julie Hasenwinkel and Senior Vice President and Chief Operations Officer John Papazoglou have created and convened and are leading a Textbook Affordability Working Group. That’s formed in response to student concerns, including from the Student Association, about the high cost of textbooks and the lack of advanced notice on what textbooks are required in particular courses. The group’s goals include getting faculty to disclose their textbook requirements before students register for classes if possible, giving students more time to seek affordable options like used books or rentals, exploring options for supporting faculty to select lower cost textbooks and streamlining the textbook adoption process. This has been requested by the students multiple times, including the Student Association leadership. The group is going to share its recommendations once it concludes his work and will be reported out in some way through the Senate.

And the last thing to say is, with all the changes in athletics, I’d also like to notice that some of our teams are having good success, including in football and basketball. And, I hope women’s basketball again tonight. We are opening formally for the first time to the public, the Miron Victory Court for the football game on Saturday. It is a new event space that stretches the length of the space between the Barnes Center and the JMA Wireless Dome. This is a fairly large space that is useful for all kinds of things, indoor tailgating, student events, public events, job fairs. It opens both into the Barnes Center and into the JMA Dome so it can be an adjunct space to either one or both, or neither. If you think of it as a space that could be used for all sorts of things, including things that have currently been restricted to using the Goldstein Auditorium because of size. It has good acoustics and good technology. I thank everybody in Campus Planning, Design and Construction, in Advancement, everybody, who helped get that open, and I encourage you to take a look at it this weekend and buy tickets for the Connecticut game.

]]> Egyptologist Shares Findings of Everyday Life of the Pyramid Builders During Phanstiel Lecture /blog/2024/11/20/egyptologist-shares-findings-of-everyday-life-of-the-pyramid-builders-during-phanstiel-lecture/ Wed, 20 Nov 2024 21:40:36 +0000 /?p=205642 The grandeur of the pyramids of Giza has drawn archeologists to study their ancient mysteries and fascinated peoples for centuries. The elaborate engineering and architecture of these structures are marvels for the ages, leading most people to ask how they were built.

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Egyptologist Mark Lehner presented the Phanstiel Lecture, 鈥淭he People Who Built the Pyramids鈥擧ow We Know,鈥 earlier this month in Maxwell Auditorium. (Photos by Chuck Wainwright)

For Egyptologist Mark Lehner, who has researched the monuments and environs of the Giza Plateau for decades, his question for most of his career has not been about how they were built but rather who crafted these enduring wonders.

鈥淚 was simply asking where are all the people? Where鈥檚 the settlement? What would it tell us about their lives if we could dig into it with scientific archaeology?鈥 said Lehner, who presented the Phanstiel Lecture, 鈥淭he People Who Built the Pyramids鈥擧ow We Know,鈥澨齟arlier this month in Maxwell Auditorium.

To get to those answers, 鈥淚 realized that I had to turn my back to the pyramids and look beyond them, around them, to understand the pyramids themselves,鈥 Lehner said. 鈥淏ecause if you don鈥檛 understand the elementary structures of everyday life of a people, of a culture, you don鈥檛 understand their monuments.鈥

A distinguished archeologist and founder and president of Ancient Egypt Research Associates (AERA), Lehner has over 40 years of experience studying Egypt鈥檚 ancient history. Founded in 1985, the AERA expanded the research on the infrastructure of the pyramid builders, revealing insights into the life of the ancient workforce.

Lehner鈥檚 work includes such groundbreaking projects as mapping the Great Sphinx and leading the Giza Plateau Mapping project, an initiative that unearths and studies Old Kingdom settlements.

Sponsored by the , Lehner鈥檚 visit was one of the 鈥 centennial events.

鈥淚t’s a particular honor to be here celebrating 100 years of the Maxwell School, and I realize that we鈥檙e way, way deep into time here compared to a lot of studies here at the Maxwell School, and I’m just wondering if this deep dive into early, early civilization history might serve as some kind of notice about what is citizenship, what is public affairs, what was it 4,500 years ago?鈥 Lehner said. 鈥淲hat does citizenship mean in these very, very early periods? And for that matter, was there even such a thing as public versus private?鈥

Lost City of the Pyramids

Presenting photos and diagrams of the Giza Plateau and its famous sites, Lehner spoke about his discoveries in the Lost City of the Pyramids, a site south of the Sphinx that the AERA team began excavating in 1988. The site, near a stone wall known as Heit el-Ghurab (or 鈥淲all of the Crow鈥), yielded a find of an ancient urban settlement that served those building the great pyramids 4,500 years ago.

Below the sands, workers exposed the architectural footprint of a labor organization, Lehner said. They found small houses, streets, bakeries, a royal administrative building and a complex of galleries that would have housed the workers.

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Egyptologist Mark Lehner presented the Phanstiel Lecture, 鈥淭he People Who Built the Pyramids鈥擧ow We Know,鈥澨齟arlier this month in Maxwell Auditorium.

Animal bones, ancient plants and chips of stone tools鈥攖hese tiny fragments, which they found through the meticulous sieving process鈥攔evealed everyday life.

鈥淲e had evidence from the ancient bone that up to several thousand people were eating meat every day, prime beef,鈥 Lehner said. 鈥淪o we came up with the barracks hypothesis. The idea that people in the provinces were pulsed through the gallery complex during periods of obligatory labor.鈥

They also discovered wares and remnants of materials that would have been brought in from other parts of Africa and the Middle East.

Their findings and hypotheses have been substantiated by an important discovery in the desert caves at Wadi al-Jarf near the Red Sea. Fellow archeologist Pierre Tallet and his colleagues found the world鈥檚 oldest inscribed papyri, written accounts by the people who built the pyramids.

Lehner and Tallet collaborated to connect the writings with the physical remnants. 鈥淭his is just one example of the evidence we used to reconstruct the pyramid builders鈥 floodplain and waterways,鈥 Lehner said. 鈥淲e think they actually dredged these harbors and waterways to the depths of the main trunk channel of the Nile, a Western Nile branch to bring water as close as possible to the foot of the Giza Plateau.鈥

Training the Next Generation of Archeologists

Lehner discussed another important aspect of AERA: training Egyptian archeologists to continue this important work. With funding from private sources and the U.S. Agency for International Development, AERA has trained 350 scholars over 19 years.

鈥淲e became one of the largest deployments in Egyptian archeology, and these students have gone on to become major officials and directors within the Ministry of Antiquities,鈥 Lehner said.

Following Lehner鈥檚 lecture, Maxwell School Dean David M. Van Slyke recognized the archeologist鈥檚 work and how his research 鈥渟hines a light鈥 on those who contributed to these monumental achievements but are often overlooked.

鈥淒r. Lehner uncovers not only the physical infrastructure that sustained these great undertakings but also the values, daily lives and ingenuity of the ancient workforce that powered them,鈥 Van Slyke said. 鈥淭he builder city stands as a tribute to these individuals and reminds us that behind every monumental structure are stories of human resilience and creativity.鈥

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Egyptologist Mark Lehner presented the Phanstiel Lecture, 鈥淭he People Who Built the Pyramids鈥擧ow We Know,鈥澨齟arlier this month in Maxwell Auditorium.

]]> Social Impact Pitch Competition to Address Public Health Misinformation Among College Students /blog/2024/11/20/social-impact-pitch-competition-to-address-public-health-misinformation-among-college-students/ Wed, 20 Nov 2024 18:57:19 +0000 /?p=205638 The Lerner Center for Public Health Promotion and Population Health, in partnership with the Blackstone LaunchPad, is excited to announce the first Combatting Public Health Misinformation Social Impact Pitch Competition. This event is set to empower undergraduate students from all disciplines to present innovative solutions to one of the most pressing issues of our time: misinformation in public health.

The competition will take place on April 3, 2025, and offers a unique platform for students and teams to propose their ideas for combating the spread of inaccurate or misleading health information among college students. Participants will have the opportunity to showcase their strategies in front of a distinguished panel of judges, including experts in public health, media and business innovation.

鈥淲e are living in an era where misinformation can have serious, even life-threatening consequences,鈥 says Alexandra Punch, director of the Lerner Center. 鈥淭his competition is not just about raising awareness but driving real, actionable ideas and solutions that can be implemented on a community or even national scale.鈥

Submissions for the upcoming competition will be judged based on four key criteria: creativity, feasibility, impact potential and scalability. The top team will be awarded cash prizes, mentorship opportunities and access to valuable resources to further refine and implement their project. Finalists will also gain the opportunity to connect with influential stakeholders in the fields of public health and entrepreneurship, opening doors for potential partnerships and ongoing support.

The Lerner Center and Blackstone LaunchPad are hosting information sessions for prospective participants. The next session will be , and will provide detailed guidance on the competition, offering tips on crafting an effective pitch and outlining the submission process.

The Social Impact Pitch Competition, which aims to attract both students and professionals, will focus this year on combating misinformation鈥攁n issue that has gained prominence in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, as misleading health narratives have proliferated on social media and other platforms. The competition seeks to inspire innovative solutions to the growing public health challenge.

For those interested in more information or to sign up for updates, visit the Lerner Center’s or attend one of the upcoming information sessions.

 

]]> What Does Seventh-Generation Thinking Mean? /blog/2024/11/20/what-does-seventh-generation-thinking-mean/ Wed, 20 Nov 2024 18:23:30 +0000 /?p=205615

When Haudenosaunee gather for a meal or event, they begin with the Thanksgiving Address. 鈥淭oday we have gathered and we see that the cycles of life continue,鈥 opens this statement of values, translated from the Mohawk version to English. 鈥淲e have been given the duty to live in balance and harmony with each other and all living things.鈥

鈥淭he Thanksgiving Address is a valuable act of remembering, and it is meant to have the opposite effect than taking something for granted,鈥 says听, associate professor and director of the听听(CGIC) at the College of Arts and Sciences.

Creation Story, a mural at 113 Euclid Ave., a gathering space for Native students

鈥淐reation Story,鈥 a mural by Brandon Lazore at 113 Euclid, a gathering space for Native students and home to the Center for Global Indigenous Cultures and Environmental Justice (CGIC).

鈥淚t鈥檚 meant to slow time down and produce mindfulness and keep attention on key values,鈥 he continues. 鈥淲hat does it really mean to pause and give thanks to all of the things that make our lives so much better?鈥

The answers not only broaden students鈥 cultural literacy, but may help create a more just world as it faces existential questions amid the climate crisis and rampant inequality.

鈥淲e want to support those Indigenous societies that are trying to maintain their traditional values, much of which we now call sustainable practices,鈥 says Stevens, a citizen of the Akwesasne Mohawk Nation. (The Haudenosaunee include the Mohawk Nation as well as the Oneida, Cayuga, Onondaga, Seneca and Tuscarora nations.)

The center was created as part of a three-year, $1.5 million Andrew W. Mellon Foundation grant to strengthen Indigenous studies at 黑料不打烊.

鈥淲e want to make these concepts more understandable to a larger public and show there are intellectual and ethical resources that Indigenous communities offer by reaching back to our values,鈥 Stevens says.

Professor Scott Manning Stevens

Professor Scott Manning Stevens, director of the Native American and Indigenous Studies program and the Center for Global Indigenous Cultures and Environmental Justice.

The center draws broadly from the rich culture of the Haudenosaunee, on whose ancestral land the University is located. Meanwhile, a diverse faculty that includes听, citizen of the Onondaga Nation;听, who is of Cherokee descent;听, Quechua, Peru;听, Suquamish descent;听, citizen of the Turtle Mountain Chippewa Nation; and guest speakers share perspectives from a variety of Indigenous communities.

Contributions from diverse Indigenous experts help students get firsthand descriptions of Native communities and their challenges. And the approach reinforces that not all Indigenous people are the same. 鈥淭here are key concepts across cultures, but obviously there are different techniques among different people,鈥 Stevens says. 鈥淲e should be aware that one size does not fit all.鈥

A New Perspective for Students

The center aims to introduce students to a new way of thinking about broad issues like interconnectedness, equity, responsibility and respect. It then challenges students to apply broad Indigenous concepts to concrete practices, such as those related to climate change, land stewardship and sovereignty.

Ethical Land Use

Take ethical land use, for example. 鈥淎sk permission before taking. Abide by the answer. Never take the first. Never take the last. Take only what you need,鈥 Robin Kimmerer wrote in her bestselling book “Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants.” Kimmerer, an enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, is a SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry professor of biology with an appointment at the center.

鈥淭hat sounds easy enough, but of course that is not the premise of capitalism, which is to take as much as you can and sell it back at a profit,鈥 Stevens says, pointing to practices like fracking and extracting minerals that strip the land. Those actions, he said, typically enrich some people at the cost of irreparably damaging the land and displacing local communities.

鈥淚t is Western capitalist practices that got us in the situation we are in today and Indigenous values that could save us,鈥 Stevens said. 鈥淲e鈥檙e not saying we all should be living with so much less, but that there are different ways we can get what we need.鈥

One example is farming practices. Most Indigenous farmers practice intercropping鈥攇rowing several species of plants together, rather than harvesting just one crop in a field. It鈥檚 not just that corn, beans and squash鈥攖he Haudenosaunee and Cherokee Three Sisters鈥攖aste delicious together, but they鈥檙e grown in a circle rather than a line because that鈥檚 how they grow best.

鈥淭hrough long observation of nature and the way things work best over millennia, they recognized which plants are symbiotic with each other,鈥 Stevens explains. 鈥淲e now know the science that beans structurally pull nitrates out of the air and corn wants a nitro-rich environment and beans are bringing the nutrients. The beans grow up and do not hurt the stalks. The squash is ground cover and provides moisture and protects it from insects.鈥

Food Sovereignty

Professor Mariaelana Huambachano

Professor Mariaelena Huambachano

The center co-sponsored a conference on food sovereignty in 2023. Stevens explains the concept: 鈥淚f political sovereignty is the recognized right to govern oneself, and linguistic sovereignty is the right to speak your own language, food sovereignty is the right to eat the foods your ancestors did. … We don鈥檛 eat the same way as our ancestors because often we can鈥檛.鈥

Huambachano, an Indigenous scholar, lived for many years in Aotearoa, the Indigenous name for New Zealand, and teaches courses including Food Fights and Treaty Rights, Indigenous Food Cosmologies and Reclaiming Indigenous Intellectual Sovereignty. Her new book, “Recovering Our Ancestral Foodways: Indigenous Traditions as a Recipe for Living Well,” was just released this past August by the University of California Press.

Food sovereignty 鈥渋s more than meeting caloric needs,鈥 Huambachano says. It encompasses a community鈥檚 autonomy and right to control its food systems, and includes spiritual nourishment, cultural history and long-term health, she says.

鈥淯nfortunately,鈥 she says, 鈥渆nvironmental degradation, the loss of rights to ancestral fishing areas and hunting grounds, and the impacts of climate change and industrial food systems have eroded food sovereignty for many Indigenous communities. They can no longer grow and enjoy our ancestors鈥 gifts鈥攆ood鈥攁nd instead consume processed foods, with harmful effects on their health and well-being.鈥

Rematriation

Many traditional women鈥檚 roles and authority in Indigenous cultures 鈥渨ere eroded with the patriarchy that came with Christianity,鈥 Stevens says. 鈥淩ematriation鈥檚 goal is to identify and reclaim that identity. It recognizes that our community is made up of all people and all people have something to give.鈥

In 2023, Huambachano organized “Rematriating Well-Being: Indigenous Foodways, Sovereignty and Sowing Seeds of Hope for Tomorrow,鈥 a symposium that brought together M膩ori, Quechua and Onondaga women leading the Indigenous food sovereignty movement.

Today, the center is collaborating with the Haudenosaunee women-led organization Rematriation to present the symposium Feb. 28-March 2, 2025. Rematriation鈥檚 founder, Michelle Schenandoah G鈥19, is a traditional member of the Wolf Clan of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy and a College of Law adjunct professor affiliated with CGIC. Through film production, digital content creation and community engagement, Rematriation focuses on uplifting Indigenous women鈥檚 voices and reclaiming their place in the world.

The spring symposium鈥檚 theme also parallels CGIC鈥檚 mission: to share principles of Haudenosaunee and Indigenous matrilineal knowledge to address critical global challenges. 鈥淲e acknowledge this moment in our world and the necessity to share what we know about the important role of women to return balance in our connection to Mother Earth and for everyone鈥檚 survival,鈥 Schenandoah says.

For the Seventh Generation

The center鈥檚 focus is timely and relevant as we face the existential threats of climate change, Stevens says. The Western view, rooted in the Old Testament, favors 鈥渄ominion鈥 over the land (Genesis 1:26-28). The Indigenous view generally sees nature and the land as things to live well with, as the Thanksgiving Address reminds us.

鈥淥ur relationship to land has much more to do with responsibility than rights. It鈥檚 not my right to tear it up because I own it, or I own it so I鈥檓 going to frack it. There鈥檚 something about the Western tradition that is very short-sighted: We鈥檙e going to move forward and create progress and if it creates problems, we can fix it with progress.鈥

The Haudenosaunee concept of the Seventh Generation (considering the welfare of seven generations into the future before taking any action) 鈥渕akes us be responsible,鈥 Stevens says. 鈥淪hould we allow this dam or road to be put in our territory? We have to get together to think: How will this affect the Seventh Generation? It鈥檚 an act of imagination, not research. There is no data. It looks good right now to have that road. If you are in the Seventh Generation, what do you think about our decision?鈥

He does not expect the center itself to solve the big, ethical questions around land use, technology and environmental degradation. Nor does he want students to see Western and Indigenous practices as binary perspectives completely at odds with each other.

鈥淚 see the passion of our students for a better world,鈥 he says. 鈥淚 want to make sure part of their University experience makes this perspective appealing and knowable and recognize there鈥檚 another way to do business. It can make the business better.鈥

]]> New Lender Center – 黑料不打烊 Abroad Initiative Expands Student Social Justice Research to Global Locations /blog/2024/11/20/new-lender-center-syracuse-abroad-initiative-expands-student-social-justice-research-to-global-locations/ Wed, 20 Nov 2024 16:09:22 +0000 /?p=205578 The work of the will now have a global dimension as the result of a partnership with .

Through a new initiative called Lender Global, each year one of the University鈥檚 abroad centers will be designated as the Lender Global Partner. In addition, three research fellowships will be awarded to students studying at that location.

Lender Global begins in Spring 2025 at with a focus on social and environmental justice. The student fellows will examine the themes of biodiversity and the rights of nature; climate justice for people of the global majority; and meaningful engagement with ethical travel.

Lender Center Director says the extension of the Lender Center鈥檚 social justice initiative via the 黑料不打烊 Abroad platform makes sense because most social justice issues exist beyond the United States. 鈥淭his initiative aligns with the University鈥檚 goals of preparing students to be responsible global citizens and addressing the social and scientific issues that affect people everywhere. It helps raise awareness that social justice issues don鈥檛 begin and end at a country鈥檚 borders and that solutions can come from innovative thinkers and dedicated researchers anywhere in the world.鈥

Assistant Provost and 黑料不打烊 Abroad Executive Director says, 鈥淲e are pleased to partner with the Lender Center on this innovative concept that enhances our current programming and supports experiential learning, innovative research and human thriving. It鈥檚 an excellent way for students to include unique research opportunities while they study abroad.鈥 听

Climate Research

Students will be mentored and guided in their research by , an environmental activist-academic who is 黑料不打烊 Abroad鈥檚 London-based community engagement specialist, and Maggie Sardino 鈥23, a graduate of the College of Arts and Sciences and the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and a Marshall Scholar. The fellows will be affiliated with 黑料不打烊 London鈥檚 Environment, Sustainability and Policy learning community, which allows students to take classes, live, intern, volunteer and engage in other activities alongside peers with similar interests.

In addition to working on their research and participating in the learning community, fellows will also collaboratively develop communication tools for future 黑料不打烊 Abroad students about how to be mindful of their ecological footprint and meaningfully engage with ethical travel, according to Farnum.

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Spring 2024 students in the 黑料不打烊 Abroad London center program visit the Big Pit National Coal Museum in Wales as part of their examination of sustainable energy transitions and environmental heritage. (Photo by 黑料不打烊 London staff)

Farnum says London is an ideal location to study how major cities can creatively solve sustainability challenges. 鈥淟ondon regularly ranks as one of the world鈥檚 Top 10 Sustainable Cities, is home to many of the world鈥檚 greenest buildings and is technically classified as a forest given its extensive green spaces, which comprise 47% of the city鈥檚 area. That鈥檚 why London makes a wonderful 鈥榣iving lab鈥 for this topic and why the London center provides a natural home for environmental, sustainability and policy studies.鈥

Troy Gordon, 黑料不打烊 Abroad director of global teaching and learning, says the social and environmental justice program is one of the 黑料不打烊 London center鈥檚 strengths. That focus comprises about 15% of the center鈥檚 curriculum鈥攊ncluding a pre-semester traveling seminar on sustainability in Scandinavia, a course on climate change and environmental activism and a studio-based course on urban sustainability, in addition to its Learning Community for Environment, Sustainability and Policy. Students are also able to engage and learn in an exciting, green urban environment where social and environmental justice is a focal point and a true strength of the center, he says.

Students enrolled in the Spring 2025 London abroad program will be invited to apply for the fellowship.

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Fall 2023 students from a geography course on environmental racism in the 黑料不打烊 London program volunteer at Calthorpe Community Garden. It is a green space in the heart of London supporting food security and cultural connection for migrant populations. (Photo by 黑料不打烊 London staff)

Lender Center Support

The Lender Center for Social Justice, made possible by a gift from , seeks to foster proactive, innovative and interdisciplinary approaches to social justice issues of equity and inclusion. The Lender Global program is designed to prompt development of novel approaches and creative solutions to global challenges while considering the needs and capacities of the partner program and its host community, Phillips says.

黑料不打烊 Abroad shares many of the Lender Center鈥檚 values and commitments, according to Wilkens. Consistently ranked among top study abroad programs in the U.S., 黑料不打烊 Abroad has a long history of meaningful community engagement, experiential learning and cultural exchange around the world. Quality academic experiences across professional and liberal arts disciplines are offered at six overseas centers in Florence, London, Madrid, Santiago (Chile), Strasbourg (France) and through a program in Central Europe.

Phillips and Wilkens say 黑料不打烊 Santiago will likely be designated as the 2025-26 Lender Global Partner, which would enable students to do research in English, Spanish or both languages.

]]> Biology Ph.D. Student Awarded Two Prestigious National Scholarships to Study Fungi鈥檚 Role in Forest Health /blog/2024/11/20/biology-ph-d-student-awarded-two-prestigious-national-scholarships-to-study-fungis-role-in-forest-health/ Wed, 20 Nov 2024 14:44:59 +0000 /?p=205596 Eva Legge, a first-year Ph.D. student majoring in biology in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), is one of two researchers nationally to be named a Mollie Beattie Visiting Scholar by the听听(SAF). The award honors Beattie, who was the first woman to head the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, and its aim is to foster diversity in the natural resource professions.

Graduate student Eva Legge performing research in the forest

Eva Legge has been named a Mollie Beattie Visiting Scholar by the Society of American Foresters and was also awarded a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship. (Photo courtesy of Eva Legge)

Legge will receive a $10,000 scholarship to pursue her research on the role mycorrhizae play in boosting forest resilience. Mycorrhizae are fungi that grow on the roots of trees and plants and provide mutual benefits. As a Mollie Beattie Visiting Scholar, she will gain valuable professional development and networking opportunities. In addition to connecting with SAF members across the country, she can also submit her research to an SAF journal and collaborate with staff and partners at the SAF headquarters in Washington, D.C.

This latest award comes on the heels of Legge winning a听听from the National Science Foundation over the summer. Like the Mollie Beattie award, the NSF fellowship includes a stipend and access to professional development opportunities. According to the NSF program, its mission is to 鈥渉elp ensure the quality, vitality and diversity of the scientific and engineering workforce of the United States.鈥

Legge is part of A&S biology professor听听Mycorrhizal Ecology Lab and SUNY ESF Professor听听Applied Forest and Fire Ecology Lab. As a member of these teams, she studies how climate-adaptive forest management, such as timber harvest, assisted tree migration and prescribed fire, affects the symbiotic relationship between fungi and forests. Their goal is to devise strategies to safeguard these crucial yet delicate symbioses, ultimately aiding in the development of effective forest management practices.

鈥淐limate change will likely add to the many stressors facing eastern U.S. forests. However, the positive benefits of fungal partnerships with tree roots can, in certain contexts, increase a forest鈥檚 stress tolerance,鈥 Legge said in an听.

With this funding, she will continue her research exploring the connection between forest management, mycorrhizal symbioses and seedling success. She hopes to improve management practices and maximize the advantages mycorrhizae offer to 鈥渇uture-adapted鈥 seedlings, thereby enhancing the resilience of America鈥檚 forests.

Graduate student Eva Legge and team in Huntington Forest

Eva Legge (second from left) and her team have been conducting their latest field research in Huntington Forest, located in the Adirondacks. (Photo courtesy of Eva Legge)

鈥淓va is an exceptionally driven graduate student motivated by addressing critical knowledge gaps in forest ecosystem resilience to global change,鈥 says Fernandez. 鈥淗er research focuses on the crucial role of belowground dynamics in forest resilience, bridging fundamental ecological research with applied forest management. Her multidisciplinary approach promises to advance both basic scientific understanding and sustainable land management practices in a changing world. I am thrilled to see her outstanding work recognized with these prestigious awards.鈥

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]]> Newhouse Professor Anthony Adornato Named Fulbright Specialist to Kosovo /blog/2024/11/19/newhouse-professor-anthony-adornato-named-fulbright-specialist-to-kosovo/ Tue, 19 Nov 2024 20:50:05 +0000 /?p=205586

Anthony Adornato, an associate professor of (BDJ) in the , has been named a Fulbright Specialist to train journalists in Kosovo on best practices for reporting across platforms.

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Anthony Adornato

The BDJ department chair, will travel to the southeast European country in the summer of 2025 for the nearly three-week Fulbright Specialist assignment. Adornato will train staff at Radio Television of Kosovo on new trends in media and communication.

罢丑别鈥, which is part of the larger Fulbright Program, was established in 2001 by the U.S. Department of State鈥檚 Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. It is designed to (two to six weeks) for faculty and professionals from the United States.

Previously, Adornato was named a Fulbright Scholar in 2020 and spent a semester teaching and conducting research at universities in Milan. Adornato explored the impact of mobile and social media on journalism and journalism education in Italy.

]]> Libraries Accepting Course Reserve Requests for Spring 2025 /blog/2024/11/19/libraries-accepting-course-reserve-requests-for-spring-2025/ Tue, 19 Nov 2024 20:20:05 +0000 /?p=205576 is currently accepting course reserve requests from faculty for the Spring 2025 semester. Requests should be submitted by Friday, Jan. 10, 2025 through to ensure that items are available to students for the first day of the spring semester.

Requests received after Jan. 10 will be processed in the order they were received and are not guaranteed to be available by the first week of classes. Reserve requests can include library materials, items to be purchased or faculty鈥檚 personal copies. Course reserves are an excellent way to provide students with affordable and accessible course materials.

Libraries鈥 Collection Materials

For that require the Libraries to purchase a new item not currently in the collection, the Libraries will purchase the eBook version when available. This allows more students to use course material at the same time and provides students with easier access.

Faculty requesting a print copy in course reserves should indicate that in the notes section of the form. The Libraries may require four to six weeks to purchase and receive new physical items. All physical course reserve items will only be available at Bird Library. Please note that the Libraries does not offer course reserves for electronic articles from professional journals.

Faculty Personal Copies

Personal copies of materials on course reserve for student access should also be submitted through the Libraries鈥 . For faculty requesting that personal copies be picked up from faculty department offices, email reserves@syr.edu with faculty name, course number and number of items/books to be picked up in the email.

Accessible Files

As you compile the resources you will be putting on reserve this coming semester, please remember that these resources may need to be in a format that is accessible for students who need to use screen readers or text-to-speech software to access these resources. If you need an accessible file, please indicate that in the notes section on the or email reserve@syr.edu.

For more information about course reserves, visit the .

]]> Guide to On-Campus Resources and Facilities Over Thanksgiving Break /blog/2024/11/19/guide-to-on-campus-resources-and-facilities-over-thanksgiving-break/ Tue, 19 Nov 2024 20:04:26 +0000 /?p=205564 Many campus facilities will be closed or operate at reduced hours this Thanksgiving break (Nov. 24-Dec. 1). For students who are remaining in 黑料不打烊 over break, we’ve compiled relevant information from campus partners about the hours of operation for certain student services on campus. Read on to learn more, and while you鈥檙e here, check out this companion guide detailing the activities happening in Central New York over break.

Transportation

has announced reduced campus shuttle services during the Thanksgiving break.听Safety escort services are available from 8 p.m.-6 a.m. from Nov. 23-Dec. 1 by using the .

For those students looking for help reaching their destinations over the break, Student Engagement provides roundtrip buses to select cities on the East Coast. The cities include: New York City; Boston, Massachusetts; Washington, D.C.; White Plains, New York; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and Rockaway, New Jersey. Bus tickets are $110 and seats are still available. Visit the for more information.

The University also provides complimentary roundtrip transportation to the 黑料不打烊 Hancock International Airport and the Regional Transportation Center (for buses and trains). Buses will run from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22, with pickup from Goldstein Student Center (South Campus), College Place and the Brewster/Boland/Brockway Complex. On Sunday, Dec. 1, buses will provide return transportation from the 黑料不打烊 Airport/Regional Transportation Center from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Food Services

Many campus dining options will be closed or operate at limited hours over the break.听To see the hours of operation for all locations, 听. Here are some options for where to eat on campus each day.

  • Saturday, Nov. 23
    • Sadler Dining Center, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
    • Orange Dining Center, 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
  • Sunday, Nov. 24
    • Orange Dining Center, 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
  • Monday, Nov. 25
    • Dunkin鈥, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
    • Gerry鈥檚 Caf茅, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
    • Life Sciences Caf茅, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
    • Orange Dining Center, 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
    • Halal Shack, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
    • Tavola 44, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Nov. 26
    • Dunkin鈥, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
    • Gerry鈥檚 Caf茅, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
    • Life Sciences Caf茅, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
    • Orange Dining Center, 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
    • Halal Shack, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
    • Tavola 44, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Nov. 27
    • Dunkin鈥, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
    • Gerry鈥檚 Caf茅, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
    • Life Sciences Caf茅, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
    • Orange Dining Center, 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
    • Halal Shack, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
    • Tavola 44, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • Thursday, Nov. 28
    • Orange Dining Center, 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
  • Friday, Nov. 29
    • Orange Dining Center, 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, Nov. 30
    • Sadler Dining Center, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
    • Orange Dining Center, 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
  • Sunday, Dec. 1
    • Brockway Dining Center, Ernie Davis Dining Center, Graham Dining Center, Orange Dining Center, Sadler Dining Center and Shaw Dining Center, all open standard hours.
    • Starbucks (West Campus), 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
    • Dunkin鈥, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
    • Greens and Grains, noon-11 p.m.
    • Otto鈥檚 Juice Box (Goldstein), noon-11 p.m.
    • Starbucks (Goldstein), noon-8 p.m.
    • CoreLife Eatery, 1-7 p.m.
    • Halal Shack, 1-7 p.m.
    • Original Orange, 4-11 p.m.
    • Southbound, 4-11 p.m.
    • Tomato Wheel, 4-11 p.m.

Barnes Center at The Arch

Barnes Center at The Arch hours for health care, mental health, recreation and other facilities over Thanksgiving break are available on the听.

Reminder: Call 315.443.8000 for 24-Hour Support

Students experiencing a mental health crisis, seeking support for sexual assault or relationship violence, or needing urgent medical consultation can receive free, confidential services 24 hours a day, seven days a week, by calling 315.443.8000. Routine consultations should hold until the next business day.

Libraries

The hours for 黑料不打烊 Libraries facilities are as follows:

  • Saturday, Nov. 23
    • Bird Library, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Sunday, Nov. 24
    • Bird Library, noon-8 p.m.
  • Monday, Nov. 25
    • Bird Library, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
    • Carnegie Library, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
    • Law Library, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
    • King + King Architecture Library, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Nov. 26
    • Bird Library, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
    • Carnegie Library, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
    • Law Library, 8 a.m.-5 p.m
    • King + King Architecture Library, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Nov. 27
    • Bird Library, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
    • Carnegie Library, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
    • Law Library, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Thursday, Nov. 28-Friday, Nov. 29
    • No libraries open
  • Saturday, Nov. 30
    • Bird Library, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Sunday, Dec. 1
    • Bird Library, opens at 10 a.m.
    • Carnegie Library, noon-8 p.m.

Department of Public Safety

The Department of Public Safety is available to the campus community 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The department can be reached at 315.443.2224 or by dialing 711 from any campus phone.

This story was written by Student Experience communications intern Chloe Langerman 鈥25, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications.

]]> Congestion pricing in Manhattan. Will it help? /blog/2024/11/19/congestion-pricing-in-manhattan-will-it-help/ Tue, 19 Nov 2024 20:00:49 +0000 /?p=205570 Members of the media looking for an expert to discuss the impact of congestion pricing, after New York’s MTA voted to allow a $9 fee on vehicles entering Manhattan, please consider associate professor .
Professor Mosher teaches about urban planning and infrastructure in the Maxwell School department of geography and the environment. She can discuss the impact of congestion pricing and how other large cities have fared with similar policies. To arrange an interview, please get in touch with Ellen James Mbuqe, executive director of media relations, at ejmbuqe@syr.edu.
Will the $9 toll lessen congestion in NYC?
  • “The toll is likely to reduce certain congestion, particularly from daily commuters who could switch to public transportation, which is often more cost-effective. However, essential traffic鈥攍ike delivery trucks and vehicles traveling to JFK and LaGuardia鈥攚ill still need to traverse these areas, so the impact on overall congestion may be more nuanced.”

Does this add funds needed for the MTA?

  • “Yes. This revenue stream will help the MTA to fund critical infrastructure upgrades, like modernizing signals and adding accessibility features. Given potential uncertainties in federal funding for transportation, this local funding source becomes even more vital.”

Are there examples of cities that have benefited from congestion pricing?

  • “London and Stockholm are prominent success stories. Both cities saw significant drops in traffic congestion and improved air quality. They implemented flexible, income-sensitive pricing models, and their gradual rollouts allowed time for public transit adjustments. San Francisco has also utilized congestion pricing, particularly on bridges, to manage traffic flow effectively. This is part of a broader trend often called ‘pay-as-you-go’ funding for infrastructure, which has historical precedence in how NYC鈥檚 Bridge and Tunnel Authority funded highway connections. Actually, it is also how the Erie Canal was built.听Tolls generated by early segments paid for the completion and upgrade of the system.”
]]> Remembrance Scholarship 2025-26 Application Cycle Is Now Open /blog/2024/11/19/remembrance-scholarship-2025-26-application-cycle-is-now-open/ Tue, 19 Nov 2024 16:24:14 +0000 /?p=205543 All 黑料不打烊 students are invited to learn more about the . Students planning to graduate in December 2025, May 2026 or summer 2026 are invited to apply now for the 2025-26 cohort.

Roses on the wall at the Place of Remembrance

The application deadline for the 2025-26 Remembrance Scholarship cohort is Friday, Jan. 17, 2025.

The Remembrance Scholarship is one of the highest honors a 黑料不打烊 student can receive. Those selected are chosen on the basis of leadership, creativity, thoughtful academic inquiry and community impact, including through service to the military, ROTC, first responder, student government, campus clubs or other community organizations.

The 35 rising seniors chosen are each awarded a $5,000 Remembrance Scholarship, and are charged with helping to educate the campus community about the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, in 1988.

Scholars are expected to undertake meaningful service and to promote initiatives to combat hatred and extremism.听Through education, all 270 lost in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103, especially our 35 students, are remembered and honored. The motto of the Remembrance Scholars is 鈥淟ook Back and Act Forward.鈥

Who Can Apply?

Any 黑料不打烊 undergraduate student who is in good academic standing and will graduate in either December 2025, May 2026 or summer 2026 is eligible to apply. Students self-nominate for this scholarship. This award is not tied to financial need.

Information Sessions

Information sessions will be held on the following dates and times:

  • Thursday, Dec. 5, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in Room 104, Whitman School of Management
  • Tuesday, Dec. 10, from 4 to 5 p.m. on (registration required)

At each session, current Remembrance Scholars will provide an overview of their experience, from the application stage to their participation in Remembrance Week.

To request accommodations for the information sessions, contact Melissa Welshans at mlwelsha@syr.edu.

Application Deadline

The application deadline is Friday, Jan. 17, 2025.

Questions may be directed to remember@syr.edu.

]]> 鈥机鲍厂贰50 2024 in Photos /blog/2024/11/18/cuse50-2024-in-photos/ Mon, 18 Nov 2024 21:29:59 +0000 /?p=205502 Group of individuals standing on stage holding flags, with a banner reading 'CUSE50 Alumni Entrepreneur Award' at 黑料不打烊 event.

2024 鈥机鲍厂贰50 Alumni Entrepreneur Award winners (Photo by Chuck Wainwright)

For the second year in a row, the University honored Orange ingenuity with two days of celebration, networking and a friendly pitch competition as part of the 鈥机鲍厂贰50 Alumni Entrepreneur Awards.

Last Thursday, the 鈥机鲍厂贰50 Alumni Entrepreneur Awards ceremony recognized the 2024 honorees, culminating with a live reveal of the top 10 fastest-growing Orange businesses. The evening also included a conversation with , celebrity chef and baker from A&E鈥檚 hit shows 鈥淐ake Dynasty鈥 and 鈥淟egends of the Fork,鈥 who participated in a fireside chat, sharing the personal ingredients behind his entrepreneurial success.

The next day, honorees of the 鈥机鲍厂贰50 Alumni Entrepreneur Awards headlined the 鈥机鲍厂贰50 Summit. The summit allowed students to meet and network with top thinkers on engaging, practical and forward-thinking opportunities. The summit also included a 鈥淪ix for Six鈥 student pitch competition, where the top six campus innovation teams participated in a spirited 鈥淪hark Tank鈥-style format for a 鈥渨inner take all鈥 $6,000 grand prize selected by 鈥机鲍厂贰50 honorees.

Check out how the two days went:

鈥机鲍厂贰50 Alumni Entrepreneur Awards (Nov. 14)听

Person speaking at a podium with various flags in the background, at a formal event.

Thomas O’Brien 鈥25, student in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, kicked off the ceremony. (Photo by Chuck Wainwright)

A person speaking at a podium with the 黑料不打烊 logo, addressing an audience in a dimly lit auditorium.

J. Michael Haynie, vice chancellor for strategic initiatives and innovation and executive dean of the Martin J. Whitman School of Management, provided the welcoming remarks for the evening. (Photo by Chuck Wainwright)

Two individuals are smiling while sitting at a panel discussion during an event. The person on the right is wearing a gray suit.

Tracy Barlok, senior vice president and chief advancement officer, and Buddy Valastro, celebrity chef and baker, participated in a fireside chat. (Photo by Chuck Wainwright)

Two individuals exchanging an orange cake at a formal event.

The University presented Valastro with an Otto the Orange cake as a thank you for participating in the evening’s festivities. (Photo by Chuck Wainwright)

Group of 黑料不打烊 students excitedly posing with the mascot at the 'Cuse50 Alumni Entrepreneur Award event.

Student attendees were invited on stage to take a photo with Valastro and Otto the Orange. (Photo by Angela Ryan)

Two individuals posing together while smiling at an event. One is wearing a gray blazer and the other is dressed in a purple and white sports jacket.

Valastro posed for photos with attendees after the event. (Photo by Chuck Wainwright)

Two individuals holding an award certificate labeled "CUSE50 2024" stand smiling with Otto the Orange, the 黑料不打烊 mascot, at an event.

Valastro posed with Aaron Krause 鈥92 (center), founder of Scrub Daddy and Otto the Orange. (Photo by Chuck Wainwright)

Two individuals are engaged in a lively conversation at the 'Cuse 50 Alumni Entrepreneur Award event, surrounded by colorful balloons and vibrant lighting.

Award winners and attendees had an opportunity to network after the awards portion of the evening. (Photo by Angela Ryan)

Three individuals engaging in conversation at a networking event, with one person holding a glass of wine. The environment is vibrant with colorful lighting and other attendees in the background.

Award winners and attendees gathered together after the awards portion of the evening. (Photo by Chuck Wainwright)

Group of eight individuals proudly posing at a formal event, smiling, dressed in business attire, with name tags.

Students enjoyed the networking event after the ceremony. (Photo by Chuck Wainwright)

A person in business attire laughing joyfully next to a mascot resembling a large orange, wearing a hat and holding a 黑料不打烊 'Cuse50 sign, indoors at an event.

Otto had fun joking around with the award winners. (Photo by Chuck Wainwright)

鈥机鲍厂贰50 Entrepreneurship Summit (Nov. 15)

Audience members viewing a presentation at the 'CUSE50 Summit 2024, featuring discussions on harnessing the potential of 50 fast-growing businesses.

The 鈥机鲍厂贰50 Summit included conversations and networking with the 50 fastest-growing alumni businesses. (Photo by Chuck Wainwright)

A person speaking at a podium in front of an audience with an orange background.

Alex McKelvie, professor of entrepreneurship and interim dean of the Whitman School, provided welcoming remarks at the summit. (Photo by Chuck Wainwright)

Attendees engaging in conversation at a busy networking event.

Students met and networked with alumni founders and top executives of leading innovation companies at the ‘CUSE50 Summit. (Photo by Marilyn Hesler)

Attendees seated in a conference hall listening to a speaker at the CUSE50 Summit 2024, held in the Flavium Grand Hall at Whitman School. A digital screen displays a QR code for accessing the event program.

Haynie addressed the 鈥机鲍厂贰50 Summit attendees. (Photo by Chuck Wainwright)

Five panelists are seated in front of a chalkboard with "Case 50" written on it, engaging with an audience in a university classroom.

鈥机鲍厂贰50 honorees participated in various panel discussions. (Photo by Chuck Wainwright)

Students seated in a university classroom, engaged in a discussion with a speaker.

Students engaged with 鈥机鲍厂贰50 honorees. (Photo by Chuck Wainwright)

Two people high-fiving, creating a joyful atmosphere.

The 鈥机鲍厂贰50 Summit brought out great conversations and collaboration. (Photo by Chuck Wainwright)

A person presenting at a lecture hall with students seated facing the speaker.

Students participated in a spirited 鈥淪ix for Six鈥 student pitch competition. (Photo by Chuck Wainwright)

Three individuals posing with a large ceremonial check at the 'Cuse for Summit event at 黑料不打烊 Whitman School of Management.

Nicolas Courbage 鈥26 (center), student in the Whitman School and founder of PapeX, won the 鈥淪ix for Six鈥 student pitch competition. (Photo by Chuck Wainwright)

]]> Libraries Accepting Applications for Student Library Advisory Board Spring 2025 /blog/2024/11/18/libraries-accepting-applications-for-student-library-advisory-board-spring-2025/ Mon, 18 Nov 2024 20:09:59 +0000 /?p=205555 黑料不打烊 Libraries is accepting undergraduate and graduate applications for its Student Library Advisory Board for the Spring 2025 semester. from active students in good standing, regardless of year or discipline, are due by Wednesday, Dec. 11. Selected students who satisfactorily complete all advisory board assignments for the semester will receive a $250 stipend.

The Student Library Advisory Board is an opportunity for students to share their ideas, needs and feedback to improve the Libraries鈥 services, resources, spaces and programming. Members will participate in user experience activities during once-a-month Friday meetings and will serve as ambassadors for the Libraries among their peers. Members will also gain leadership and skill-building experience, including in areas of information literacy, communication, civic responsibility, research and creative thinking, while helping to improve the Libraries through fun and interactive engagement. Applicants can anticipate a commitment of approximately three hours per month. Current library student employees are ineligible to participate.

The Student Library Advisory Board is being supported, in part, through a collaboration with . Those with questions can contact Seyvion Scott at sscott17@syr.edu.

]]> DPS Receives Advanced Accreditation From CALEA /blog/2024/11/18/dps-receives-advanced-accreditation-from-calea/ Mon, 18 Nov 2024 20:06:27 +0000 /?p=205550 Group of five individuals standing with a CALEA accreditation certificate at the CALEA Conference in Jacksonville, Florida, dated November 16, 2024.

The Department of Public Safety accepts their Advanced Accreditation during the Fall 2024 CALEA Conference. Pictured from left: CALEA Commissioner Marlon Lynch, DPS Director of Administration Donna Adams, Associate VP and Chief of Campus Safety and Emergency Management Craig A. Stone, DPS Accreditation Manager and Detective Chris Wood and CALEA Executive Director W. Craig Hartley, Jr. (Photo courtesy of CALEA)

The number one priority of the Department of Public Safety (DPS) is keeping the campus community safe. This is accomplished through adhearing to public safety standards set forth by the and the . DPS obtained both the IACLEA accreditation in 2015 and CALEA accreditation in 2020 and is pleased to announce being granted advanced accreditation by CALEA.

In April 2022, Craig A. Stone, associate vice president and chief of campus safety and emergency management services, directed DPS staff to work together to seek advanced accreditation knowing that this would not only enhance the delivery of public safety services but also build trust within the campus community. Advanced accreditation surpasses standard accreditation by requiring the DPS to meet an even more comprehensive set of rigorous standards. This level of accreditation is a testament to DPS’s dedication to adopting and following best recognized practices, maintaining high levels of professionalism, and ensuring that its operations are aligned with the most up-to-date and effective law enforcement methodologies.

鈥淲e appreciate the annual external file reviews, and the independent on-site assessment conducted by CALEA to verify our compliance with advanced accreditation,鈥 says Chief Stone. 鈥淥btaining advanced accreditation is a voluntary process, which we welcomed as an opportunity to demonstrate the highest level of public safety service in our commitment to keeping the campus community safe.鈥

During its assessment, DPS demonstrated compliance with CALEA’s advanced standards, addressing the requirements with minimal issues. Throughout the process, the department consistently met the stringent criteria set by CALEA, showcasing its commitment to maintaining the highest levels of professionalism, accountability and operational excellence.

鈥淥btaining advanced law enforcement accreditation from CALEA demonstrates the commitment the 黑料不打烊 Department of Public Safety has for enhancing its operational efficiency, accountability and professionalism,鈥 says Detective Christopher Wood, accreditation manager. 鈥淭his accreditation provides opportunities for ongoing training and development, improving overall performance and helping to maintain a safe and secure campus environment.鈥

Through advanced accreditation, DPS has improved its operational capabilities that are designed to address the challenges of campus safety. This includes more innovative training programs for officers, better relationships with our law enforcement partners and the establishment of more robust risk management and crime analysis. These improvements enable the department to respond more effectively to emergencies, manage risks effectively and provide a greater level of security for the campus community.

DPS achieving advanced accreditation with CALEA represents a significant milestone in our commitment to excellence and highlights the department’s critical role as a partner in maintaining a safe and supportive campus, contributing to 黑料不打烊’s broader mission of ensuring a safe and secure living, learning and working environment in partnership with those it serves.

]]> LaunchPad Announces Orange Central Student Showcase Winners /blog/2024/11/18/launchpad-announces-orange-central-student-showcase-winners/ Mon, 18 Nov 2024 19:41:45 +0000 /?p=205547 黑料不打烊 Libraries鈥 Blackstone LaunchPad (LaunchPad) hosted its 2024 Student Showcase as part of Orange Central Alumni Weekend Nov. 1 in Bird Library. Alumni were invited to award “‘Cuse Cash” to student founders showcasing their products, with top winners receiving prizes. In total, $3,500 in prizes were awarded.

  • First place ($1,500) was awarded to Celes Buffard 鈥27 (School of Information Studies), founder of Return 2 Reality, an entertainment company focusing on a podcast for entrepreneurs around navigating and getting past the hurdles and challenges throughout the entrepreneurial journey.
  • Second place ($1,000) was awarded to Olutosin (Tosin) Alabi G鈥25 (Whitman School of Management), founder of Diabetech, a med-tech venture for a diabetic foot ulcer wearable.
  • Two third-place prizes ($500 each) were awarded to Alie Savane 鈥25 (College of Arts and Sciences), founder of Bete Kola, a health and wellness venture focusing on kola nut food and beverage products; and Mian Hamid 鈥26 (School of Information Studies), founder of Chai YEAH, a beverage venture offering authentic Indian chai tea to the U.S. market.
]]> What’s Happening in CNY: Thanksgiving Week Guide 2024 /blog/2024/11/18/whats-happening-in-cny-thanksgiving-week-guide-2024/ Mon, 18 Nov 2024 13:30:49 +0000 /?p=205399 A roasted turkey garnished with herbs and surrounded by fruits and vegetables on a festive table, accompanied by two glasses of red wine.

Photo courtesy of stock.adobe.com

Staying in Central New York for Thanksgiving break? Check out our guide for exciting activities and the best spots to order Thanksgiving take-out if you’d rather skip the cooking.

Local Takeout Options

Want to skip all the meal preparation? Many local restaurants are offering delicious takeout options for the holiday, but don鈥檛 wait, get your orders in ahead of time.

  • (Orders due by 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22)
  • (Orders due by Friday, Nov. 22)
  • (Orders are first come, first serve, once form is completed, someone will contact you to confirm)
  • (take out available on Nov. 28 from 1-4 p.m.)
  • , Onondaga Blvd location (Orders due by 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 25)
  • (Orders due by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 26)
  • 听(Orders due 48 hours in advance, Wednesday and Thursday pick-up options available)

Fun Activities for All

If you鈥檙e looking for something fun and festive to do to kick off the holidays, this list of activities has something for everyone.

Christmas wreaths with pine cones and red bows hanging on a wooden wall, with more greenery draped along the base.

Photo courtesy of Critz Farms’ Facebook page


Address: 3232 Rippleton Rd.- State Route 13 South, Cazenovia
When: Friday, Nov. 29, through Sunday, Dec. 15, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Admission: Free
Details: Open for Christmas tree and wreath sales including cut-your-own trees complete with wagon rides and full service baling and tie-down. Don’t forget to stop by the cafe, gift shop and tap room while you are there!


Address: Clinton Square, 161 Genesee St., 黑料不打烊听
When: Friday, Nov. 29, 6 p.m.
Admission: Free
Details: The celebration will include the lighting of the 42-foot tree in the heart of downtown 黑料不打烊 and performances by local musicians.

Stuffed snowman toys wearing festive hats are displayed for sale at a market stall, with prices labeled in front. Decorative items and garlic braids hang in the background.

Photo courtesy of CNY Regional Market’s Facebook page


Address: CNY Regional Market, 2100 Park St., 黑料不打烊
When: Saturday, Nov. 30, 7 a.m.-2 p.m.
Admission: Free
Details: Celebrate local artisans and producers while discovering a wide variety of fresh produce, handmade crafts and unique gifts just in time for the holiday season.

Night view of a colorful illuminated archway with the text 'Land of Oz' at a festive lights display, with motion-blurred vehicle lights passing underneath.

Photo courtesy of Lights on the Lake’s Facebook page


Address: 106 Lake Drive, Liverpool
When: Now through Monday, Jan. 13, 2025
Admission: Tickets range from $10-$20 per carload and are to be
Details: Lights on the Lake is a two-mile long drive-thru show featuring hundreds of holiday displays with over 600,000 lights! Sections include a larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, holiday traditions, a fairy tale magic grand finale and more! Over 40,000 vehicles drive through the show each season, making Lights on the Lake one of Central New York鈥檚 favorite holiday traditions. Enjoy your favorite sounds of the season during your visit by tuning in to Sunny 102.1, the official radio station of Lights on the Lake.

Light sculptures of two zebras, one standing and the other grazing, illuminated in a nighttime setting.

Photo courtesy of The Wild Animal Park’s Facebook page


Location: 351 S. Clinton St., 黑料不打烊
When: Saturday, Nov. 30, 3-9 p.m.
Admission: $5, tickets can be听
Details: SKY Armory makes small business Saturday shopping easy when they bring together 70+ of Central New York鈥檚 artisans and makers under one roof for an evening of entertainment, food, drinks and shopping.


Location: 201 East Washington St., 黑料不打烊
When: Sunday, Dec. 1, 1-5 p.m.
Admission: Free
Details: Experience festive music, yummy treats and handmade gifts for all.

Santa Claus holding out a mug, wearing a festive wreath on the head, with a background of dark foliage.

Photo courtesy of skaneateles.com


Location: 7621 Lakeport Rd., Chittenango
When: Now through Jan. 1, 2025 (dates vary, check the )
Admission: $16.99-$19.99 per person, pay at the door when you arrive
Details: Come take a walk through The Wild and see the animals who can tolerate the cold along with beautiful festive lighting displays.


Location: Village of Skaneateles
When: Every Saturday and Sunday from Nov. 30-Dec. 24, including Fri, Nov. 29, from noon-4 p.m. and Tuesday, Dec. 24, from noon-2:30 p.m.
Admission: Free
Details: Get into the holiday spirit with roasted chestnuts, theater, caroling, pictures with Father Christmas and more at Dickens Christmas in Skaneateles.

]]> Nominations Sought for MLK Unsung Hero Award Recipients /blog/2024/11/15/nominations-sought-for-mlk-unsung-hero-award-recipients/ Fri, 15 Nov 2024 20:22:31 +0000 /?p=205448 Each year, 黑料不打烊 hosts the largest MLK Jr. Celebration held on any college campus. As part of the program, several community members who embody the spirit of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will receive Unsung Hero Awards.

The celebration seeks to honor the life and legacy of individuals who exemplify the spirit, life and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. yet have not received widespread recognition or been previously honored for their efforts. These individuals represent a direct expression of 黑料不打烊鈥檚 commitment to fostering and supporting a university welcoming to all.

If you know an individual who should be honored and celebrated, please consider for recognition at the 2025 celebration. Nominations must be a minimum of 250 words and a maximum听of 500 words. The nomination should be a written explanation of how the nominee embodies Dr. King鈥檚 legacy, and what makes them an Unsung Hero. 听included 黑料不打烊 community members, and 黑料不打烊 faculty, students and staff.

Nominations may be made in any of the following categories:

  • youth/teen from Onondaga, Madison, Oswego, Cayuga or Cortland counties
  • adult from Onondaga, Madison, Oswego, Cayuga or Cortland counties
  • currently enrolled student at 黑料不打烊 or SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF)
  • faculty or staff from 黑料不打烊 or SUNY ESF

Nominations are due by Wednesday, Dec. 18, at 11:59 p.m. EST.

The 2025 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration will take place on Jan. 26, 2025, in the JMA Wireless Dome. Further information will be announced in the coming weeks at .

Questions regarding the Unsung Hero Awards can be directed to Hendricks Chapel at chapel@syr.edu.

 

]]> Seyvion Scott Joins the Libraries as Student Engagement Librarian /blog/2024/11/15/seyvion-scott-joins-the-libraries-as-student-engagement-librarian/ Fri, 15 Nov 2024 15:37:00 +0000 /?p=205430 Seyvion Scott

Seyvion Scott

Seyvion Scott joined 黑料不打烊 Libraries this fall as the student engagement librarian in Learning and Academic Engagement. In this role, Scott will lead user experience and student engagement activities and provide reference, instruction and outreach services.

Prior to joining the Libraries, Scott served as the first-year experience librarian at Monroe Community College in Rochester and Medaille University Library in Buffalo.

Scott received her master’s degree in information science with a concentration in library and information services from the University at Albany (SUNY Albany) and her bachelor’s degree in African and African American Studies from the University of Rochester.

 

]]> Arthur C. Brooks Shares Happiness Recipe: 鈥楨njoyment, Satisfaction and Meaning鈥 /blog/2024/11/15/arthur-c-brooks-shares-happiness-recipe-enjoyment-satisfaction-and-meaning/ Fri, 15 Nov 2024 15:11:07 +0000 /?p=205425 Bestselling author and Harvard professor Arthur C. Brooks began his talk at 黑料不打烊 by asking the audience of hundreds a simple question: 鈥淲hat is happiness?鈥

Then he shared that when he poses that question in his classes, hardly anyone raises their hand. When he calls on students, they inevitably describe the feeling they have when around family or when doing something they like, he said.

Brooks tells them: 鈥溾楾hat鈥檚 beautiful. That鈥檚鈥 lovely. That鈥檚 wrong!鈥欌

Arthur Brooks delivers a lecture on happiness on the 黑料不打烊 campus

New York Times bestselling author and former Maxwell professor Arthur C. Brooks discussed the secrets of happiness at an event held on Oct. 30 in the National Veterans Resource Center.

鈥淎nd it鈥檚 good news that it鈥檚 wrong,鈥 he explained. 鈥淏ecause if you鈥檙e looking for a feeling to get your happiness, you鈥檙e going after a vapor. You鈥檙e consigning your happiness to forces out of your control. You鈥檙e going to go to bed at night saying, boy I sure hope I feel happy tomorrow. And point of fact, that鈥檚 how a lot of people live.鈥

Brooks鈥 talk, 鈥淗ow to Get Happier in an Unhappy World,鈥 was held in the K.G. Tan Auditorium in the National Veterans Resource Center on Oct. 30. It was hosted by the Maxwell School and sponsored by the D’Aniello Family Foundation, the Louis A. Bantle Chair in Business-Government Policy and the Howard G. and S. Louise Phanstiel Chair in Leadership.

Brooks taught at Maxwell from 2001 to 2009. In addition to serving on the faculty at Harvard, he writes the popular weekly 鈥淗ow to Build a Life鈥 column for The Atlantic and he is the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of 13 books, including 鈥淏uild the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier鈥 (Penguin Random House, 2023), co-authored with Oprah Winfrey.

Brooks鈥 focus on the scientific study of happiness began as he ended his time as the president of the American Enterprise Institute, a think tank in Washington, D.C. His Harvard class on the subject typically has a waiting list of several hundred students.

鈥淚t鈥檚 the most oversubscribed elective at the business school,鈥 Brooks told the 黑料不打烊 audience, 鈥渨hich is weird, when you think about it. I mean, it鈥檚 a business curriculum and I鈥檓 teaching about happiness.鈥

But Brooks contends it鈥檚 popular because he is teaching students the business of their lives.

鈥淚 reinforce the idea that their lives are an entrepreneurial endeavor and they鈥檙e the founders,鈥 said Brooks. 鈥淭hey鈥檙e the people who are building this incredible enterprise. The fortune they鈥檙e trying to accumulate is in love and happiness, and that鈥檚 what I want to help them get better at.鈥

So, what are the secrets to happiness?

鈥淲hat we know in this field, based on both behavioral science and neuroscience, is that the happiest people have in both balance and abundance three things,鈥 Brooks said. 鈥淭hey are enjoyment, satisfaction and meaning. Those are the three parts to happiness. You want to be a happier person? Those are things to pursue.鈥

Brooks spoke in depth about each of the three and how individuals can work to improve the ingredients of happiness in their own lives. He also shared his four pillars for happiness: Faith, family, friendship and work. Faith, he explained, doesn鈥檛 require religion, but can also come from something as simple as taking in a beautiful moment in nature.

Brooks鈥 lecture ended a daylong visit that included lunch with Maxwell and Arts and Sciences leadership scholars, as well as meetings with faculty, staff and University leaders.

鈥淚t was such a pleasure to have Arthur back on campus, to not only speak to this audience, but to interact with our students and see many old friends,鈥 said Maxwell Dean David M. Van Slyke. 鈥淗is insights into achieving happiness are helping people around the globe, and I am hopeful everyone who heard his remarks and spent time with him learned something about this important subject and about themselves.鈥

Brooks鈥 work on happiness can be found at .

]]> Operation Orange Warmup Winter Coat Collection Now Underway /blog/2024/11/15/operation-orange-warmup-winter-coat-collection-now-underway/ Fri, 15 Nov 2024 14:55:45 +0000 /?p=205397 Operation Orange Warmup graphic--coat, hat and mittens

To support individuals on our campus and in the community, the University is hosting Operation Orange Warmup to collect winter coats. The collection to assist students in need is happening on campus now through Friday, Dec. 6.

鈥淭here is a greater need for warm coats on this campus now more than ever before and no one should go without during the winter months,鈥澨齭ays Dr. Ruth Chen, professor of practice in the听College of Engineering and Computer Science, who helped establish the Operation Orange Warmup initiative. 鈥淭hrough the work of many campus units, we are helping to ensure those in need are prepared for the cold with a winter coat, and we are proud to partner with InterFaith Works to also assist those in the broader 黑料不打烊 community.鈥

Ways to Donate

Donations can be made several different ways:

  • First, happening now through Friday, Nov. 22, students can donate in their residence halls. Collection bins are available in Ernie Davis, Milton, Orange, Day and Brewster, Boland and Brockway halls.
  • Next, on Saturday, Nov. 30, when the football team takes on Miami in the JMA Wireless Dome, attendees can bring coats with them to the game. Donation bins will be placed strategically around the JMA Dome at gates A, B, C, D, E, F, M and N.
  • Finally, from Monday, Dec. 2, through Friday, Dec. 6, collection bins will be available at Hendricks Chapel, the Schine Student Center on North Campus, Goldstein Student Center on South Campus and the Nancy Cantor Warehouse.

Members of the JMA Dome staff will manage the laundering of the donations before they are given out. Additionally, all children鈥檚 coats that are collected will be donated to Interfaith Works.

Volunteer Opportunities

Students looking to volunteer can get involved with Operation Orange Warmup. Volunteers are needed for the following:

  • Monitoring collections during the coat drive at the football game on Nov. 30
  • Sorting coats at the Schine Student Center
  • Administering the selection of coats at the Schine Student Center

For more information and to register to volunteer, students can .

Coat Selection Event

Students in need of a coat can for the coat selection event on Tuesday, Dec. 10, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in The Underground at the Schine Student Center.

Through the generosity of Orange fans and the entire 黑料不打烊 community, we can share the warmth with those in need this winter!

]]> Whitman School Business Programs Highly Ranked for Entrepreneurship in 2025 Princeton Review /blog/2024/11/15/whitman-school-business-programs-highly-ranked-for-entrepreneurship-in-2025-princeton-review/ Fri, 15 Nov 2024 14:45:14 +0000 /?p=205422 The Martin J. Whitman School of Management moved up one spot to No. 13 in the country for its undergraduate business program in The Princeton Review鈥檚 Top 50 Undergraduate and Graduate Program in Entrepreneurship rankings.

鈥淭his rise in the rankings is proof positive of the Whitman School鈥檚 continuing commitment to providing innovative programs in entrepreneurship at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Our success has been supported by the entrepreneurial spirit that runs throughout the entire university,” says Maria Minniti, Bantle Chair of Entrepreneurship and Public Policy and chair of the Department of Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises (EEE). “This upward movement in the rankings is the result of the hard work and commitment of the Whitman School鈥檚 leadership, faculty and students, and we are proud to be acknowledged for this level of success.鈥

The graduate programs were also ranked at No. 24 this year. 鈥淭hese rankings are a quantifiable reflection of the quality of our program and our commitment to giving our students experiences that continue to spark their entrepreneurial spirit,鈥 says John Torrens, deputy department chair and professor of entrepreneurial practice. 鈥淥ur faculty are truly committed to helping our students bring their ideas to life through mentoring, coaching and sharing their own professional experiences in this space. In addition, students have many opportunities to obtain funding through our various competitions, like the Orange Tank business pitch competition and our Panasci Business Plan Competition, many of which are supported by generous alumni who appreciate the work we do at the Whitman School.鈥

The rankings are based on data collection that takes into account 40 points about schools鈥 entrepreneurship programs, faculties, students and alumni. The Princeton Review conducted the data collection in summer 2024 with administrators at nearly 300 schools.

“Since we debuted these rankings nearly two decades ago, the number of colleges and universities offering entrepreneurship courses has grown tremendously,” says , The Princeton Review’s editor-in-chief. 鈥淲e highly recommend the schools that made our lists for 2025. Their faculties are outstanding. Their programs have robust experiential components. Their students have access to extraordinary mentors as well as networking contacts that will serve them well into their careers.鈥

For more information on Whitman鈥檚 undergraduate entrepreneurship major visit: or for the graduate program visit:

]]> 20th Charity Sports Auction to Benefit the Rescue Mission Alliance /blog/2024/11/15/20th-charity-sports-auction-to-benefit-the-rescue-mission-alliance/ Fri, 15 Nov 2024 14:05:18 +0000 /?p=205408 The 20th edition of the Annual Charity Sports Auction, presented by the Sport Management Club in the Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics, will benefit the 鈥攁nd every dollar raised will stay within 黑料不打烊 and Onondaga County.

Entirely student-run, the event will be hybrid, with bidding opening online via Classy Live on Dec. 8 and continuing in-person on Dec. 10, as the Orange men’s basketball team takes on Albany in the JMA Wireless Dome. Online bidding will close at 8 p.m. EST on Wednesday, Dec. 11.

Student greeting customers at the Charity Sport Auction

A member of the Sport Management Club greets customers at the Charity Sports Auction

The Rescue Mission strives to put 鈥淟ove into Action鈥 through providing emergency shelter,
clothing and three meals a day every day of the year in Onondaga County. Services including spiritual care, access to mental health professionals, substance abuse programming and physical health services.

鈥淗earing about all of the great things the Rescue Mission does solidified my determination to
help those in need here at home,鈥 says Paige Haines, director of events and community
engagement at the Rescue Mission.

Over the past 19 years, the auction has raised over $713,000 for central New York nonprofit organizations. Featured items this year include a Kareem Abdul-Jabbar signed playing card, a guitar signed by Sting, a Carmelo Anthony signed 黑料不打烊 jersey, and much more.

To further the auction鈥檚 mission of community impact, this year’s auction title sponsor Apex Entertainment. Apex鈥檚 support underscores the commitment to making a meaningful difference in the CNY community.

Visit us at www.sucharitysportsauction.com or follow us on Twitter (@SPM_Auction) and
Instagram (@SPM_Auction) for the most up-to-date event information.

This story was submitted by students in the Sport Management Club.

]]> Colleen Heflin Appointed to Committee on National Statistics /blog/2024/11/14/colleen-heflin-appointed-to-committee-on-national-statistics/ Thu, 14 Nov 2024 18:03:13 +0000 /?p=205403 head shot

Colleen Heflin

Colleen Heflin, professor of public administration and international affairs, has been appointed to a three-year term on the Committee on National Statistics at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

The committee鈥檚 mission is to provide advice to the federal government and advance the quality of statistical information for public and private sector decision-making. It conducts studies on data and methods for topics related to the economy, public health, education, immigration, poverty and other public policy issues. Established in 1972, it provides an independent review of federal statistical activities and has created over 300 publications.

Heflin is a senior research associate at the Center for Policy Research, a research affiliate at the Center for Aging and Policy Studies and the Lerner Center for Public Health Promotion and Population Health, and a faculty affiliate at the Aging Studies Institute.

Her areas of expertise include food insecurity, nutrition, welfare policy and the well-being of vulnerable populations. She received a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan in 2002 and has over 20 years of experience working with state and local administrative data. She founded the University of Missouri Federal Statistical Research Data Center and the Missouri Population, Education and Health Center. She has engaged with federal policymakers, recently providing testimony to Congress on veteran food security, and has provided technical assistance to states working to improve access to nutrition assistance programs. She has also worked with county agencies to redesign Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) application processes.

Heflin鈥檚 research has helped document the causes and consequences of food insecurity, identify the barriers and consequences of participation in nutrition programs, and understand the changing role of the public safety net in the lives of low-income Americans. It has been funded by the National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Russell Sage Foundation. She has received numerous honors, including the American Sociological Association鈥檚 W. Richard Scott Award for Distinguished Scholarship.

Story by Michael Kelly

]]> 黑料不打烊 Stage Welcomes the Holiday Season With ‘Rodgers & Hammerstein鈥檚 Cinderella’ /blog/2024/11/14/syracuse-stage-welcomes-the-holiday-season-with-rodgers-hammersteins-cinderella/ Thu, 14 Nov 2024 15:21:31 +0000 /?p=205378 continues the 2024-25 season with 鈥淩odgers & Hammerstein鈥檚 Cinderella,鈥 the wondrous musical from theatre鈥檚 most iconic songwriting duo. Co-produced with the Department of Drama in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, the production is directed by Melissa Rain Anderson (鈥淎 Christmas Carol,鈥 鈥淒isney鈥檚 The Little Mermaid鈥), with music direction by Brian Cimmet and choreography by Jessica Chen. 鈥淩odgers & Hammerstein鈥檚 Cinderella鈥 will run Nov. 22 to Jan. 5, 2025, in the Archbold Theatre at 黑料不打烊 Stage, 820 E. Genesee St., 黑料不打烊.

Graphic for 黑料不打烊 Stage production Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella鈥淭his year, we invite everyone to make 黑料不打烊 Stage a part of your holiday celebration,鈥 says Robert Hupp, 黑料不打烊 Stage’s artistic director. 鈥淪tage鈥檚 production of 鈥楥inderella鈥 is a magical treat for the young and the young at heart. We鈥檙e eager to share our new production with Central New York; we promise you鈥檒l make memories that will last a lifetime.鈥

Originally premiering as a live television program in 1957 with Julie Andrews in the title role, 鈥淩odgers & Hammerstein鈥檚 Cinderella鈥 is a magical celebration that proves dreams come true, if only we dare to wish. This 鈥渆nchanted鈥 version of the beloved musical is based on the 1997 television film, featuring Brandy as the would-be princess and Whitney Houston as her fairy godmother, and boasts a cast of 30 spectacular performers made up of Broadway veterans, professional actors from around the country and students from the Department of Drama.

鈥淭his version of 鈥楥inderella鈥 is absolutely joyous and feels fresh and accessible for a modern audience of all ages,鈥 says director Melissa Rain Anderson. 鈥淭he heart of the story centers on the possibility of making a dream come true and the will to do something incredible with it. This classic fairytale charms with enchanted animals, soaring love songs and hilarious characters to entertain. Come see how we transform a plain pumpkin into a glimmering carriage and dancing mice into four regal horses with magical surprises along the way.鈥

Returning to 黑料不打烊 Stage after appearing in last season鈥檚 鈥淎 Christmas Carol,鈥 Department of Drama junior Madison Manning plays the title role in this fantastical and dazzling storybook come-to-life. The cast also features Trisha Jeffrey as Fairy Godmother, Darell Morris Jr. as Prince Christopher, Ann Arvia as Stepmother, David Lowenstein (鈥淎 Christmas Carol,鈥 鈥淒isney鈥檚 The Little Mermaid鈥) as King Maximillian, Celia Madeoy (鈥淒isney鈥檚 Beauty and the Beast,鈥 鈥淓lf the Musical鈥) as Queen Constantina, Blake Segal (鈥淎gatha Christie鈥檚 Murder on the Orient Express,鈥 鈥淥ur Town鈥) as Lionel and Department of Drama seniors Sydney Carmona, Adeera Harris and Zach Asnis as Joy, Grace and Charles the Cat, respectively.

The design team for 鈥淩odgers & Hammerstein鈥檚 Cinderella鈥 features many names familiar to 黑料不打烊 Stage audiences, including sets by Kimberly Powers (鈥淎 Christmas Carol,鈥 鈥淒isney鈥檚 The Little Mermaid鈥), costumes by Ryan J. Moller (鈥淢atilda The Musical鈥), wigs by Bobbie Zlotnik (鈥淎gatha Christie鈥檚 Murder on the Orient Express,鈥 鈥淭ender Rain鈥), lighting by Lonnie Rafael Alcaraz (鈥淎 Christmas Carol,鈥 鈥淒isney鈥檚 The Little Mermaid鈥), sound by 黑料不打烊 Stage resident sound designer Jacqueline R. Herter and projections by David Murakami.

Richard Rodgers (music) and Oscar Hammerstein II (book and lyrics) were amongst the most celebrated songwriters of their time, with works that helped shape not only musical theatre as an artform, but popular culture writ large. Their first show, 鈥淥klahoma!鈥 in 1943, changed the landscape of contemporary operetta, and ushered in a golden age of American musicals, defined in part by their landmark works including 鈥淐arousel,鈥 鈥淪outh Pacific,鈥 鈥淭he King and I鈥 and 鈥淭he Sound of Music.鈥 Their adaptation of 鈥淐inderella鈥 premiered in 1957, and was their only musical written specifically for television audiences. The show was re-staged in 1965 for broadcast with Lesley Ann Warren in the title role, and again in 1997, notably featuring a multiracial cast. 鈥淐inderella鈥 premiered on Broadway in 2013, with an updated score and book. Oscar Hammerstein died in 1960 at the age of 65; Richard Rodgers survived his writing partner by nearly 20 years, passing away at the age of 77 in 1979. Today, their musicals are perennially produced in theatres large and small, seen on television screens around the world and enjoyed by audiences, young and old, who re-discover their timeless stories anew.

All evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m. while all matinee performances begin at 2 p.m. Tickets start at $30 with discounts available for students and groups. Tickets may be purchased online at 黑料不打烊Stage.org, by phone at 315.443.3275 or in person at the 黑料不打烊 Stage Box Office. Pay-What-You-Will performances are Nov. 22鈥揇ec. 1 inclusive; Prologue conversations, three pre-show discussions that take place one-hour before curtain on Dec. 1, 7 and 19; the Post-show Talkback will take place on Sunday, Dec. 15 after the 7:30 p.m. performance. 黑料不打烊 Stage has its open-captioned performances scheduled for Dec. 4, 15 and Jan. 4 at 2 p.m. and Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m., as well as an audio-described performance on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. The Sensory Friendly/Relaxed performance is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 4 at 2 p.m.

黑料不打烊 Stage is pleased to announce the addition of Trivia Night, a new event for the 2024-25 season. Free for ticket holders, Trivia Night invites audiences to go head-to-head for a chance to win exciting 黑料不打烊 Stage prizes, in a friendly competition hosted by 鈥淛eopardy!鈥 champion Dillon Hupp. Trivia Night will be held on Thursday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. performance are required to participate. Pre-registration at 黑料不打烊stage.org is recommended.

]]> La Casita Digital Archive Now Publicly Available on New York Heritage Archive /blog/2024/11/14/la-casita-digital-archive-now-publicly-available-on-new-york-heritage-archive/ Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:28:54 +0000 /?p=205390 Nine digital collections from 鈥檚 Cultural Memory Archive are now publicly available in the thanks to a grant from the (CLRC). The Digital Library Program at , in collaboration with La Casita, submitted the grant application to CLRC in 2020 to create digital access to the history and experience of Latine/Hispanic communities in Central and Upstate New York to advance scholarly research and understanding around this underrepresented culture in this region. The Libraries is the largest academic library in the CLRC region.

The collections include:

As the has observed in 鈥淎 Guide to Documenting Latino/Hispanic History and Culture in New York State,鈥 鈥淗istorical information is inadequately represented in the documentation of broad areas of Hispanic culture, including the fine arts, popular music and dance forms, and folk and traditional arts.鈥 听Information pertaining to Hispanic businesses as well as the social, political and religious organizations of the community is also limited, and the historical record has poorly reflected Latine experiences related to immigration, discrimination and access to services.

These nine digital collections will begin to remedy the documentation gap relating to the 黑料不打烊 Latine community, supporting further work and study in the fields of anthropology, sociology, art, history and Latine studies. La Casita maintains both its physical and digital objects and collections with support from the Libraries, the , the and in the College of Arts and Sciences, and the in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, as well as from community partners including the , the and other colleges and educational institutions in the region.

鈥淭he collaboration between La Casita, 黑料不打烊 Libraries, CLRC and the NY Heritage Digital Collections is a wonderful, combined effort that benefits all parties and the greater community, ensuring that these important resources are preserved and discovered by scholars, researchers and community members,鈥 says Elisa Dekaney, associate provost for strategic initiatives.

听includes over 400,000 digitized books, manuscripts, maps, letters, photographs and memorabilia. New York Heritage provides access to stories spanning the history of New York, with contributions from over 430 libraries, museums, archives and other community organizations.

鈥淚t is very exciting to see one of La Casita鈥檚 long-term goals, to make our Cultural Memory Archive accessible online, finally become a reality,鈥 says Tere Paniagua 鈥82, executive director of the University’s Office of Cultural Engagement for the Hispanic Community. 鈥淭his is a project developed by La Casita鈥檚 Bilingual Library, one that we have been working on for over a decade. Many graduate students from the University鈥檚 have contributed to the project, and now that the platform was created for these first nine collections, we welcome more students to take on the task of building new online collections.鈥

D茅irdre Joyce, head of digital stewardship and the Digital Library, added that 鈥渢he Digital Library Program supports library, campus and community partnerships that find creative ways to publish and express their unique, local digital output to wider digital audiences. In this case, we were delighted to leverage the Libraries鈥 membership with CLRC on behalf of La Casita, thereby making this content–and听 and the stories of this diverse, 黑料不打烊 community鈥揵roadly discoverable in New York Heritage. We look forward to continuing this important collaboration.鈥

]]> 黑料不打烊 Views Fall 2024 /blog/2024/11/13/syracuse-views-fall-2024/ Thu, 14 Nov 2024 01:00:24 +0000 /?p=202373 Two people walking towards the entrance of a historic brick building covered with vibrant red ivy.

Even the ivy climbing Sims Hall is vibrant during our fall season. (Photo courtesy of 黑料不打烊’s Facebook account)

We want to know how you experience 黑料不打烊. Take a photo and share it with us. We select photos from a variety of sources. Submit photos of your University experience by sending them directly to 黑料不打烊 at newsphoto@syr.edu. You might see it featured here.

large group of people standing and sitting on steps of Hendricks Chapel

A large contingent turned out for the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs’ (OVMA) annual Veterans Day 5K Fun Run and Walk as part of the University鈥檚 celebration of Veterans Day on Nov. 11. (Photo courtesy of the OVMA Facebook account)

Three students smiling in front of a campus building in the evening, lined with lit candles.

Students lit up the Orange Grove (in front of Bowne Hall) for Diwali 2024. (Photo courtesy of 黑料不打烊’s Facebook page)

People serving and receiving food at an outdoor evening event, with decorative lights and the JMA Wireless Dome in the background.

As part of the Diwali festivities, students enjoyed samosas and Indian sweets. (Photo courtesy of 黑料不打烊’s Facebook page)

Four people viewing and interacting with flight simulation screens in a modern indoor setup.

黑料不打烊 Air Force ROTC Cadets host the Be A Pilot Experience during Orange Central Homecoming. The event gave attendees an exclusive chance to test out a cutting-edge flight simulator used by the ROTC cadets to learn the basics of military aviation. Opportunities like this further close the military-civilian divide by allowing guests to engage directly with ROTC cadets and learn more about their life and future as military officers. (Photo by Liam Kennedy ’26)

黑料不打烊鈥檚 Hall of Languages lit up with green lights in honor of the national 鈥淥peration Green Light鈥 campaign in honor of Veterans Day. Taken from the Wall of Remembrance, the Hall of Languages is set in the background and flanked by trees on either side of the image.

In honor of Veterans Day, 黑料不打烊鈥檚 Hall of Languages is lit in green light as part of the national 鈥淥peration Green Light鈥 campaign, a program that draws attention to the veteran community and promotes advocacy for veteran causes. (Photo by Charlie Poag)

View of a landscaped campus with vibrant autumn foliage. A winding pathway leads towards a prominent historic building with a clock tower under a partly cloudy sky.

View of campus from the Marley Education Center. (Photo by Carrie Eddy)

A person standing between two banners, one reading "Ren茅e Crown University Honors Program" and the other displaying a research poster titled "Experimental Evaluation of Finite Precision Systems for Safe Roads" at 黑料不打烊. The individual is smiling and dressed in business attire.

Students present their research to members of the campus community during the Renee Crown University Honors Program Undergraduate Research Fair. (Photo by Coco Boardman)

Beautiful autumn day on the 黑料不打烊 campus with colorful trees, a blue sky with clouds, and people walking.

View of the promenade on a beautiful fall day. (Photo by Fr Gerry Waterman, OFM Conv)

Person in detailed white costume with face painted white and dark eye makeup stands at the foreground in a room with an audience, while another individual in a black and red outfit performs in the background.

Students and members of the community participate in the annual Halloqueen Ball at the Schine Student Center. (Photo by Amelia Beamish)

metal sculpture with fall foliage in background

Capturing fall on campus outside Shaffer Art Building (Photo courtesy of the College of Visual and Performing Arts Instagram account)

Five people smiling at a presentation event, holding a large ceremonial check to Diabotech from 黑料不打烊 Whitman School of Management for $25,000, dated October 20, 2024.

During Whitman’s 10th annual Orange Tank business pitch competition, five student and alumni entrepreneurs pitched their business ventures to a panel of esteemed judges. Participants competed for cash prizes and gained valuable feedback at the 鈥淪hark Tank鈥-like competition. From left to right: Derrell Smith 鈥10, G鈥13 (emcee), Vinny Lobdell Jr. P鈥28 (judge), Tosin Alabi 鈥25 MBA (first place winner), Buddy Valastro P鈥27 (judge) and Stacey Tank ’02 (judge). (Photo courtesy of 黑料不打烊’s Facebook page)

View of the Quad on an autumn day with vibrant red and orange trees in the foreground and a clear blue sky above.

While all the fall colors are vibrant, orange is by far our favorite. 馃А (Photo by Jeremy Brinn)

Group of people standing amidst numerous pumpkins at a pumpkin patch on a sunny day.

The Center for International Services took students to Tim鈥檚 Pumpkin Patch for a fun fall weekend adventure. (Photo by Meriel Stokoe)

Attendees seated at round tables in a large, sunlit hall at the 黑料不打烊 Whitman School of Management event, with a large digital screen displaying school branding in the background.

Whitman鈥檚 David and Ilene Flaum Grand Hall was packed for the undergrad IMPRESS Etiquette dinner. (Photo by Lindsay Quilty)

Remembrance and Lockerbie Scholars lead the procession to the Wall of Remembrance to begin the Annual Remembrance Rose-Laying Ceremony

Remembrance and Lockerbie Scholars begin the procession to the memorial wall at the Place of Remembrance at the annual Remembrance Rose-Laying Ceremony on campus Oct. 25. The ceremony honors the 270 people, including 35 黑料不打烊 students, who died in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, on Dec. 21, 1988, and 2002-03 Lockerbie Scholar Andrew McClune. (Photo courtesy of the 黑料不打烊 Facebook page)

President Joseph R. Biden Jr. L'68, University Artist-in-Residence Carrie Mae Weems H'17 and First Lady Jill Biden

President Joseph R. Biden Jr. L鈥68 honored the University鈥檚 Artist in Residence Carrie Mae Weems H鈥17, center, on Oct. 21 as one of the 2022 National Medal of Arts recipients. The medal, the highest award given to artists and arts patrons by the United States government, is bestowed upon individuals or groups who 鈥渁re deserving of special recognition by reason of their outstanding contributions to the excellence, growth, support and availability of the arts in the United States.鈥 Also pictured is First Lady Jill Biden, at right. (Photo courtesy of the National Endowment for the Arts)

Four individuals seated outdoors in a row on white chairs, each wearing gray sweatshirts.

Sitting in solidarity. For 35 minutes, the Remembrance Scholars sat in 35 empty chairs on the Quad, a visual representation of the 270 individuals, including 35 黑料不打烊 study abroad students, killed in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 on Dec. 21, 1988. (Photo courtesy of 黑料不打烊’s Facebook)

Group of people attending a guided tour in Oriskany on a sunny day with clear blue skies.

Professor Robert Murrett from the Maxwell School took a trip with his class to Fort Stanwix and Oriskany Battlefield (pictured). They reflected on the historical significance of each site. (Photo by Benjamin Schneller)

Members of the 黑料不打烊 Marching Band perform at halftime of a Buffalo Bills game.

The 黑料不打烊 Marching Band entertained the crowd at halftime of the Buffalo Bills’ home game vs. the Tennessee Titans on a sun-splashed Sunday afternoon at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo courtesy of the 黑料不打烊 Marching Band and Sour Sitrus: Orange Pride fan club Facebook page)

Three individuals enjoying a casual office gathering with snacks and beverages on a table, featuring a visible pride flag.

The University officially kicked off LGBTQ+ History Month on Oct. 2 at the Intercultural Collective. (Photo by Jeremy Brinn)

Students, including the Otto the Orange, drawing with chalk on the Quad's sidewalk on a sunny day.

As part of National Coming Out Day, students and Otto the Orange participated in a Chalk the Quad event. (Photo by Jeremy Brinn)

Two individuals interacting while making juice, with one person holding a spoon and the other is measuring out sugar. Various food items and kitchenware are visible on the table.

In honor of Indigenous Peoples Day, students came together to make traditional strawberry juice. (Photo by Qianzhen Li 鈥25)

View from a staircase overlooking a cityscape during sunset, featuring bright red flowers in the foreground and lit street lamps, with modern buildings under a colorful sky.

A quiet and peaceful moment on campus. (Photo by Fatemeh Rezaei, graduate student in the College of Engineering and Computer Science)

Group of people smiling in front of Burrell's Navarino Orchard on a sunny day.

The Catholic Center’s apple picking trip this fall featured apples, apple fritters, apple cider, great weather and even better company at Navarino Orchard. (Photo courtesy of SU Catholic’s Facebook page)

A vibrant sunset with streaks of orange and pink clouds over a city skyline featuring several high-rise buildings.

Sunset on Sadler and Lawrinson Halls. (Photo by Hyeonji Cho, graduate student in Falk College)

Individuals participating in a planting activity at a busy indoor event.

黑料不打烊 Sustainability hosted a compost and plant propagation event in the Schine. (Photo courtesy of Sustainability’s Facebook page)

Two individuals in orange shirts reading to a group of children seated on the floor in a colorful classroom filled with educational posters and reading materials.

The men’s soccer team recently spent some time volunteering with the children at Allen Road Elementary School in North 黑料不打烊. (Photo courtesy of 黑料不打烊 Men’s Soccer’s Facebook page)

View of the Crouse College building at 黑料不打烊. The image features a large, ornate brick building with multiple turrets and arched windows, situated behind a wide staircase with metal railings, under a clear blue sky.

Crouse College on a delightful fall day (Photo by Candace Johnston, staff member in Bursar Operations)

Person kneeling on grass while putting something into a small brown paper bag next to a garden fence with various plants and shrubs in the background.

Attendees of the Seeds and Weeds event in Pete’s Giving Garden learned about native plants and helped harvest seeds. (Photo courtesy of the 黑料不打烊 Sustainability’s Facebook page)

A vibrant autumn scene on a university campus with students walking on a paved pathway bordered by trees exhibiting golden foliage. The backdrop features a modern building with large glass windows under a clear blue sky.

The vibrant colors of fall are starting to show. (Photo courtesy of College of Engineering and Computer Science’s Facebook page)

Two people embracing in front of a building entrance.

Hugs all around for Family Weekend 2024 (Photo courtesy of 黑料不打烊鈥檚 Facebook page)

Group of people in sportive attire cheering outdoors.

Families came decked out for Family Weekend 2024 this past weekend. (Photo courtesy of 黑料不打烊鈥檚 Facebook page)

2024 Career Fair

Students met with potential employers during the University’s 2024 Career Fair, held Sept. 24 in the JMA Wireless Dome (Photo by Charles Wainwright)

A group of people wearing matching black shirts and orange pants are posing around a 鈥淏illy Joel/Sting鈥 sign on a football field. They are smiling and accompanied by Otto the Orange mascot. A large stadium is in the background.

The a capella group joined Otto the Orange on the field of the JMA Dome to help announce legendary musicians Billy Joel and Sting performing there in April 2025. (Photo by Vanessa Marquette)

Two individuals posing with an award at a formal event, standing in front of draped golden curtains. The person on the left is wearing a suit with a pin and the person on the right is also in a suit, wearing glasses.

Ret. United States Air Force Col. John L. Litzenberger ’72, was honored at the 59th LetterWinners of Distinction Celebration recently. Litzenberger is pictured here on the left with John Wildhack, director of athletics. (Photo courtesy of Office of Veteran and Military Affairs’s LinkedIn)

Group of 黑料不打烊 athletes posing indoors with a "Team Orange Soccer" banner in the backdrop.

黑料不打烊 women’s soccer coach Nicky Thrasher Adams has announced a new team member, signing seven-year-old Lilianna Cavallo through Team IMPACT. Cavallo (center) who has cerebral palsy, is pictured here with the women’s soccer team, was officially introduced at a signing day press conference on Sept. 21. Visit to learn more about Cavallo and Team IMPACT. (Photo courtesy of 黑料不打烊 Athletics)

Exterior view of a modern building with large glass windows reflecting an image of a traditional building with a prominent clock tower, set against a dusk sky.

Campus reflections (Photo by Dylan Mills ’28)

A seated man in a 黑料不打烊 cap and zip-up jacket is showing a book to a young boy in a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles T-shirt. The boy is smiling, and they are seated at a table. Another child stands nearby, attentively watching.

Football Head Coach Fran Brown (left), alongside student-athletes from the football team, volunteered at STEAM at Dr. King Elementary School to kick off the program for the 2024-25 school year. Learn more about how you can get involved! (Photo by Chuck Wainwright)

Group of people in blue ponchos, enjoying a boat ride near Niagara Falls, taking a selfie with water in the background.

Center for International Services took its annual trip to Niagara Falls. Pictured above are students enjoying the Maid of the Mist. (Photo courtesy of Center for International Services)

View of Lyman Hall, featuring lush greenery and vibrant pink flowers in the foreground under a cloudy sky.

Campus is beautiful even on a cloudy day. (Photo by Sandra Costanzo, office assistant, Bursar Operations)

Savion Pollard honored as Hometown Hero

Savion Pollard ’25, second from left, a student in the College of Engineering and Computer Science and U.S. Navy veteran, was honored as the Hometown Hero at the Orange vs. Stanford football game on Sept. 20. Pollard was Micron Technology’s first hire in Central New York. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs LinkedIn page)

A group of people comprising elementary school children and college-aged student athletes pose together in front of a whiteboard

Players from the women’s basketball team joined third-grade students at Dr. Weeks Elementary School for a kickoff of the United Way Book Buddies program, which helps build literacy skills and create a love for reading in K-3 students in the 黑料不打烊 City School District. (Photo courtesy of )

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Latine Heritage Month kicked off with an opening ceremony and tabling by recognized student organizations on Monday, Sept. 16, in the Schine Student Center. The event was co-sponsored by the Student Association. Check out more events throughout the month. (Photo courtesy of 黑料不打烊’s Facebook page)

student attorneys stand up in a court room for a swearing-in ceremony

The College of Law held a swearing-in ceremony for on-campus and hybrid student attorneys participating in one of six law clinics this fall. (Photo courtesy of the )

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Students visit with recognized student organizations during the kickoff ceremony and events for Latine Heritage Month on Monday, Sept. 16, in the Schine Student Center. The event was co-sponsored by the Student Association. (Photo courtesy of 黑料不打烊’s Facebook page)

Group photo of participants at the Celebrity Classic Basketball Game, posing on a basketball court with a scoreboard reading "CELEBRITY CLASSIC BASKETBALL GAME" in the background, flanked by the 黑料不打烊 mascot.

黑料不打烊 athletics legends faced off on the court for another memorable charity game as part of CBT weekend. (Photo courtesy of 黑料不打烊’s Facebook page)

six individuals pose together during a Falk College/CBT panel discussion on women in sports

A star-studded panel discussion called 鈥淏reaking Barriers and Empowering Women in Sport鈥 was held by the Falk College during the 2024 Coming Back Together (CBT) Black and Latino Alumni Reunion. From left: Vera Jones 鈥88, G鈥91, Andrea Massop Ramos 鈥85, Chinny Nwagbo 鈥05, Felisha Legette-Jack 鈥89, Tatiana Warren 鈥04, G鈥06 and Falk Dean Jeremy Jordan (Photo courtesy of the Falk College)

Five individuals pose together on stage during a panel discussion in Schine Underground during Coming Back Together 2024 alumni celebration

During CBT 2024, participants gathered in the Schine Underground for an event highlighting the impact of the Our Time Has Come (OTHC)听 Scholarship Program. From left: Ronald J. Taylor 鈥15, G鈥16 (moderator and OTHC alumni), Ryan Nkongnyu 鈥25 (current OHTC Scholar), Kamille K. Stewart 鈥14 (OTHC alumni), Kalila C. Nelson 鈥12 (OTHC alumni) and Jada Marie Knight 鈥25 (current OTHC Scholar and CBT student co-chair) (Photo courtesy of the )

An athlete wearing number 3 and 黑料不打烊 gear is playing field hockey, intensely focused while running with the ball. Other players are visible in the background on a sunny field.

No. 14 黑料不打烊 women’s field hockey weathered a late surge from visiting Lafayette College, getting the game-winning goal with 35 seconds left in the game for a 2-1 win on Sept. 15. (Photo courtesy of 黑料不打烊 Athletics)

Sunset on the Promenade with people walking along the path under an orange sky.

Perfect orange sunset on the Promenade. (Photo by Rio Harper 鈥27)

Three people standing together smiling at an event.

It’s nothing but smiles as alumni reunite for CBT 2024. (Photo by Angela Ryan )

Two white candles lit in front of a podium with the 黑料不打烊 seal on it.

On Wednesday, Sept. 11, Hendricks Chapel will offer the campus community an opportunity for reflection on the 23rd anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The Main Chapel will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for prayer and meditation in remembrance of those who were affected by the tragedy. (Photo by Amelia Beamish)

A family is given a game football on the JMA Wireless Dome field as a tribute to Jamieson R. Ritter.

The life and selfless service of Jamieson R. Ritter ’19 was celebrated as the Hometown Hero during Saturday’s football game. Ritter was killed in the line of duty on July 4. The University has established the Jamieson Ritter Memorial ROTC Scholarship in his honor. (Photo by Charlie Poag)

Coach Fran Brown marching through the Quad and a sea of fans during the very first Quad Walk.

On Aug. 31, a new era for 黑料不打烊 Football began, which included a new tradition, the Quad Walk, seen above, led by Coach Fran Brown. (Photo courtesy of 黑料不打烊 Athletics)

Group of people standing in the grass.

Representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and University staff members from the D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) pose for a photo on the parade ground at the National Veterans Resource Center (NVRC). The SBA representatives were visiting the NVRC to learn more about the IVMF’s entrepreneurship programs, post-program support and research initiatives in support of veteran small business owners. (Photo by Charlie Poag)

Group of people gathered for a photo sitting on the stairs with Otto the Orange.

Maxwell’s Executive Degree Programs recently held a welcome BBQ for students, with a surprise visit from Otto the Orange. (Photo courtesy of )

People coloring on large pieces of paper.

Students in the Department of Creative Arts Therapy created body maps during their recent on-campus residency. The completed body maps included personal affirmations or mottos, representations of stress and strength in the body, and other details. (Photo courtesy of the )

Three people standing together outside on the grass.

U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Josh Jackson (left) and Assistant Secretary of the Navy Franklin Parker (center) pose with Chancellor Kent Syverud (right). The two senior Navy leaders took part in a roundtable discussion with the Chancellor as part of Navy Week 黑料不打烊 to discuss enhancing partnerships between the military branches and higher education, to offer better opportunities for tomorrow’s leaders. (Photo by Charlie Poag)

Vanderwege family (mother, father and two sons) pose together outside of Link Hall in 黑料不打烊 attire

Link Hall is truly a home away from home for the Vanderwege family! Maureen 鈥97 and Mike Vanderwege 鈥96 (far left) met as students in the College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS). Their sons Andrew 鈥25 (far right) and John 鈥27 are current students. (Photo courtesy of ; )

Musicians in white Navy uniforms performing on stage for an audience

Members of the U.S. Navy Band Northeast perform for College of Visual and Performing Arts students in the Setnor Auditorium at Crouse College during Navy Week 黑料不打烊. (Photo by Charlie Poag)

Two people sitting on a bench talking to each other on the promenade.

Students catch up on a bench near the promenade on the first day of classes. (Photo courtesy of 黑料不打烊’s Facebook page)

Four people standing together on the Quad

Students part of the Living Learning Communities enjoy getting to know each other on the Quad as part of Welcome Week activities. (Photo by Marilyn Hesler)

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Unique view outside of Newhouse 3 (Photo by Michael Sullivan 鈥28)

Students in the Class of 2028 pose for their class photo in the shape of an S on the floor of the JMA Wireless Dome.

New students pose for their class photo while making the shape of an S during the Dome Sweet Dome event on the floor of the JMA Wireless Dome. (Photo courtesy of 黑料不打烊’s Facebook page)

group of fans cheer on the Orange men's soccer team at the SU Soccer Stadium

The Orange men’s soccer team welcomed its largest home crowd since October 2018 at their Aug. 25 game vs. Niagara, where they dominated in a 3-0 victory against the Purple Eagles. (Photo courtesy of )

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New international students enjoy dinner and meeting new friends in Goldstein Auditorium at the Schine Student Center Aug. 20 as part of Welcome Week activities. (Photo by Angela Ryan)

Three students jump for joy in the rain after helping students during 黑料不打烊's move-in.

Student volunteers maintain a cheery, positive outlook despite rainy conditions on the first day of move-in. (Photo courtesy of 黑料不打烊’s Instagram account).

Large group of people gathered around the sign on the exterior of a building that says 黑料不打烊 College of Professional Studies.

attended the Fulbright Pre-Academic Program at 黑料不打烊鈥檚 English Language Institute this summer for four weeks to participate in a variety of workshops, field trips and textual and oral communication courses before matriculating into their degree programs at institutions across the United States. (Photo by Amy McCoy)Person handing another person an ID card

New students move into the residence halls with help from orientation leaders, volunteers and the Goon Squad. (Photo by Marilyn Hesler)

Large group of people walking across the Quad.

Campus is full of life again as students return to campus for the start of Welcome Week. (Photo by Chuck Wainwright)

]]> 黑料不打烊 to Reshape the Future of Its Human Dynamics Programs, Reposition Them to Create Academic Synergies and Drive Excellence /blog/2024/11/13/syracuse-university-to-reshape-the-future-of-its-human-dynamics-programs-reposition-them-to-create-academic-synergies-and-drive-excellence/ Wed, 13 Nov 2024 21:16:37 +0000 /?p=205356 Following four months of deliberate assessment and cross disciplinary collaboration by members of the Human Dynamics Task Force, 黑料不打烊 today announced a go-forward plan to reshape the future of its human dynamics programs and reposition them for short- and long-term success. The plan includes the consolidation of two departments and relocation of all human dynamics programs from the David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics to other schools and colleges with stronger academic synergies.

鈥淔rom the beginning of this process, my priority has been developing and implementing a plan that repositions and strengthens the human dynamics academic programs, research and communitywide impact,鈥 says Lois Agnew, interim vice chancellor, provost and chief academic officer. 鈥淭his repositioning elevates our human dynamics programs, fosters stronger collaborations across colleges, advances faculty scholarship and better serves our students and the communities we serve.鈥

In June, task force members began assessing the current state of the human dynamics disciplines, both on campus and at peer institutions, aggregating feedback from key stakeholders and compiling recommendations for how these programs can be positioned for success and growth in the future. As part of the go-forward plan:

  • Marriage and family therapy will merge with human development and family science and become one department within the College of Arts and Sciences.
  • Public health will join the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs.
  • Social work will be housed in the School of Education.

These changes, informed in large part by task force recommendations, are designed to enhance the academic and community impact of these programs, grow enrollment, drive research excellence and strengthen the University鈥檚 long-standing commitment to preparing professionals to thrive in human, health and social services. They will go into effect July 1, 2025.

鈥淚 am grateful to the members of the task force for their thorough, thoughtful and strategic recommendations. I also extend my appreciation to the many students, faculty and staff who provided feedback along the way鈥攖hrough surveys, engagement sessions and other opportunities for submitting input. Their participation in this process and candid feedback were invaluable,鈥 says Provost Agnew.

Today鈥檚 news follows an April announcement that the Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics will become the Falk College of Sport, the first standalone college on an R1 campus that specifically focuses on sport through a holistic academic lens. As part of the Falk transformation, the University convened the Human Dynamics Task Force, co-chaired by Rachel Razza, associate dean for human dynamics, and Peter Vanable, associate provost and dean of the Graduate School. The task force, which consisted of human dynamics faculty representatives elected from each department, staff and community partners, delivered a final report to the provost last month.

“This work required a commitment to collaboration, a willingness to engage in challenging but necessary dialogue and a shared focus on the immediate and long-term future of the human dynamics academic disciplines,鈥 says Vanable. 鈥淎ssociate Dean Razza and I are grateful to our fellow task force members for their time, dedication and outstanding work. We also appreciate the provost鈥檚 commitment to upholding the spirit of our recommendations and look forward to seeing these programs thrive in the future.鈥

Razza says, 鈥満诹喜淮蜢 has long been a leader in interdisciplinary education. The task force agreed that taking a reimagined approach to the human dynamics programs furthers our mission to provide students with a robust, future-focused education that emphasizes both theory and practice. I believe all members of the human dynamics community鈥攕tudents, faculty, staff and Central New York partners鈥攂enefit from this important realignment.鈥

Students currently enrolled in these programs will transition to their new schools and colleges effective July 1, 2025. Students enrolling in these programs in fall 2025 will matriculate into the school or college housing their academic program.

]]> Miron Victory Court Dedicated to Honor the Vision and Generosity of Diane and Bob Miron 鈥59 /blog/2024/11/13/miron-victory-court-dedicated-to-honor-the-vision-and-generosity-of-diane-and-bob-miron-59/ Wed, 13 Nov 2024 20:08:04 +0000 /?p=205368 group of people standing in front of ribbon at Miron Victory Court

Robert J. Miron ’59听 and his wife, Diane, lead the ribbon cutting with Chancellor Kent Syverud as Miron Victory Court welcomes its first guests.

On Friday, Nov. 8, members of the 黑料不打烊 community gathered to celebrate the dedication of Miron Victory Court, a new dynamic campus space that physically connects two of the University鈥檚 most visited campus facilities鈥攖he JMA Wireless Dome and the Barnes Center at The Arch. Named for Life Trustee Robert 鈥淏ob鈥 J. Miron 鈥59 and his wife, Diane, Miron Victory Court is a living testament to their dedication to the University and their support of the Forever Orange Campaign.

鈥淏ob and Diane Miron鈥檚 generosity brought this amazing new event space to life,鈥 said Chancellor Kent Syverud. 鈥淭he Miron Victory Court is the latest example of how transformational gifts through the Forever Orange Campaign create new opportunities for our Orange community to come together. Whether we鈥檙e welcoming fans for an indoor tailgate, celebrating an important University milestone or hosting a communitywide event, this will be a place to engage, connect and celebrate for generations to come.鈥

Miron Victory Court

Miron Victory Court

The enclosed pedestrian concourse is part of the University鈥檚 multi-million-dollar project that reimagined and transformed the JMA Wireless Dome experience. Miron Victory Court expands and redefines the JMA Dome鈥檚 footprint and will provide a more seamless navigational experience between the Barnes Center and the JMA Dome.

During his remarks, Bob Miron said he was 鈥渂lown away by the whole thing鈥 [Miron Victory Court] and extended his deep appreciation to the Chancellor; Pete Sala, vice president and chief facilities officer; and several fellow trustees for their support of this vision.

鈥淚t鈥檚 pretty impressive to see this space in person,鈥 said Bob Miron. 鈥淲e’ve always had the philosophy, Diane and I, of wanting to give back, and to give back while you can appreciate and see the value of doing it. 黑料不打烊 is where I grew up so it鈥檚 been a pleasure for us to enjoy the fruits of our philanthropy.鈥

The Mirons have supported many academic programs, University priorities and athletic initiatives over the years through service and philanthropy. The Diane and Bob Miron Fund for Academic Success supports academic and student success initiatives within the 黑料不打烊 Libraries, including entrepreneurship efforts like the Blackstone LaunchPad, student services, technology enhancements and the creation and maintenance of student spaces. The Miron Learning Commons on the first floor of Bird Library was dedicated in their honor in 2022.

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Members of the University community gathered to celebrate the dedication of Miron Victory Court.

Prior to his retirement, Bob Miron served as chairman and CEO of Advance/Newhouse Communications, where he oversaw the company鈥檚 cable television interests. Diane Miron serves on the Libraries Advisory Board. She is a graduate of Kean (then Newark State) College and holds a degree in elementary education and an honorary doctorate degree. Diane taught elementary school for 25 years, then became a teacher advisor on using technology and cable television in the classroom. The Mirons鈥 daughter, Nomi Bergman, was elected to the University鈥檚 Board of Trustees in May and installed on Thursday, Nov. 7鈥攃ontinuing the Miron family鈥檚 service to the University.

At the dedication event, several other generous donors were recognized for their support of Miron Victory Court and the JMA Dome transformation, including Trustee Clifford J. Ensley 鈥69, 鈥70, G鈥71 and his wife, Susan; Trustee Edward J. Pettinella G鈥76, P鈥09 and his family; and the State of New York.

About 黑料不打烊

黑料不打烊 is a private research university that advances knowledge across disciplines to drive breakthrough discoveries and breakout leadership. Our collection of 13 schools and colleges with over 200 customizable majors closes the gap between education and action, so students can take on the world. In and beyond the classroom, we connect people, perspectives and practices to solve interconnected challenges with interdisciplinary approaches. Together, we鈥檙e a powerful community that moves ideas, individuals and impact beyond what鈥檚 possible.

About Forever Orange: The Campaign for 黑料不打烊

Orange isn鈥檛 just our color. It鈥檚 our promise to leave the world better than we found it. Forever Orange: The Campaign for 黑料不打烊 is poised to do just that. Fueled by more than 150 years of fearless firsts, together we can enhance academic excellence, transform the student experience and expand unique opportunities for learning and growth. Forever Orange endeavors to raise $1.5 billion in philanthropic support, inspire 125,000 individual donors to participate in the campaign, and actively engage one in five alumni in the life of the University. Now is the time to show the world what Orange can do. Visit foreverorange.syr.edu to learn more.

]]> Whitman School Receives Significant Alumni Gift to Support Students Beyond Traditional Financial Aid /blog/2024/11/13/whitman-school-receives-significant-alumni-gift-to-support-students-beyond-traditional-financial-aid/ Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:01:04 +0000 /?p=205361 Douglas Present

Douglas Present

The Whitman School of Management is pleased to announce a significant seed gift from Douglas 鈥86 and Susan Present to the school鈥檚 Opportunity Fund. The donation will serve to create a pilot project to allow students with great academic potential, but limited financial resources, to take advantage of the unique opportunities at Whitman by helping to cover certain expenses not traditionally covered by scholarships or financial aid.听 Specifically, the Opportunity Fund will assist students to cover the costs of student activities, unanticipated events leading to financial hardships and stipends to cover expenses related to increasingly important summer internships.

The Presents鈥 generosity has been primarily anonymous in the past, but they hope that by making the gift public, they can help to raise additional funds and inspire other Whitman alumni to contribute to the Opportunity Fund, as well as encourage University leadership to create a similar fund for all 黑料不打烊 students across all schools.

A University Trustee, Doug Present is a member of the Board鈥檚 executive committee and chair of its finance committee, and has been a longstanding member of the Whitman Advisory Council (WAC). He graduated from the Whitman School and found success in the healthcare industry, having worked at Deloitte & Touche, Medsite, Inc. and Managed Health Care Associates, Inc., before starting his own investment firm, Douglas Present Associates, LLC.

鈥淪usan and I want every student to have a complete and full 黑料不打烊 Orange experience,鈥 Present says. 鈥淐osts not covered by financial aid can inhibit opportunities for students with high financial need. All students should have the opportunity to participate in non-academic activities and have the ability to accept a summer internship opportunity in a high-cost city. Lastly, no student should have their academic ambitions thrown off track by unexpected events that lead to expenses not covered by financial aid. Our philanthropy has always been focused on creating opportunities for high-achieving students with limited financial means to have the same opportunities as students who come from higher income families. I am pleased that Whitman is taking the lead on this initiative, and I hope to encourage the implementation of a similar program across the entire University.鈥

Requests for grants from the Whitman Opportunity Fund will be facilitated on a rolling, case-by-case basis while funding remains available.

鈥淲e are extremely grateful for the thoughtful generosity of Douglas and Susan Present, who are strongly committed to relieving the less visible financial burdens that some of our students quietly face,鈥 says Whitman School Interim Dean Alex McKelvie. 鈥淲e hope this gift will jump start a renewed awareness within our alumni supporters that this kind of need truly does exist and encourage others to help make a difference in Whitman students鈥 long-term success.鈥

For more information on the Whitman School of Management Opportunity Fund, go to .

]]> Lender Center Postdoctoral Researcher Studies Entrepreneur Attributes, Racial Wealth Gap Concerns /blog/2024/11/13/lender-center-postdoctoral-researcher-studies-entrepreneur-attributes-racial-wealth-gap-concerns/ Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:19:57 +0000 /?p=205337 Determining what drives entrepreneurs from underrepresented groups is the focus of Yolanda Christophe鈥檚 research.

is one of three postdoctoral fellows who are involved in the center鈥檚 examination of the in America. That initiative explores the gap鈥檚 causes and consequences and aims to create effective solutions to counter it through social collaborations that help dismantle the root causes of racial wealth disparities.

Before coming to 黑料不打烊, Christophe was a research fellow focused on this area at the at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. Before that, she earned bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 degrees in finance and business administration from Florida Memorial University and a Ph.D. in management from Morgan State University.

We sat down with Christophe to hear about her interest in understanding the critical stages of entrepreneurial journeys, the psychological factors and resource needs that drive entrepreneurial success and the dynamics between individual entrepreneurs and social institutions.

]]> Participants Sought for Speech Therapy Study /blog/2024/11/13/participants-sought-for-speech-therapy-study/ Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:49:35 +0000 /?p=205325 The Speech Production Laboratory in the College of Arts and Sciences is seeking research volunteers for a speech therapy study about treatment schedules for children ages 9-17 who have difficulty with the 鈥淩鈥 or 鈥淪鈥 sounds.

What is involved?

  • Completing online surveys or a phone interview to screen eligibility
  • A speech pathology assessment to fully determine study eligibility (~90 minutes)
  • A session to assess the participant鈥檚 response to teaching strategies (~50 minutes)
  • Sixteen (16) free 60-minute sessions using a treatment called speech motor chaining. Sessions will be delivered by a qualified speech-language pathologist. Eligible participants will be randomly assigned to complete either two visits per week for eight weeks, or one week of intensive treatment and the remaining sessions within the next three weeks
  • Completing additional surveys and progress monitoring recordings
  • Total duration of the study is about 11 weeks

Who can take part?

  • Children ages 9-17 who have difficulty pronouncing the 鈥淩鈥 or 鈥淪鈥 sound (or both) relative to peers who speak the child鈥檚 same dialect of American English
  • Speak English as their first language
  • Have normal hearing
  • No oral or facial structural issues, voice disorders, brain injury or developmental disorders

Where will the study take place?

Participants can be seen at 黑料不打烊 or in their homes if they live within 20 miles of one of our research speech-language pathologists. We have multiple speech-language pathologists throughout New York state.

Cost

  • There is no cost to families. Families will be compensated for their participation with an Amazon, Target or Walmart gift card (up to $105) if all visits are fully completed.

Contact

For more information, or if you are interested in the study:

  • Email: SpeechProductionLab@syr.edu
  • Phone: 315.443.1351
  • Web: https://speechproductionlab.syr.edu/
]]> Sharing Kindness Across Campus /blog/2024/11/13/sharing-kindness-across-campus/ Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:26:39 +0000 /?p=205297 A person sitting at a desk in an office, holding a 'be kind' sign, and smiling while using a computer.

JB Scurlock G’25, office coordinator at Hendricks Chapel and graduate student in the College of Arts and Sciences

Two individuals smiling and holding up black T-shirts with the text "be kind" printed in white.

Gary and Dave from Facilities Services stopped by Hendricks Chapel to switch out the air filters and while they were there, they were given “be kind.” shirts.

When the communications team at Hendricks Chapel came together to consider what message they wanted to highlight on their promotional items, a simple and powerful message rose to the top: be kind. The message鈥攁nd the giveaways鈥攈ave taken off among students and the entire University community.

鈥淲ith there being so many different religious and spiritual traditions represented at Hendricks, we needed an idea that would resonate broadly, such as kindness,” says Dara Harper, communications manager at Hendricks Chapel. This is where the 鈥渂e kind.鈥 campaign was launched.

The design was intentional. All lower-case letters, finished with a period. 鈥淚t helps put things into perspective,鈥 Harper says. The Hendricks Chapel logo is also included on the items, yet the 鈥渂e kind.鈥 message takes center stage.

Student Involvement

Harper has several students who work with her as part of the communications team at Hendricks Chapel, and all have played vital roles in spreading the word about this campaign. 鈥淚t serves as a little reminder throughout the day to check on yourself and the ones around you,鈥 says Fe Kligerman 鈥26, a communications design student in the College of Visual and Performing Arts. 鈥淗aving that sticker on your person or seeing it around campus always brings a smile to my face as it brings us together through this shared goal.鈥

The campaign has been taking kindness across campus since the beginning of the year and has been resoundingly successful. Thousands of T-shirts, stickers and keychains have already been distributed, with more on order. 鈥淲henever I find someone on campus that is wearing a 鈥榖e kind.鈥 shirt from afar it feels so cool,鈥 says Asil Bascal 鈥25, a biotechnology major in the College of Arts and Sciences and student employee of Hendricks Chapel.

Three people wearing 'be kind.' t-shirts, standing together and smiling in a campus setting with trees and a building in the background.

Hendricks Chapel student communications team (from left): Fe Kligerman 鈥26, Asil Bascal 鈥25 and Micah Greenberg 鈥26

World Kindness Day

Person sitting at a desk with a laptop covered in stickers.

Lucy Gonzalez ’27, Hendricks Chapel hospitality associate and Newhouse student

Want your chance to be part of this powerful message? Hendricks Chapel will be giving away T-shirts and more from 2 to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13, in front of the chapel in honor of World Kindness Day. If you can鈥檛 make it to campus then, Hendricks Chapel is often tabling at various events around campus with their merchandise.

In honor of World Kindness Day, here are some ways to offer some kindness, including some suggestions from the staff at Hendricks Chapel:

  • Smile and say hello.鈥擝ianca Caiella Breed, operations specialist
  • Ask someone how they are doing.听Then, pause and take two minutes to truly listen.鈥擜lex Snow, director of events
  • Give a compliment, whether it is to a friend, family member, neighbor or complete stranger. Additionally, relay an overheard compliment.
  • Be present and be an open ear and heart.鈥擪aleya Scott, engagement coordinator

    A person with a backpack stands excitedly beside a scooter labeled "be kind." in a park-like setting with trees and a stone building in the background. The individual is wearing a 黑料不打烊 shirt.

    Max Jimenez G’25 sports his “be kind.” sticker on his scooter!

  • Say hello to each person you meet.鈥擱ebecca Reed Kantrowitz, associate dean
  • Strike up a conversation with someone who’s standing alone.
  • Learn people鈥檚 names and commit their names to memory for when you see them again.鈥擠ara Harper, communications manager
  • Hang a sign on a bulletin board that says “Take What You Need” with tear-off tabs at the bottom for love, hope, faith and courage.
  • Resolve to refrain from negative self-talk (you deserve your kindness too!).

While reflecting on the upcoming World Kindness Day, Harper shared, “just remember, as many others have said, in a world where you can be anything, be kind.”

]]> New Promotional Product Ordering Process Benefits 黑料不打烊 Nonprofit /blog/2024/11/12/new-promotional-product-ordering-process-benefits-syracuse-nonprofit/ Tue, 12 Nov 2024 20:45:51 +0000 /?p=205330 The University鈥檚 printing vendor, Dupli, has partnered with a local nonprofit, the Good Life Youth Foundation, to streamline the purchase of branded University apparel and promotional products.

The new partnership is a result of months of work overseen by the University鈥檚 Purchasing department. Staff there had long desired to offer an easy, centralized solution to University departments looking to buy licensed, branded apparel or giveaways for campus events in bulk.

Expanding the University鈥檚 pre-existing relationship with Dupli was an easy solution, but Dupli needed a partner who could produce apparel (T-shirts, polos, hoodies, hats) and provide popular branded giveaway items鈥攍ike pens, backpacks, and sunglasses. Enter the .

The foundation operates , which was started to create sustainability for the Good Life Foundation and its programming efforts, including training for children and teens in the City of 黑料不打烊, and providing a viable avenue for generating income for high-risk, high-poverty youths. GL Imprinting specializes in apparel and promotional items, embroidery, and graphic design and offers a variety of shirts, polos, button-ups and hoodies, all cleared by the University鈥檚 and pre-approved by the branding team in the Marketing division.

Buying Local

As GL Imprinting is based in downtown 黑料不打烊, there鈥檚 one more benefit to University purchasers: placing an order helps each department meet its Buy Local spending goals for the year.

鈥淚t鈥檚 really a clear-cut positive for University departments,鈥 says Vince Patriarco, executive director of purchasing. 鈥淎ll of these products are on brand, preapproved by trademark licensing, and available through a system that you鈥檙e already using. Helping to meet departmental Buy Local spending goals is just an added benefit.鈥

Purchasing staff was able to look through years of purchasing trends to give Dupli and Good Life a short list of products that they could initially offer鈥攑opular items that University departments were purchasing over and over again from external vendors.

How to Order

Dupli added the Good Life products to its existing online storefront available through the eProcurement system. Purchases can be made directly through the internal Dupli catalog, by clicking the “eProcurement” tile on MySlice. Those without eProcurement access can view the 鈥淥rder My Gear鈥 storefront at .

The University鈥檚 purchasing department anticipates that this new partnership will increase the ease of ordering for purchasers. They expect order and delivery timelines to be quicker through Dupli, compared to ordering from an e-commerce supplier.

Departments looking to purchase the new products can place their orders via eProcurement. Those needing assistance can contact Betsy McInerney, manager of print vendor services, at eamciner@syr.edu.

]]> Collaboration Between DPS and SPD Aims to Help Prevent Vehicle Thefts /blog/2024/11/12/collaboration-between-dps-and-spd-aims-to-help-prevent-vehicle-thefts/ Tue, 12 Nov 2024 20:32:57 +0000 /?p=205328 The Department of Public Safety (DPS) is teaming up with the 黑料不打烊 Police Department (SPD) to help decrease the number of vehicle thefts in the area.

On Friday, Nov. 15 from 11听 a.m. to 2 p.m., officers from DPS and SPD will be at the Hookway Athletic Field lot, 1799 E. Colvin St., to distribute steering wheel locks to both 黑料不打烊 community members and 黑料不打烊 residents. The steering wheel locks are free of charge.

“This event reflects our commitment to taking proactive measures in crime prevention and community engagement. Through this initiative, we hope to arm vehicle owners with an additional layer of protection to reduce the likelihood of theft,鈥 says DPS Commander James McLellan.

“These steering wheel locks serve as a visible and effective deterrent to potential car thieves. The 黑料不打烊 Police Department is dedicated to working with state and local partners like DPS to promote awareness about vehicle security,鈥 says SPD Sergeant Tom Blake.

]]> Maxwell Honors 9 Students With Centennial Scholar Awards /blog/2024/11/11/maxwell-honors-9-students-with-centennial-scholar-awards/ Mon, 11 Nov 2024 22:53:40 +0000 /?p=205289 While pursuing a dual degree in policy studies and environment, sustainability and policy, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs undergraduate Mariana Zepeda has taken advantage of opportunities to gain experience outside the classroom and better the lives of others.

She is a member of the Student Association鈥檚 Sustainability Forum, and she has spent time in the greater 黑料不打烊 community as a volunteer youth language instructor and as a researcher to understand residents鈥 civic engagement preferences. Her many pursuits also include work with the Maxwell-based Lerner Center for Public Health Promotion and Population Health to publish a brief on a topic she is deeply interested in鈥攅nvironmental racism and injustice.

Zepeda is one of nine Maxwell students who were honored with Centennial Scholar Awards at the school鈥檚 Centennial Celebration held Friday, Oct. 18, in the University鈥檚 Goldstein Auditorium. The celebration and awards were supported with generous sponsorships from the family of Sean O鈥橩eefe 鈥78 M.P.A., University Professor and Phanstiel Chair in Leadership, and Maxwell Advisory Board members Cathy Daicoff 鈥79 M.P.A. and Stephen Hagerty 鈥93 M.P.A. Hagerty is also a 黑料不打烊 trustee.

Five undergraduates and four graduate students were selected from hundreds of applicants. Each was required to submit a statement describing how their aspirations align with the Maxwell School鈥檚 ideals of engaged citizenship and public service.

鈥淭o me, public service represents an opportunity to put the public good at the forefront. It entails putting citizens first and actively listening. It means ensuring that every citizen has the same rights and access to feel seen and heard. It means delivering on the needs of the people in my home country as well as abroad,鈥 wrote Zepeda, who is from Honduras.

Before coming to Maxwell, she interned with the United Nations in Honduras, an experience that provided a unique front-row seat to issues central to her interests and career aspirations, including the environment and Indigenous rights.

鈥淚 really wanted to gain the skills necessary to tackle the problems affecting vulnerable populations,鈥 she says. 鈥淚 miss home a lot, and I care about the people and the circumstances. I feel responsible to make a difference.鈥

In addition to Zepeda, Centennial Scholars are as follows:

Undergraduate Students

Adam Baltaxe of Arlington, Virginia, is pursuing a dual degree in international relations and Spanish language, literature and culture. The senior is currently an advisory board member for Search for Common Ground鈥檚 national 鈥淏lueprint for Belonging鈥 project which seeks to bring students from diverse perspectives together in colleges across the country. He is also the fundraising chair for Save a Child鈥檚 Heart SU, the Jewish representative for Student Assembly of Interfaith Leaders and a volunteer for Global Medical Brigades, the Refugee Assistance Program and WCNY鈥檚 new Spanish radio station. Baltaxe is a Remembrance Scholar and is a recipient of several honors, including the Coronat Scholarship, IR Distinction and Jewish-Muslim Fellowship. He is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Iota Rho, Phi Kappa Alpha and Muslim Students鈥 Association, as well as the multicultural/faith chair for Hillel. He aspires to work internationally, bringing people together through dialogue and resolving conflict.

six people standing on a stage

Undergraduate honorees with Dean David M. Van Slyke are, from left to right, Adam Baltaxe, Jorge Morales, Anna Rupert, Nathan Torabi and Mariana Zepeda.

Jorge Morales of East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, is a junior studying history and anthropology. A Success Scholar, Morales is a member of the editorial board for CHRONOS, the 黑料不打烊 undergraduate history journal. He is also the vice president of the 黑料不打烊 chapter of Brighten A Day, a nonprofit dedicated to fighting isolation through letters, care packages and video messages. Morales has supported the work of Tessa Murphy, associate professor of history, to transcribe the 1813 Registry of Enslaved Persons in Trinidad. Through his research, he hopes to gain insights into the impacts of slavery and share the personal experiences of enslaved peoples. He plans to use the skills he gains at Maxwell to collaborate with museums and historical sites to better recognize and address issues of intolerance and systemic inequity.

Anna Rupert of Arlington, Virginia, is pursuing degrees in economics and philosophy. The junior is a forward for the women鈥檚 soccer team and has received several academic recognitions, including having been named to the All-ACC Academic Team, All-ACC Honor Roll and College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team. She is a member of the Ren茅e Crown honors program and serves on the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, focusing on community outreach and providing support to other student athletes. Rupert is a research assistant for the economics department and is a discussion leader for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. In the summer of 2024, she plans to intern in the treasury department at Ford Motor Company in Detroit. After graduating, Rupert hopes to play soccer professionally in Europe before transitioning to a career in finance.

Nathan Torabi of Visalia, California, is majoring in political science; citizenship and civic engagement; and law, society and policy. A junior, he is an inaugural member of the Next Generation Leadership Corps, as well as a student ambassador for the Maxwell School and the College of Arts and Sciences and OttoTHON, a dance fundraiser that raises funds for Children鈥檚 Miracle Network hospitals. A Coronat Scholar, he has received several other awards, including the Maxwell Philanthropic Ambassador, Paul A. Volcker Government Internship Award, the Maxwell Exemplary Student Paper Award and Michael D. Schneider Award. Currently a legislative intern for U.S. Senator Charles Schumer in Washington, D.C., he has also worked within the 黑料不打烊 Admissions Office and for an attorney鈥檚 office. Formerly a project intern with CNY Pride, Torabi aspires to attend law school and become a civil litigator to champion LGBTQ+ rights within the education system.

Graduate Students

Ferdinand Eimler of Berlin, Germany, is pursuing a master鈥檚 degree in international relations at Maxwell while also pursuing a master鈥檚 degree in public policy from the Hertie School in Berlin as part of the Atlantis Dual Degree Master鈥檚 Program. He earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree in politics and public administration from the University of Konstanz in Germany. Eimler gained professional experience in international relations at the German Federal Foreign Office, co-organizing diplomacy and foreign policy workshops across Europe for the Global Diplomacy Lab and advancing German foreign policy at the United Nations. He currently works for the Aspen Institute Germany, where he 鈥嬧嬧嬧媐osters relations between state and provincial legislators from the United States, Germany and Canada. As an alumnus of the Congress Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) Scholarship, Eimler aspires to a career focused on strengthening transatlantic relations, particularly between Germany and the United States.

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Shown with Dean David M. Van Slyke, the four graduate students honored with Centennial Scholar Awards are, from left to right, Julia Liebell-McLean, Ferdinand Eimler, Benjamin Katz and Kaythari Maw.

Benjamin Katz of New York City is a second-year political science Ph.D. student studying international relations and public policy and administration. His research interests include secession and sovereignty, conflict and violence, and international organizations. He is particularly interested in the politics of the United Kingdom and the European Union. Katz is a research associate in the Moynihan Institute of Global Affairs and the Program for the Advancement of Research on Conflict and Collaboration. He is also a research assistant for a National Science Foundation project on intra- and interstate conflict. Outside of Maxwell, he is a Ph.D. research fellow at the Foreign Military Studies Office, a component of the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command. Katz earned an A.B. in government and history from Hamilton College in 2020 and worked in the financial services industry before he began his Maxwell studies.

Julia Liebell-McLean of central New Jersey is pursuing a dual master’s degree in public administration and international relations. She studied in France during high school, and later, as a Fulbright Scholar and English teaching assistant, spent nine months living in Senegal, inspiring her passion for global affairs. She received a bachelor鈥檚 degree from the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University and has interned with the Senate Office of Cory A. Booker, the French Institute in New York City and the U.S. Department of State. Earlier this year, Liebell-McLean was also named a 2024 Robertson Fellow, one of the most prestigious awards for graduate students at Maxwell. She hopes to pursue a career with the State Department furthering diplomacy with African countries.

Kaythari Maw of Staten Island, New York, is pursuing a Ph.D. in economics, and says she is the first female Burmese American to do so. Maw earned a master鈥檚 degree in regional science from Cornell University, where she was awarded the Southeast Asia Foreign Language Area Studies Fellowship to study Burmese. Prior to that she earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree in economics at Columbia University鈥檚 Barnard College. At Cornell and Columbia, she helped to re-establish the Myanmar Students associations; she is currently working on creating a similar organization at 黑料不打烊. With her research, Maw hopes to reduce the gap in literature about the economic circumstances of Burmese diaspora.

Story by Mikayla Melo

]]> Sports Marketing Expert Brandon Steiner Shares Stories, Insights With Falk College Students /blog/2024/11/11/sports-marketing-expert-brandon-steiner-shares-stories-insights-with-falk-college-students/ Mon, 11 Nov 2024 22:08:50 +0000 /?p=205221 Brandon Steiner with Falk College students.

During his recent visit to Falk College, sports marketing expert Brandon Steiner (center) visited with sport management students. From left to right, Dashiell Geller, John Mastrangelo, Griffin Goldberg, Grey Gutfreund, Steiner, alumnus Andrew Amell, Erin Moore, Livia McQuade, and Tynan Weathers.

When you combine a great storyteller with a lifetime of great stories, you get . . . Brandon Steiner.

Steiner, who graduated from the University in 1981 and served as founder and chairman of Steiner Sports Marketing and Memorabilia for more than 30 years, visited the earlier this fall to speak with students from the Falk College鈥檚 Department of Sport Management. Steiner is chair of Falk鈥檚 .

From his humble beginnings growing up in a low-income neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York, to working his way through 黑料不打烊, to the creation of Steiner Sports Marketing and Memorabilia, and to the formation of his current companies, and , Steiner had plenty of colorful stories and business advice to share with the students.

Steiner first met with students from two sport management classes: Assistant Teaching Professor 鈥 Principles of Sport Management class and David B. Falk Endowed Professor of Sport Management 鈥檚 Managing the Sports Organization class. Following the classes, Steiner had lunch with eight current sport management students (and one alumnus).

We asked two of those eight students, Erin Moore and Tynan Weathers, to discuss their experience with Steiner. Here鈥檚 what they wrote:

Brandon Steiner meeting with Falk College students.

During Brandon Steiner鈥檚 meeting with sport management students, his 鈥渄iscussion on both the NIL space and women鈥檚 sports brought in real world cases of how he viewed issues and solutions,鈥 Tynan Weathers says.

Erin Moore 鈥25, sport management major, emerging sport enterprise minor

鈥淲hen given the opportunity to attend a lunch with Brandon Steiner, I couldn鈥檛 pass it up! From the moment he walked through the door, his passion for the sports industry was undeniable. Listening to his stories about working with New York Yankees legends like Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera was incredible and they showcased his passion for building personal relationships with clients and consistently delivering beyond expectations.

鈥淚t was also inspiring to hear how he鈥檚 mentoring younger players, like current Yankees infielder Oswaldo Cabrera, to help them develop not just on the field but in their careers beyond it. During the lunch, he stressed the importance of going the extra mile, thinking outside the box, and developing strong relationships鈥攙alues that have been key to his success in the industry. Overall, I鈥檓 incredibly grateful to Mr. Steiner for taking the time to share his insights with us and to Falk College for offering such a unique opportunity.鈥

Tynan Weathers 鈥25, sport management major, food studies/business minors

鈥淭alking with Brandon Steiner was certainly an enlightening experience. I thoroughly enjoyed the stories he detailed to us with subjects ranging from Derek Jeter to Oswaldo Cabrera. Mr. Steiner has a passion for the sports industry as well as a major passion for 黑料不打烊 and specifically the sport management program. His discussion on both the NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) space and women鈥檚 sports brought in real world cases of how he viewed issues and solutions.

鈥淗owever, my favorite portion of the discussion is the fact that he seemed genuinely interested in our backgrounds, as he asked questions to learn more about who we are and our areas of interest moving forward. A major piece of advice I took away is the importance of being able to dedicate time and make sacrifices that others aren鈥檛 willing to make. That鈥檚 what puts you ahead of your competition.鈥

Steiner Student Support Fund

Last academic year, Steiner worked with the Falk College advancement team and Department of Sport Management to create the Brandon S. Steiner Sport Management Student Support Fund that 鈥渟upports health, housing, education and overall well-being of 黑料不打烊 undergraduate students enrolled in the Department of Sport Management in Falk College.鈥

The Steiner Student Support Fund awards support for a single academic year, and students can apply for funds by completing . A student can鈥檛 be awarded funding more than twice.

In addition to the Steiner Student Support Fund, there are other opportunities and awards available to students in the Falk College. Please visit the page on the Falk website for more information on how to apply.

]]> Veterans Day Spotlight: Student Veterans at 黑料不打烊 /blog/2024/11/11/veterans-day-spotlight-student-veterans-at-syracuse-university/ Mon, 11 Nov 2024 20:01:54 +0000 /?p=205277 Every day might be Veterans Day at 黑料不打烊, but on the official holiday, the (OVMA) is highlighting a group of student veterans who are critical to the growing community of military-connected students on campus.

The Executive Board for 黑料不打烊鈥檚 Student Veterans of America are all military veterans, and they’re all full-time students at the University. In addition to their academic responsibilities, many also hold jobs, have families and take on additional responsibilities on and off campus. It is because of their desire to be of service to something bigger than themselves that fuels the time and effort they give back to the campus community.

Get to know these impactful听student veterans.

Leonel 鈥淟eo鈥 Aviles 鈥26 鈥 U.S. Marine Corps Veteran
School of Information Studies

A man smiles while wearing his military uniform.

Leonel “Leo” Aviles

Leo, as he is affectionately known among friends and the military-connected community, is president of the Student Veterans Organization (SVO) at 黑料不打烊. Originally from Florida, Aviles found 黑料不打烊 through the Warrior-Scholar Project and credits the University鈥檚 admissions staff, along with OVMA’s staff with why he ultimately decided to enroll at 黑料不打烊.

鈥淭he staff at this university has open arms for veterans out there wanting to pursue higher education. The amount of people wanting to help veterans with school is incredible,鈥 says Aviles. 鈥淚 would highly encourage any military-connected student to reach out to the SVO to find out more about what opportunities are available on and off campus.鈥

Derick Ramos G鈥26 鈥 U.S. Marine Corps Veteran
College of Arts and Sciences

A man smiles while wearing his cap and gown.

Derick Ramos

Ramos served as a tank crewman in the Marines for four years and is currently the SVO’s vice president. A graduate student, Ramos is pursuing a Ph.D. in physics. One of the biggest reasons why Ramos chose 黑料不打烊 was because of the competitive academic programs available, particularly for doctoral studies.

鈥淲hen transitioning from the service we may believe that we are behind in some instances compared to other students attending college after high school,鈥 says Ramos, 鈥淜eep your head down and work hard, your dreams and goals will come true. Always remember the words of Winnie the Pooh, 鈥榊ou鈥檙e braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.鈥欌

Jurgen Baeza 鈥26 鈥 U.S. Navy Veteran
College of Engineering and Computer Science

A man poses for a headshot outside.

Jurgen Baeza

Baeza discovered 黑料不打烊 while still in high school in San Diego, California. His journey to Central New York required a brief stint in the U.S. Navy, serving as an aviation structural mechanic specializing in the F/A-18 Super Hornet鈥檚 safety equipment.

With an interest in computers starting at an early age, Baeza began teaching himself to code and is pursuing that interest as a computer science major. While trying to adapt to life as a non-traditional college student, Baeza came in contact with other student veterans on campus and quickly got involved with the SVO.

鈥淎s I started going to more events and talking to more of the student veterans, I would talk to them about our similar life experiences and I was able to relate to them a lot easier than those students who are a lot younger than me,鈥 Baeza says.

Savion Pollard 鈥26 鈥 U.S. Navy Veteran
College of Engineering and Computer Science

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Savion Pollard

Pollard served in the Navy for eight years working on board nuclear submarines as a nuclear electronics technician. His time at 黑料不打烊 has been marked by significant accomplishments, including being the first local hire for Micron and being an honored guest of U.S. Sen. Charles E. Schumer during the 2023 State of the Union Address听from President Joseph R. Biden L鈥68.

鈥淚 chose to come to 黑料不打烊 because it brought me closer to family, and because of its proclamation as the 鈥楤est Place for Vets,鈥欌 says Pollard, who is currently studying electrical engineering with a minor in computer science. 鈥淚鈥檝e grown to love the campus community, the 黑料不打烊 city community and the deep connection between the two.鈥

Pollard has been a member of the SVO鈥檚 executive board for a few years and says his biggest advice for new military-connected students is to 鈥渂uy into the campus culture and to try new things along the way. All of my greatest achievements as a student have been due to being involved and making myself uncomfortable,鈥 Pollard says.

Tojyea 鈥淭J鈥 Matally 鈥27 鈥 U.S. Marine Corps Veteran
College of Visual and Performing Arts

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Tojyea 鈥淭J鈥 Matally

Matally is a sophomore pursuing a degree in communications design, and he served as a combat photographer in the Marine Corps until 2023, when he opted to pursue higher education and found 黑料不打烊 because of its reputation for providing educational opportunities for veterans and military families.

鈥淚 chose to attend 黑料不打烊 because I had heard it was an ideal place for veterans to assimilate into higher education; plus, I wanted to remain in the New York area after being stationed on Long Island for five years,鈥 Matally says.

His advice to other student veterans is to 鈥渂e honest with your limitations and strengths, and enjoy your new transition. It鈥檚 a privilege to pause and invest in yourself for four or more years. Be grateful and lean on your community to support you throughout the journey,鈥 Matally says.

To learn more about the military-connected students at 黑料不打烊 and the programs and services available for student veterans, please visit the .

]]> Chancellor鈥檚 Task Force on Sexual and Relationship Violence Shares Findings From Student Survey /blog/2024/11/11/chancellors-task-force-on-sexual-and-relationship-violence-shares-findings-from-student-survey-2/ Mon, 11 Nov 2024 17:43:46 +0000 /?p=205275 Supporting the University鈥檚 ongoing efforts to raise awareness about, respond to and address sexual and relationship violence, the conducts the Sexual and Relationship Violence Survey, with the support of the , every two years in alignment with New York State Enough is Enough legislation requirement.

The results help to gain a comprehensive understanding of responding students鈥 experiences related to and awareness of sexual assault, stalking, dating violence and sexual harassment.

鈥淭he results of the Sexual and Relationship Violence Survey provide important insights that inform and guide programs, services and awareness efforts in preventing, educating and responding to interpersonal violence. We appreciate the time students took to complete the survey as their feedback is critical to our collective work in continuing to foster a safe and supportive campus climate for all,鈥 says task force co-chairs Sheriah Dixon, dean of students, and Kelly Chandler-Olcott, dean of the School of Education.

The survey administered in spring 2024 garnered a 22.7% response rate from a stratified random sample of nearly 6,000 undergraduate, graduate and law students. While this response rate was lower than the 2022 survey, the number of respondents was nearly the same because of the larger sample size in 2024. Students, faculty and staff can access the full results of the survey by logging into MySlice and selecting the Student Resources or Employee Resources tile, respectively.

Key findings and takeaways from the students who responded to the 2024 survey include the following:

  • Nearly 80% said they knew where they could get help if they or a friend were sexually assaulted, harassed, abused or stalked.
  • Nearly 80% said they had a general understanding of 黑料不打烊鈥檚 procedures for addressing sexual and relationship violence.
  • Nearly 70% had a general understanding of the role of the University鈥檚 Title IX coordinator.
  • Slightly less than 8% reported having experienced some form of non-consensual sexual contact (sexual assault) during their time at 黑料不打烊.
  • 6% indicated that they had experienced relationship abuse during their time as a student at 黑料不打烊. These behaviors included physical violence, threats, verbal abuse and coercive behavior.

Support and Resources

Students impacted by sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking and harassment can receive confidential counseling, advocacy and support, as well as discuss reporting options, with a member of the at the Barnes Center at The Arch 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The SRVR Team can be reached by calling 315.443.8000. For 24/7 confidential support and advocacy off campus, students may contact , an independent nonprofit organization, at 315.468.3260.

Reporting options include:

  • Title IX: call 315.443.0211; visit 005 Steele Hall; or email titleix@syr.edu.
  • Department of Public Safety: call 315.443.2224; call or send a message via the Orange Safe app; 711 from any campus phone; #78 on your cell; or visit 005 Sims Hall.
  • 黑料不打烊 Police Department: call 315.435.3016.
  • New York State Police: call 1.844.845.7269.
  • Anonymous 黑料不打烊 Reporting: .

Education, Awareness and Prevention Programs

Students, faculty and staff interested in getting involved in sexual and relationship violence prevention efforts on campus or seeking to learn more about sexual and relationship violence, can visit the following resources for additional information:

  • Participate in training opportunities offered by University offices and student organizations.
  • Participate in .

For more information about resources, support, reporting and involvement opportunities, visit the and the website.

]]> Fall Abroad: Exclusive Programs and Opportunities Students Can鈥檛 Miss /blog/2024/11/11/fall-abroad-exclusive-programs-and-opportunities-students-cant-miss/ Mon, 11 Nov 2024 15:53:12 +0000 /?p=205267 Six students walk across a bridge at the Strasbourg Center.

Applications for students interested in studying abroad during the Fall 2025 semester open on Nov. 15 at 9 a.m. EST. (Photo by Ross Oscar Knight)

It鈥檚 almost time to apply for fall 2025 study abroad programs. Learn more about what students can expect during a fall semester abroad.

Exclusive Fall-Only Programs

The fall semester provides unique study abroad opportunities for students in various academic disciplines and degree plans. Programs like Exploring Central Europe, Engineering in Strasbourg and Spanish Immersion in Santiago are specifically designed for the fall semester. Filled with immersive learning experiences, built-in program travel and unique courses, the fall is an ideal time to explore opportunities abroad.

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The fall semester provides unique study abroad opportunities for students in a variety of different academic disciplines and degree plans.

Around the globe, many 黑料不打烊 Abroad programs fit into unique degree paths. Drama majors and computer science students can enhance their skills in 听through program tracks that align with their major.

Second- or third-year students on a pre-health track or studying biology, biochemistry or chemistry are encouraged to explore , with a range of STEM-based courses and extracurricular activities. Second-year engineering students can set their sights on a semester abroad in 听while taking classes at INSA, a top-rated engineering university in France.

, embarking on its tenth year as a 黑料不打烊 study abroad program, is exclusively offered in the fall. Based in Wroclaw, Poland, students join a traveling learning community based in the heart of Central Europe and travel to Prague, Berlin and other nearby cities throughout the semester. Students act as action researchers and investigate sites tied to World War II, the Holocaust and Soviet totalitarian rule, studying politics, international relations, history, human rights and atrocity studies.

In the fall, the offers a full Spanish immersion semester with courses in Spanish taken at local Chilean universities. With an optional pre-semester program in Buenos Aires, Argentina, students can experience the vibrant Argentine political culture before beginning the semester in Santiago. Buenos Aries offers breathtaking views of Patagonia, Chilean coastlines and urban cities, and an opportunity to explore the rich Latin American culture.

The Benefits of Fall Study Abroad

The fall semester is an opportune time to take advantage of study abroad opportunities. Due to more flexibility with fall programs, students are more likely to be accepted into their preferred program and housing arrangement, and there are numerous available specifically for fall programs, including Fall-Only Supplemental Aid up to 10%.

Studying abroad in Europe in the fall also offers students the chance to experience once-in-a-lifetime events like the Christmas/Holiday markets in Strasbourg and Poland, local festivals, political events and more.

The Student Perspective

A student smiles while posing in front of a Chile sign while studying abroad.

Sophia Moore 鈥25 says the fall semester she spent studying abroad at the Santiago Center was “life-changing” and filled with new friendships, cultures and connections.

Sophia Moore ’25, who is studying television, radio and film in the while minoring in Spanish, spent the Fall 2023 semester in Santiago, Chile. Interested in improving her Spanish and learning about Chilean culture, Moore entered the semester with an open mind and was eager to learn more about Latin American culture while absorbing the Spanish language around her.

From embarking on the program鈥檚 iconic Signature Seminar in Buenos Aires to meeting new friends and classmates, Moore’s semester abroad got off to a good start. 鈥淏uenos Aires, Santiago, and all the other locations I visited while abroad were some of the most stunning, culturally rich places I鈥檝e ever visited, and that in itself was enough to excite me for the semester,” Moore says.

While studying at local universities, friendships were formed in culturally enriching courses. With travel to Patagonia, Cusco, Peru and Montevideo, Moore鈥檚 semester was filled with new cities, new friendships, new cultures and new connections. 鈥淢y semester in Santiago was life-changing. The city itself is modern, clean and well-connected. I look back fondly on my mornings spent commuting to school and feeling like a local,” Moore says.

Preparing to Study Abroad

Fall 2025 program applications open on Friday, Nov. 15 at 9 a.m. EST and can be found on the . The application deadline for most programs is March 15, 2025, and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. All students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as some programs have limited space. For specific deadlines, students should refer to each program鈥檚 application page.

For more information about fall programs, students can with an international program advisor or make a general advising appointment to explore multiple options. Advising appointments take place virtually or at the 黑料不打烊 Abroad satellite office, located on the lower level of Bird Library in room 002.

]]> New 鈥楬olidays at Hendricks鈥 Concert Tickets Will Be Available Nov. 18 /blog/2024/11/11/new-holidays-at-hendricks-concert-tickets-will-be-available-nov-18/ Mon, 11 Nov 2024 14:49:12 +0000 /?p=205262 A conductor leads a musical performance inside Hendricks Chapel.

Students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members are invited to 鈥淗olidays at Hendricks鈥 on Sunday, Dec. 8 in Hendricks Chapel. New this year, tickets are required to reserve your individual seat.

黑料不打烊 invites students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members to 鈥溾 on Sunday, Dec. 8 in Hendricks Chapel, to experience one of the most popular concerts of the calendar year. New this year, due to the concert’s growing popularity and limited seating in the Chapel, to reserve your seats for the free, in-person concert, tickets are required for Holidays at Hendricks and will be made available beginning on Monday, Nov. 18 at noon EST.

The two in-person performances will take place on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in Hendricks Chapel, while the recorded virtual concert will premiere on Thursday, Dec. 19, at 7 p.m. EST.

New and Important In-Person Concert Ticket Details

  • Complimentary tickets for the in-person Holidays at Hendricks shows can be ordered from the , beginning at noon EST on Nov. 18;
  • All guests will be invited to reserve specific seats in Hendricks Chapel;
  • Through this new digital platform, guests will be prompted to create an account, select individual seats and then receive their digital tickets. While tickets will not be made available until Nov. 18, guests can create an account at any time through the Student Box Office online.

Virtual Concert Registration Details

  • Registration for the Thursday, Dec. 19, world premiere virtual concert will also be available on Nov. 18 at noon EST;
  • Registration is required to receive the link to the YouTube premiere;
  • Visit the .

An ongoing tradition hosted by 听and the听听in the听, 鈥淗olidays at Hendricks鈥 celebrates the sounds of the season and is anchored by the听听and its director听, professor of applied music and performance and assistant director of choral activities in the Setnor School.

The student-centered concert features performances from:

  • 黑料不打烊 Symphony Orchestra, directed by James Tapia, associate professor of applied music and performance in the Setnor School;
  • The international award-winning 黑料不打烊 Singers, under the direction of John Warren, professor of applied music and performance and director of choral activities in the Setnor School, and Concert Choir, under the direction of Wendy Moy, dual assistant professor of music education in the College of Visual and Performing Arts and the ;
  • Student organists and University organist Anne Laver on the Hendricks Chapel organ;
  • 黑料不打烊鈥檚 big band, the Morton Schiff Jazz Ensemble, directed by John Coggiola, associate professor and chair of music education in the Setnor School and the School of Education;
  • The World Premiere of 鈥淕loria in Excelsis鈥 from Christmas Cantata, by Peppie Calvar.

Some musical selections for 2024 include 鈥淎 Christmas Festival,鈥 by Leroy Anderson, 鈥淲inter,鈥 by Antonio Vivaldi, a setting of 鈥淛oy to the World,鈥 arranged by Taylor Scott Davis and many more.

is free and available on a first-come, first-served basis in Irving Garage, Hillside Lot and the College Place lot. Those who require accessible parking or would like more information about the event may call Hendricks Chapel at 315.443.2901 or email听chapel@syr.edu.

Communication Access Realtime Translation, American Sign Language interpretation and AIRA will be provided at the in-person concerts. Captioning will be provided at the virtual concert. Doors to Hendricks Chapel will open 30 minutes prior to each concert start time.

For more information, visit听. Hendricks Chapel will also post regular updates about the event through its听,听听and听听pages.

]]> Campus Store Locations to Temporarily Close for Barnes & Noble Transition /blog/2024/11/08/campus-store-locations-to-temporarily-close-for-barnes-noble-transition/ Fri, 08 Nov 2024 23:27:52 +0000 /?p=205256 As part of the previously announced transition of the 黑料不打烊 Campus Store to Barnes & Noble College (BNC), store locations will undergo temporary closures over the next two weeks to allow for installation of new technology, staff training and other exciting changes.

The University community is asked to plan for any purchases they may need to make prior to the closings.

  • Campus Store and Market (Located in Schine Student Center)
    • Store will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 12, reopening Monday, Nov. 18.
  • Slocum Art and Supply Store (Located in Slocum Hall)
    • Store will be closed Friday, Nov. 15, reopening Monday, Nov. 18.
  • The Orange Shop (JMA Wireless Dome)
    • The shop will remain open during all games.
  • Campus Store Website: syrcampusstore.com
    • The Campus Store website will be down for maintenance between Monday, Nov. 11, and Monday, Nov. 18. A new website (with a new URL) will launch soon after.

Following its partnership with BNC, the Campus Store will offer an expanded product assortment and enhanced customer experience in the campus locations and online through dynamic, personalized web and mobile experiences. Changes will roll out throughout the remainder of the fall semester and will continue into spring 2025.

]]> Gift From 黑料不打烊 Parents Debbie and Ajay Nagpal to Create New Faculty Fellowship /blog/2024/11/08/gift-from-syracuse-parents-debbie-and-ajay-nagpal-to-create-new-faculty-fellowship/ Fri, 08 Nov 2024 20:43:54 +0000 /?p=205249 two people standing near large body of water

Debbie and Ajay Nagpal

Ajay and Debbie Nagpal recently pledged a major donation to create the Nagpal Family Faculty Fellowship, which will support a faculty fellow in the Martin J. Whitman School of Management.

The Nagpals鈥 gift is part of the . The program was launched in 2022 to accelerate the creation of endowments for professorships, chairs and faculty support funds. It is part of the $1.5 billion .

鈥満诹喜淮蜢 is dedicated to excellence in the classroom that translates to the real world,鈥 says Alex McKelvie, interim dean of the Whitman School and professor of entrepreneurship. 鈥淲e are grateful to Debbie and Ajay Nagpal for this gift to support the research and scholarship for which the University is known.鈥

鈥淭hroughout our family鈥檚 experience with 黑料不打烊 and the Whitman School of Business, we have been incredibly impressed with the faculty members that we have been fortunate to meet and engage with on campus,” Debbie and Ajay Nagpal say. “It is a privilege to support their work and we are excited to see the continued impact of the Forever Orange Faculty Excellence Program.鈥

are the parents of Alec Nagpal, a senior and a major in the finance program in the Whitman School. They have been active members of the 黑料不打烊 Parents Council, which Ajay calls a 鈥渂ridge鈥 to connect parents to the University. The parents of four say 黑料不打烊 was the right fit for their son, with the ability to specialize across the 13 schools and colleges and all-around spirit of the University. According to Debbie, her son was sold 鈥渇rom the minute he saw the school.鈥

Ajay Nagpal is president and chief operating officer of Millennium Management, a global investment firm. Debbie Nagpal also has a background in the financial industry, including a decade with Goldman Sachs.

鈥淎t Whitman, when you go to the classes and you listen to the professors, there鈥檚 such a wealth of resources, both from the academic and the practitioner鈥檚 perspective,鈥 says Ajay, noting that beyond the academic side of business, the school teaches students how to conduct themselves in the workplace.

鈥淗ighly engaged families like the Nagpals are crucial to the 黑料不打烊 community and mission,鈥 said Whitman School Dean for Advancement and External Engagement Michael Paulus. 鈥淲e cannot thank them enough not only for their support for the Forever Orange Faculty Excellence Program but also for their enthusiastic involvement in the intellectual, social and philanthropic life of the university and the Whitman School.鈥

The Nagpals have supported other University initiatives, including the Annual Fund, Student Experience Fund, Whitman School of Management Dean鈥檚 Fund and Hendricks Chapel Dean鈥檚 Discretionary Fund. They are active in philanthropy at a number of other universities and institutions and emphasize the importance of aligning their giving with their values. 鈥淲e have to believe in the mission, we have to believe in the institution, we have to feel aligned with what they’re trying to accomplish,鈥 Ajay says.

Throughout their son鈥檚 time at 黑料不打烊, Ajay and Debbie have been a regular presence at parents鈥 programs and other learning experiences like faculty lectures. Debbie notes that she has appreciated not only the communication between the Whitman School and parents about the student experience, but also the ability for parents to learn.

鈥淲e are both attracted to academic environments, the resources and interacting with faculty. That engagement is something that fuels both of us,鈥 says Ajay.

It is fitting, then, that their gift will bolster the recruitment and retention of world-class faculty scholars.

About 黑料不打烊

黑料不打烊 is a private research university that advances knowledge across disciplines to drive breakthrough discoveries and breakout leadership. Our collection of 13 schools and colleges with over 200 customizable majors closes the gap between education and action, so students can take on the world. In and beyond the classroom, we connect people, perspectives and practices to solve interconnected challenges with interdisciplinary approaches. Together, we鈥檙e a powerful community that moves ideas, individuals and impact beyond what鈥檚 possible.

About Forever Orange: The Campaign for 黑料不打烊

Orange isn鈥檛 just our color. It鈥檚 our promise to leave the world better than we found it. Forever Orange: The Campaign for 黑料不打烊 is poised to do just that. Fueled by more than 150 years of fearless firsts, together we can enhance academic excellence, transform the student experience and expand unique opportunities for learning and growth. Forever Orange endeavors to raise $1.5 billion in philanthropic support, inspire 125,000 individual donors to participate in the campaign, and actively engage one in five alumni in the life of the University. Now is the time to show the world what Orange can do. Visit听听to learn more.

Story by Suzi Morales

]]> A $2.5M Challenge to Build Futures for People With Disabilities /blog/2024/11/08/a-2-5m-challenge-to-build-futures-for-people-with-disabilities/ Fri, 08 Nov 2024 16:00:11 +0000 /?p=205215 two people with graphic overlay of orange triangles

Robert 鈥86 and Kathryn Taishoff

How do you inspire people to open their hearts and provide the support to raise the hefty sum of $2.5 million? Just ask retired U.S. Navy Capt. Robert 鈥淩ob鈥 P. Taishoff 鈥86 who sees opportunities where others see obstacles, and who is determined to change the way the world views intellectual disability. With the recent Taishoff Family Foundation gift of $2.5 million to inclusive higher education at 黑料不打烊, Taishoff is challenging others to see the world the way he does and match his family鈥檚 pledge.

鈥淚鈥檝e seen the confidence that these young men and women with intellectual disabilities develop when given educational opportunities, and it鈥檚 mind-blowing,鈥 says Taishoff. 鈥淚f we give them the chance to pursue their interests and prepare them for careers, just like we do with every student at 黑料不打烊, they will thrive, excel, succeed and surprise us.鈥

Taishoff continues to marvel at the successes of the students who attend InclusiveU and the accomplishments of the , named for his father in 2009 with a $1.1 million grant from Taishoff. The center and InclusiveU have become national models for the inclusion and education of students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. At that time, Taishoff was a University Trustee; he served as a voting trustee from 2009 to 2021 and is now a life trustee. Taishoff has been involved in many University initiatives, but it was inclusive education and the work going on at the (CDI) in the School of Education that captured his whole heart.

Taishoff鈥檚 daughter, Jackie, was born with Down syndrome in 2001, and he experienced firsthand the promise and the heartbreak felt by the families of young people often marginalized by society. 鈥淛ackie is very social and friendly, and frequently surprises us with what she鈥檚 capable of doing,鈥 says Taishoff. He鈥檇 love to see her attend InclusiveU but as a resident of Maryland, her benefits associated with her disability won鈥檛 cross state lines. The portability of benefits is one of those systemic policy issues that CDI鈥檚 staff is working to change, helping students overcome barriers to pursue an education and career.

According to Sara Hart Weir, a national expert in disability policy and former president of the National Down Syndrome Society, Taishoff is the kind of visionary who 鈥渟ees endless opportunities not just for Jackie, but for all people with disabilities. Rob wants them to have the kinds of opportunities every other American has, from education to health care, from financial services to careers.鈥 Weir says individuals with Down syndrome are an 鈥渦ntapped workforce who, with access to programs like InclusiveU, can skill up, enter the workforce and become taxpayers.鈥 She says InclusiveU is the 鈥渂est of the best鈥 in providing these kinds of opportunities.

Strengthening Programming

The Taishoff Family Foundation has contributed several million dollars over the years to strengthen CDI, the Taishoff Center and InclusiveU, providing resources for programmatic growth. 鈥淭hey鈥檝e achieved all their goals in the last five-year plan and that set the stage for the next five-year plan,鈥 says Taishoff, who hopes his new gift will be leveraged to bring in new donor support. The next five-year plan seeks to grow enrollment by 25% and offer new experiences for students with intellectual disability.

鈥淲e鈥檙e never satisfied with what we鈥檙e doing,鈥 says Beth Myers, the Lawrence B. Taishoff Associate Professor of Inclusive Education, executive director of the Taishoff Center and assistant director of CDI. 鈥淲e may be the largest program of our kind in the nation, but there are always more opportunities to pursue. For example, I dream of first providing our students with a two-week study abroad in Italy with the goal of a full semester of study abroad in any location where any other 黑料不打烊 student can go. Am I dreaming huge dreams? Yes. Is it possible? Yes!鈥 But, Myers acknowledges, it takes more resources and staffing to achieve those dreams.

Myers credits her 鈥渁mazing team and an incredible staff at InclusiveU who would do anything for these students鈥 to deliver on dreams. She has watched the program at InclusiveU grow from 14 students in three majors to 100 students in 45 majors taking more than 300 courses across the University. 鈥淲e have allies in every department across campus, top down and bottom up support,鈥 says Myers. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a culture grounded in the University鈥檚 60-plus year history in disability advocacy. People really value the work we do in inclusion.鈥

鈥淚 am continuously inspired by Rob Taishoff鈥檚 generosity and, now, his strategic challenge to others to help advance 黑料不打烊鈥檚 leadership in the disability community,鈥 says Chancellor Kent Syverud. 鈥淩ob persists in challenging all of us to think of innovative and creative solutions and to collaborate across units and colleges to ensure equitable opportunities for all our students and to be a standard-bearer for academic institutions nationwide.鈥

Through those opportunities, Taishoff sees how students become one with the University community. 鈥淥ur intellectually disabled students are woven into the fabric of the University, from the classroom to living arrangements, from social activities to career preparation,鈥 says Taishoff.

Going Beyond

CDI鈥檚 strategic plan for growth goes beyond assisting the growth of the Taishoff Center and enrollment in InclusiveU. It would enhance access to higher education among students in the 黑料不打烊 City School district (nationally, less than 2% of high school students with intellectual disability go to college). It would invest in innovative technical assistance for disabled students and establish an Inclusive Higher Education Technical Assistance Center to help other colleges and universities. It would support research, fellowships and teaching to advance the field. It would provide more resources for career advising and career placement (only 17% of adults with intellectual disabilities are employed nationally). The newly established Robert and Kathryn Taishoff Fund would support many of these initiatives and scholarship support for students.

In addition to the new fund, the latest Taishoff gift continues support through the Lawrence B. Taishoff Center for Inclusive Higher Education Endowed Fund. Part of the $1.5 billion , Taishoff鈥檚 gift builds on and the legacy of the School of Education. Rob Taishoff鈥檚 father Lawrence and grandfather Sol philanthropically supported education, journalism and health research. Taishoff says his father was 鈥渆xceptionally close鈥 to granddaughter Jackie, perhaps because he had witnessed a cousin with Down syndrome sent to an institution and shielded away from society and opportunity.

Taishoff says his own military experience also reinforced the family鈥檚 commitment to opening the doors of opportunity. He spent more than two decades in active duty in the Navy and managed Navy and Marine Corps attorneys and civilians representing service members. 鈥淣o matter what background or walk of life someone was from, whether enlisted or an officer, we were all pulling for the same goals, trying to fulfill a mission,鈥 Taishoff says. 鈥淚 saw people who were given opportunities in the military that they would not have had otherwise, and I saw them thrive and excel.鈥

The Taishoff Family Foundation鈥檚 legacy aligns with that of the School of Education, which is recognized as an international leader in the deinstitutionalization and school inclusion movements. The school is home to the first disability studies program in the country and the first joint degree program in law and disability studies, and it helped 黑料不打烊 become the first research university to launch an integrated elementary and special education teacher education program.

鈥淚t鈥檚 time to build on history once again,鈥 says Taishoff. 鈥淚 hope others will join me in creating new futures for countless young people who deserve a chance to contribute in ways that will amaze us.鈥

About 黑料不打烊

黑料不打烊 is a private research university that advances knowledge across disciplines to drive breakthrough discoveries and breakout leadership. Our collection of 13 schools and colleges with over 200 customizable majors closes the gap between education and action, so students can take on the world. In and beyond the classroom, we connect people, perspectives and practices to solve interconnected challenges with interdisciplinary approaches. Together, we鈥檙e a powerful community that moves ideas, individuals and impact beyond what鈥檚 possible.

About Forever Orange: The Campaign for 黑料不打烊

Orange isn鈥檛 just our color. It鈥檚 our promise to leave the world better than we found it. Forever Orange: The Campaign for 黑料不打烊 is poised to do just that. Fueled by more than 150 years of fearless firsts, together we can enhance academic excellence, transform the student experience and expand unique opportunities for learning and growth. Forever Orange endeavors to raise $1.5 billion in philanthropic support, inspire 125,000 individual donors to participate in the campaign, and actively engage one in five alumni in the life of the University. Now is the time to show the world what Orange can do. Visit听听to learn more.

]]> Faculty and Staff Open Enrollment Ends Today /blog/2024/11/08/faculty-and-staff-open-enrollment-ends-today-5/ Fri, 08 Nov 2024 13:21:06 +0000 /?p=205165 The Office of Human Resources encourages eligible individuals to review their benefits on MySlice to ensure their choices are in place for Jan. 1, 2025. This is the one time of year to elect or change coverage for many benefits, unless one experiences a听.

More information is available on the听听to help answer any questions. If faculty and staff have any additional questions about Open Enrollment or benefits, please contact听HR Shared Services听at 315.443.4042.

]]> Community Review Board Announces New Vice Chair and Members /blog/2024/11/08/community-review-board-announces-new-vice-chair-and-members/ Fri, 08 Nov 2024 12:49:14 +0000 /?p=205154 Lindsey Oliver, a second-year law student in the is making strides in the criminal defense field while actively contributing to the University鈥檚 (CRB) as the new vice chair. With a background in criminal justice studies and psychology from Westminster College in Pennsylvania, Oliver鈥檚 journey to law school was shaped by a series of pivotal experiences, including a study on racial and mental illness bias in the criminal justice system and an internship at the Monroe County Public Defender鈥檚 Office. Now a 2L, Oliver is focused on a career in criminal defense.

Involvement with the CRB began when the previous law student representative, Omnia Shedid L鈥24, sought a successor. Intrigued by the CRB鈥檚 role in reviewing complaints about听the conduct of Department of Public Safety (DPS) officers, Oliver stepped into the position, driven by a passion for justice and equality.

As vice chair of the CRB, she emphasizes the importance of student input in maintaining campus safety. 鈥淗aving a student in the vice chair position allows the student body to be more involved in decision-making,鈥 Oliver says. 鈥淭he goal is to enhance the relationship between DPS and the student population by ensuring student voices are heard in policy and procedure discussions.鈥

Oliver also aims to raise awareness about the CRB鈥檚 role on campus. 鈥淭he CRB is a valuable asset to students, but it鈥檚 sometimes underutilized because people don鈥檛 know what we do,鈥 Oliver says. By increasing visibility, she hopes to encourage more students and DPS members to utilize the CRB for appeals, ensuring their concerns are addressed.

History of the CRB

The CRB was created following an independent review of DPS by former Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch in 2020-21. It is responsible for:

  • reviewing appeals of civilian complaints regarding DPS officer conduct;
  • reviewing and commenting on prospective new DPS policies, procedures and trainings;
  • reviewing key community-facing functions of DPS; and
  • issuing to the University community a public annual report of findings and recommendations.

CRB Membership

Since last fall, the CRB has added new members, including:

  • Fatoumata Barry 鈥27, undergraduate student,听College of Arts and Sciences
  • Avva Boroujerdi 鈥25, undergraduate student, Whitman School of Management
  • Rosemary Martin 鈥26, undergraduate student,听College of Arts and Sciences
  • Lindsey Oliver听(vice chair),听graduate student,听College of Law
  • Christina Papaleo, learning and development specialist,听Office of Diversity and Inclusion
  • Andrea Persin, assistant dean of budget, finance and administration,听College of Arts and Sciences
  • Lynnie Westafer, graduate student, Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics
  • Tanya Williamson, assistant vice president, Office of Diversity and Inclusion

Additionally, several members are still completing their term from last year, including:

  • La鈥橩esa Allen, community standards coordinator, Community Standards
  • Rebecca Reed Kantrowitz, associate dean, Hendricks Chapel
  • Mary Kiernan, associate teaching professor, Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics (chair)
  • Maria Pettolina, professor of practice, Forensic and National Security Sciences Institute, College of Arts and Sciences

The CRB has also engaged two highly experienced consultants to advise on its work. Bethaida 鈥淏ea鈥 Gonz谩lez, former vice president for community engagement, special assistant to the chancellor and dean of University College, is senior advisor to the CRB; and Melvin 鈥淭ony鈥 Perez, former chief of public safety for Monroe Community College, serves as its expert law enforcement consultant.

For more information,听听or contact the CRB directly by email to听CRB@syr.edu.

]]> 35 Years Later: How the Fall of the Berlin Wall Reshaped Europe /blog/2024/11/07/35-years-later-how-the-fall-of-the-berlin-wall-reshaped-europe/ Thu, 07 Nov 2024 20:37:13 +0000 /?p=205206 The 35th anniversary of the Berlin Wall鈥檚 fall is a significant milestone in German history and the Cold War鈥檚 end. Commemorated on November 9, 2024, it honors the historic night when East and West Berliners came together to peacefully dismantle the wall that had divided them for nearly 30 years, symbolizing freedom鈥檚 victory over oppression and paving the way for German reunification. , history professor at 黑料不打烊’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, shared his thoughts on the 35th anniversary below. If you’d like to schedule an interview with him, please reach out to Vanessa Marquette, media relations specialist, at vrmarque@syr.edu.

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Osamah F. Khalil

Khalil writes: “Even before the dramatic pictures of Germans taking down the Berlin Wall thirty five years ago, there were significant movements toward ending the Cold War. Almost a year earlier, Mikhail Gorbachev, General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, addressed the United Nations in December 1988 about finding a way ‘towards a new world order.’ This was part of a broader effort by Gorbachev to reduce Cold War tensions and eliminate nuclear weapons. However, he encountered skepticism in the Reagan administration that was also mirrored in the U.S. press. Gorbachev’s attempts to reach an international audience was matched by his efforts to institute reforms within the Soviet Union and Soviet-bloc states.

Gorbachev鈥檚 economic reforms had intended and unintended consequences. Within the Soviet Union, they were accompanied by calls for greater political reforms and liberalization. Gorbachev also worked to install reformers within the leadership of the Soviet-bloc states. This included forcing East Germany鈥檚 hard-line Erich Honecker to step down. In addition, Gorbachev was adamant that unlike previous Soviet leaders, he would not attempt to suppress protests by force or deploy the Soviet military to secure the rule of communist governments in the Warsaw Pact nations. This was brought into stark relief by the Tiananmen Square protests in China in May 1989. Gorbachev was on a state visit to China when the protests occurred, and the harsh crackdown on the protests was only launched after he left. Gorbachev vowed that he would not repeat these actions.

Gorbachev鈥檚 determination was tested throughout the summer and fall by protests and a migration crisis in East Germany. In October, Soviet Foreign Minister Edward Shevardnadze declared that Warsaw Pact countries would be allowed to determine their own domestic affairs and ‘go their own way,’ which he referred to as the ‘Sinatra Doctrine.’ By early November, an unfolding economic and political crisis in East Germany as well as Gorbachev鈥檚 unwillingness to intervene, helped set the stage for the remarkable events at the Berlin Wall.

The building and the deconstruction of the Berlin Wall represented two symbols. In constructing the wall in August 1961, the Soviet Union and East Germany hoped to stem the ‘brain drain’ to West Germany and beyond while deescalating tensions with the United States. Instead, it became a symbol of repressive authoritarian rule to be challenged and dismantled. Even if the wall鈥檚 destruction wasn鈥檛 inevitable 鈥 or the way that it occurred 鈥 it provided indelible images of the desire for freedom globally that remain more than three decades later.

The end of the Cold War provided an impetus for German unification and European integration. There was movement towards this since the end of the Second World War, including the creation of the Council of Europe (1949) and the European Economic Community (1957). In addition, there were economic ties between East and West Germany that predated the end of the Cold War and unification. Although the establishment of the European Union in 1993 appeared to offer a more hopeful future, the past decade has witnessed tensions within the EU that threaten economic and political stability in Europe. With the election of Donald Trump in the United States and the rising popularity of right-wing parties in Germany and France, those trends may become more pronounced over the next four years. Indeed, the fortieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall may see a different Europe and increasingly strained Euro-American relations.”

]]> How the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs Helps Veteran and Military-Connected Students Pursue Their Higher Ed Goals (Podcast) /blog/2024/11/07/how-the-office-of-veteran-and-military-affairs-helps-veteran-and-military-connected-students-pursue-their-higher-ed-goals-podcast/ Thu, 07 Nov 2024 19:51:50 +0000 /?p=205182 An orange microphone and the text Cuse Conversations is at the top left, and an Orange block S is at the top right. Next to a smiling man's headshot is the text Dwayne Murray 97, Deputy Director, Office of Veteran and Military Affairs.

Dwayne Murray, deputy director of the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA), discusses its impact on campus and around the world, explores what sets 黑料不打烊 apart as a best place for veterans and shares his love for working with veterans and military-connected students.

黑料不打烊 has a long, proud history of serving our veterans and military-connected students that dates back to World War I and the post-World War II era when thousands of veterans embarked on their journey to a college degree through the G.I. Bill.

One of the central organizations on campus that helps the University accomplish this mission is the (OVMA), which, for the last 10 years has played a critical role in helping veterans, military-connected students and their family members pursue their higher education dreams.

Dwayne Murray 鈥97 is living out his dream job as the OVMA鈥檚 deputy director, and he鈥檚 proud of the work the organization does through its programs and initiatives while serving as the University鈥檚 central hub for veteran and military-connected students.

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Dwayne Murray

鈥淭he OVMA sets our veteran and military-connected students with an opportunity to go through the entire life cycle of being connected to 黑料不打烊, from being recruited to when they graduate with their degrees,鈥 Murray says. 鈥淲e provide student success opportunities, immersion trips, job readiness activities and an outstanding 100% job placement rate thanks to our career services office.鈥

Murray was a track and field student-athlete on campus and earned degrees in sociology ( and ) and information management and technology () before enlisting in the U.S. Army immediately after graduating.

Following a decorated 25-year active-duty career in the Army, both as an enlisted soldier and an officer, Murray returned to his alma mater in June 2022 to take on this latest career challenge, which blends his passion for his country with his drive to help veteran and military-connected students achieve their goals.

鈥淭o be at the intersection of where I’ve had some of the most formidable experiences of my life as a student, and then to combine that with the purpose, direction and motivation that comes from being in the Army, I had to take advantage of this opportunity,鈥 Murray says. 鈥淚t’s the only calling for me that was bigger than continuing to serve in the military because I could pay back my institution, I could pay back the students that walk these halls and I could share those lessons I鈥檝e learned and experiences I鈥檝e had with our campus community.鈥

On this 鈥溾機use Conversation,鈥 Murray discusses the impact the OVMA has had on campus and around the world, explores what sets 黑料不打烊 apart as a best place for veterans and shares his love for working with veterans and military-connected students.

Check out . A transcript [PDF] is also available.

Global Impact as a Best Place for Veterans

Murray says the commitment to our veterans and military-connected students is 鈥渂aked into our DNA as a University,鈥 including the advent of the Student Army Training Corps, which was the forerunner to the Army ROTC. 黑料不打烊 was also home to one of the first Air Force ROTC programs on a college campus in the nation.

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Dwayne Murray (second from left) poses with attendees at the OVMA’s Stars & Stripes tailgate.

Among the many ways the OVMA and the University help facilitate the transition from active duty to student, Murray points to:

  • a simplified, streamlined admissions process, including waiving application fees, which has led to a 300% increase in enrollment over the last 10 years;
  • customized support services;
  • innovative and creative programming under the leadership of Director of Veteran Career Services Jennifer Pluta G鈥15 that has yielded a 100% job placement rate for student veterans;
  • a welcoming and inclusive environment, featuring various affinity groups;
  • strong cross-campus relationships that lead to expanded opportunities for students; and
  • significant scholarship opportunities that eliminate financial barriers to a degree.
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Dwayne Murray enjoyed a decorated 25-year active-duty career in the U.S. Army, both as an enlisted soldier and an officer, before returning to 黑料不打烊 in June 2022.

Add it all up and Murray says it鈥檚 easy to see why Military Times consistently ranks 黑料不打烊 among the 鈥渂est place for veterans鈥 among private universities.

鈥淲e are fully committed to enhancing the opportunities for our students, and these efforts have led to a global impact,鈥 Murray says. 鈥淲e have close to 60 veterans enrolled in the fully interactive hybrid online juris doctorate program [known as JDinteractive], which gives our veterans and military-connected students the opportunity to earn their law degree completely online. We have students in the Defense Comptrollership program, that earn an MBA from the and a master鈥檚 degree in public administration through the Maxwell School. They go on to serve as leaders in their civilian agencies or their military branch of service.鈥

National Veterans and Military Families Month

While Murray has always seen 黑料不打烊 as part of his identity鈥攚hen he was 7 years old, his grandmother bought him a 黑料不打烊 sweatshirt from the Salvation Army that became a cherished possession鈥攖he University is also ingrained in his family.

Dwayne鈥檚 wife, Alison Murray 鈥01, currently serves as the assistant dean for student assistance with Hendricks Chapel, where she is responsible for religious and spiritual outreach programs and services that assist students seeking holistic support. Alison, who earned a nursing degree on campus, served in the Army for more than 20 years.

With November being National Veterans and Military Families Month, the Murrays are an outstanding example of service to country and passion for giving back to students.

鈥淎lison is a nurse by trade, and Hendricks Chapel is like a hospital in that she can diagnose folks and provide them with the type of support and assistance they need to grow, thrive and be successful,鈥 Dwayne says. 鈥淚t鈥檚 an amazing feeling knowing we share this strong connection with our alma mater.鈥

A wife and husband pose for a photo while sitting on a bench at 黑料不打烊.

Alison and Dwayne Murray.

]]> What Happens to the Pending Criminal and Civil Cases Against Trump Following His Election? /blog/2024/11/06/what-happens-to-the-pending-criminal-and-civil-cases-against-trump-following-his-election/ Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:27:40 +0000 /?p=205171 As Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House in January, he continues to face a barrage of legal actions against him.听 黑料不打烊 law professor has been following the criminal and civil cases.

In this article, Prof. Germain summarizes the status of all of the cases and discusses what happens next. If you’d like to schedule an interview, please contact Ellen James Mbuqe, executive director of media relations at ejmbuqe@syr.edu.

Criminal Cases

  1. Falsifying Business Records, New York Law.听 Trump has been convicted and is scheduled to be sentenced for a Class E felony for falsifying business records in the criminal case brought by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, and pending before Judge Juan Merchan.听 He faces potential prison time in the case.
  2. Election Interference, Georgia Law.听 Trump has been indicted in Georgia by District Attorney Fani Willis for election interference.听 The case has been mired in controversy following revelations that Willis had an affair with special prosecutor Nathan Wade.听 Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee allowed Willis to continue with the prosecution if Wade resigned, which he did, but the case has been derailed by an appeal from Trump and the other defendants.
  3. Classified Documents – Federal Law.听 Trump has been indicted by Special Counsel Jack Smith on federal charges for stealing, retaining, and making false statements about classified documents that he took from the White House after losing the 2020 election.听 The case was assigned to District Judge Aileen Cannon, who was appointed by Trump, and was reversed by the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals for earlier rulings improperly taking jurisdiction and appointing a special master during the investigation of the document theft.听 Judge Cannon dismissed the charges against Trump on a technicality, by finding that Jack Smith鈥檚 appointment under the Department of Justice鈥檚 special counsel regulation, and the regulation itself, violated the appointments clause of the Constitution.听 Cannon did not give the government an opportunity to remedy the election clause deficiency, such as by appointing a Senate approved United States Attorney to supervise the case.听 Cannon鈥檚 decision is on appeal to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals.
  4. Election Interference – Federal Law.听 Trump has been indicted by Special Counsel Jack Smith for election interference in the 2020 election.听 The case was delayed because of controversy concerning the standard for presidential immunity.听 The trial court and the D.C. Circuit ruled that a former president has no immunity for crimes committed while in office.听 The Supreme Court reversed that in , ruling that a president has broad immunity for actions taken even in bad faith and for personal gain broadly connected with his official duties.听 Prosecutor Jack Smith has attempted to limit the indictment to address the Supreme Court鈥檚 immunity ruling, but serious immunity questions remain.听 The case is pending before Judge Tanja Chutkan, a Barack Obama appointee.

Civil Cases

  1. Defamation – New York Law.听 E. Jean Carroll recovered an $83,300,000 civil judgment against Trump in Manhattan for defamation.听 Carroll claimed that Donald Trump sexually attacked her in a department store in the 1990s, and claimed that Trump鈥檚 denials and attacks constituted defamation.听 Trump posted a bond and obtained a stay pending appeal, and the case is on appeal.
  2. Financial Statement Fraud – New York Law.听 New York Attorney General Letitia James, who campaigned for election on promises to 鈥済et Trump,鈥 brought civil claims against Trump for disgorgement of gains realized by using an inflated personal financial statement used when seeking insurance policies and obtaining secured claims for his subsidiary corporations from sophisticated lenders.听 State court judge Arthur F. Engoron awarded the Attorney General $363,800,000 in damages, which now amounts to over $450,000,000 with interest.听 The court also barred Trump and other executives from being officers of a New York corporation, and appointed a receiver to liquidate Trump鈥檚 company.听 The Court of Appeals granted a special stay pending appeal upon the posting of a reduced $175,000,000 bond.听 The liberal 1st Department Appellate Division raised questions about the propriety of the judgment.

There seems little doubt that the federal cases brought by Jack Smith will be terminated.

Gregory Germain

What happens to the Criminal Cases?

The Department of Justice has issued two detailed memorandum opinions, one in 1973 and another in , discussing a sitting president鈥檚 scope of immunity from criminal and civil actions.听 In both opinions, the Department determined that a sitting president cannot be indicted, prosecuted or jailed for a criminal claim while in office.听 The Department based both decisions on the principles of separation of powers 鈥 holding that the indictment, prosecution or jailing of a sitting president would allow one branch of government (the judiciary) to interfere with another branch of government (the executive).听 No other executive officers (including the Vice President 鈥 a matter of contemporaneous concern for Vice President Spiro Agnew in 1973) would enjoy such immunity.听 The opinions apply equally to federal and state prosecutions.

So it鈥檚 clear that the federal prosecutions brought by Jack Smith will not continue, even if Trump did not pardon himself or cause Smith to be removed from office and replaced with a loyal alternative.听 And there is every indication from Trump that he will attempt to remove Smith or accept his resignation, or more likely will pardon himself.听 While the Department has another opinion rejecting the President鈥檚 power to self-pardon, the Supreme Court鈥檚 immunity ruling stated that a President鈥檚 pardon power is unlimited 鈥 even suggesting that the corrupt sale of pardons would not affect the validity of the pardons.听 So I have no doubt that the Supreme Court majority would uphold a self-pardon.听 So there seems little doubt that the federal cases brought by Jack Smith will be terminated.

The President鈥檚 pardon power does not extend to state prosecutions.听 However, the Justice Department鈥檚 separation of powers rulings apply to all criminal prosecutions, state and federal.听 Under the Justice Department鈥檚 opinion, it seems clear that the state criminal prosecutions must be stayed while President Trump is in office.听 There is even an argument under those opinions that the cases must be dismissed, because the opinions held that an indictment of a sitting president that was stayed from further prosecution while in office would interfere with the functioning of the presidency.听 The same could be argued for a stayed sentence.听 I also have no doubt that the current Supreme Court would agree with the separation of powers arguments made in the Justice Department鈥檚 rulings.听 In its immunity decision, the Supreme Court adopted the broadest possible view of presidential immunity, and even the dissenting justices expressed concern about politically-based state prosecutions interfering with the functioning of the president.听 So in all likelihood, the state criminal cases will be put on hold during Trump鈥檚 presidency.听 If they try to continue with the prosecutions, or even to impose a stayed sentence, I suspect the decisions will be reversed on appeal.听 It is even possible that the cases will be dismissed.

What Happens to the Civil Cases?

The continuation of the civil cases is far more uncertain.听 There are two important civil precedents from the Supreme Court:听 , and .听 In Nixon v. Fitzgerald, the Court recognized that the sitting president is broadly immune from liability in civil actions for official conduct, both while in office or afterward.听 The case has limited applicability to the three civil actions discussed above, because all of the alleged acts (defamation, falsifying business records, and inflating financial statement) had nothing to do with his official acts, not did the acts occur primarily while he was in office.

The second case, Clinton v Jones, involved civil charges by Paula Jones for alleged misconduct before Clinton was in office and completely unrelated to his official duties.听 The Supreme Court held that the civil charges could continue, but that the court would have to make special arrangements from the president鈥檚 participation in the action so as not to interfere with the performance of his presidential duties, suggesting that any depositions would have to be taken in the White House, and that the president could not be compelled to testify live).听 So the Clinton case suggests that the appeals in the civil cases can continue, because they are unlikely to require President Trump鈥檚 personal participation.听 If, as I think likely because of legal errors and excessive awards, the civil cases are reversed on appeal and remanded for new trials, the courts on remand would have to be very careful to conduct a fair trial without interfering with the president鈥檚 official functions.

If the election shows anything, it shows that the public does not like politically motivated prosecutions and impeachments.

Gregory Germain

Thoughts on the Future of Politically Motivated Prosecutions

The Democratic Party and its politically motivated government prosecutors also need to reconsider their actions.听 If the election shows anything, it shows that the public does not like politically motivated prosecutions and impeachments.听 The argument that Trump was a convicted felon backfired, as the public saw him as a victim of biased and politically motivated prosecutions brought in Democratic strongholds.听 Now the ball is in Trump鈥檚 court to see if he will carry through on his threats to 鈥渄o unto others as they did unto him.鈥澨 If he does carry through on his threats, I suspect his support will quickly fade.

]]> Packing for the Future: A Marine Supply Specialist鈥檚 Transition to College Life /blog/2024/11/06/packing-for-the-future-a-marine-supply-specialists-transition-to-college-life/ Wed, 06 Nov 2024 14:34:04 +0000 /?p=205156 One of the greatest capabilities that exist within the U.S. military is the global logistics system that allows everything from large military transport vehicles to personal hygiene items to move around the world in a timely manner, even to some of the most austere and remote environments on the planet. U.S. Marine Corps veteran Leonel Aviles 鈥26, or 鈥淟eo鈥 as his friends call him, once served as a critical component in that global supply chain before coming to 黑料不打烊 to pursue higher education.

鈥淚 joined in 2017, right after high school. Two weeks after I graduated, I headed to boot camp,鈥 says Aviles, an undergraduate student studying at .

Aviles served as a warehouse specialist in the Marines, spending his first two years of service at the Marine Corps Air and Ground Training Center in 29 Palms, California, one of the Marine Corps鈥 most remote bases in the continental United States. There, he supported the Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School, which trains Marines in various ground electronic maintenance roles, tactical communications and anti-air warfare operations.

For the second half of his career, Aviles supported a tank battalion, providing all the supply needs for the unit and its personnel, handing out everything from goggles, gloves, and replacement parts of vehicles and equipment.

When it came time to transition out of the military, Aviles sought out opportunities for higher education through the Warrior Scholar Project (WSP). The WSP program prepares transitioning service members to pursue their academic goals after service. While participating with the organization, Aviles says he learned about 黑料不打烊 and its initiatives to support veterans and military-connected students.

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Aviles during his time serving in the U.S. Marine Corps.

鈥淚 was originally planning to go back to my home state of Florida and do community college when I got out, but during my time with WSP, I learned about 黑料不打烊. I had not been to New York before then, and it seemed like a great opportunity,鈥 Aviles says.

When he first arrived on campus, Aviles says he felt he struggled to fit in as a non-traditional student. It鈥檚 a common experience shared by many student veterans, particularly first-generation college students. For Aviles, one thing that helped was finding the military-connected community on campus and meeting people who had similar experiences and understood where he was coming from.

鈥淔or me, it was a struggle because you鈥檙e older and you don鈥檛 really fit in. After a while, everyone鈥檚 kind of pushing you and telling you it鈥檚 okay. But I鈥檝e opened many doors for myself and had some great opportunities,鈥 says Aviles.

One of those opportunities came through the听 (SVO), 黑料不打烊鈥檚 local chapter of the National Student Veterans of America.听Through the SVO, military-connected students can find an easier transition to academic life and connect with other students who have experienced the rigors of higher education, as well as providing a community for camaraderie and support.

鈥淚 feel like it鈥檚 a great organization due to the fact that, coming in as a first-year student, I was very closed-minded and just stuck to myself. The SVO actually opened me up to be more open-minded and feel more comfortable. I met great buddies who served in different branches, so I got a bunch of different learning perspectives from different people,鈥 Aviles says.

According to Aviles, that support has been a significant source of his success while pursuing an information management technology degree from the School, learning about various topics from cybersecurity to data analytics. For Aviles, he sees a future in cyber security, hopefully contracting with the U.S. government or working with military-affiliated companies like Booz Allen.

Now, as a junior, Aviles has stepped forward to help welcome other student veterans to campus. Earlier this semester, Aviles was elected as the President of the SVO, a position that he feels passionate about succeeding in.

鈥淚t鈥檚 a great opportunity for other veterans or even military-affiliated students. They can come in, partake in some of our events, and get together with other like-minded students. It鈥檚 just a great organization for us to get together and get more comfortable on campus,鈥 Aviles says.

For those interested in learning more about the SVO or other programs available to military-connected students, please visit the . The SVO holds meetings at least one Friday a month in the student veteran lounge at the National Veterans Resource Center, and those students interested in learning more about military service or supporting veterans on campus are welcome to attend.

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Aviles (second from right), along with other members of the Student Veterans Organization, at the annual Stars and Stripes Tailgate before the military appreciation football game. (Photo by Charlie Poag)

]]> Renowned Indian Chef Madhu Gadia Visits Falk College for Christy Lecture Series /blog/2024/11/05/renowned-indian-chef-madhu-gadia-visits-falk-college-for-christy-lecture-series/ Tue, 05 Nov 2024 21:01:29 +0000 /?p=205038 Indian Chef Madhu Gadia at Falk College

Chef Madhu Gadia (left) was the featured speaker for the annual Joan Christy Lecture on Food and Culture.

Renowned says her passions are cooking and nutrition, and the way she shares her fondness for cooking and nutrition is through teaching.

In late October, students from the in the were able to witness Gadia鈥檚 enthusiasm firsthand and benefit from her teaching lessons as she was the featured speaker for the Joan Christy Lecture Series on Food and Culture.

The lecture series is made possible by the Christy Food and Culture Fund, which was established in 2005 through the generosity of 黑料不打烊 nutrition alumna Joan Christy 鈥78, G鈥81 to provide support for a lecture series in the nutrition program. The annual event involves a discussion of the cultural foodways and a demonstration and tasting of select dishes from the cultural cuisine.

鈥淭hese lecture series give students the opportunity to learn more outside the classroom and get exposed to new cultures and cuisines,鈥 says nutrition science master鈥檚 student Kirsten Gunderson ’23. 鈥淚 try to attend at least one lecture a semester through the nutrition department鈥檚 different lecture series because it allows me to gain a deeper insight on the many paths nutrition can take us. With Chef Gadia鈥檚 knowledge, students had the opportunity to learn how cooking can be joyous, healthy and nurturing.鈥

Indian Chef Madhu Gadia at Falk College.

Working with students from Teaching Professor and Chef Mary Kiernan鈥檚 Food Service Operations class, Chef Madhu Gadia helped students create an Indian menu of basmati rice, chickpea curry, spicy new potatoes and Cream of Wheat halwa for dessert.

Gadia, a registered dietitian nutritionist and certified diabetes educator, is known for her homestyle, healthy and authentic Indian cooking. The author of two popular books, 鈥溾 and 鈥,鈥 Gadia has more than 25 years of experience as a nutrition counselor, diabetes educator, writer and speaker. Her areas of expertise include healthy eating, weight loss, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and other health/nutrition-related topics.

Before becoming a best-selling author, Gadia worked as a clinical dietician and diabetes educator. That led to invitations to conduct cooking classes in her hometown of Ames, Iowa, and as she started to accumulate recipes, she decided to write her first book, which eventually was purchased and distributed by the Penguin Publishing Group.

鈥淒uring the first few years (after the success of 鈥業ndian Home Cooking鈥), I did a lot of cooking demos around the country,鈥 Gadia says. 鈥淚鈥檝e done them for chefs, communities and cooking schools, and then I wrote 鈥楾he Indian Vegan Kitchen鈥 and that led to more cooking demos and sharing my passion through teaching.鈥

Gadia spent several hours in the morning of her day in 黑料不打烊 with students from Teaching Professor and Chef 鈥檚 Food Service Operations class. During the class, the students created an Indian menu of basmati rice, chickpea curry, spicy new potatoes and Cream of Wheat halwa for dessert.

鈥淒uring prep, I admired her meticulous approach to layering flavors; she emphasized that spices should not blend too early and provided specific instructions on when to add each one to enhance the aroma,鈥 says nutrition major Daphnee Chu ’27, who oversaw the preparation of the chickpea curry. 鈥淚 enjoyed discussing Indian cuisine with her, particularly the distinctions between North and South Indian dishes, which I find intriguing.鈥

Chu says learning from Gadia was a 鈥渇ascinating experience,鈥 and Gadia says she is always excited to impart her knowledge on a younger generation.

鈥淭he most important thing is that the teacher (Kiernan) is giving them exposure to other cuisines and expanding their repertoire and interests,鈥 Gadia says. 鈥淢aybe 10 years down the road they鈥檒l say, 鈥楾he first time I had Indian cuisine was when this teacher came in and told us how it all works.鈥欌

In the evening, Falk College students, faculty and staff packed Room 204 for Gadia鈥檚 demonstration, where she explained in detail how she cooked each of the dishes that the students helped make in the morning.

Falk College students Daphnee Chu and Kirsten Gunderson.

Nutrition Science major Daphnee Chu ’27 (left) and Nutrition Science master鈥檚 student Kirsten Gunderson ’23.

鈥淗aving tasted authentic Indian food before, I noticed that some of the spices Chef Gadia used were different from what I was accustomed to, despite both being labeled as 鈥榗hickpea curry,鈥欌 Chu says. 鈥淒uring her lecture, she explained how 鈥榮piced鈥 Indian cuisine is, mentioning that 95 percent of Indian households don鈥檛 use curry powder.

鈥淭his insight surprised me, as I had never considered it before, and it made me realize that I had never encountered two Indian dishes that tasted exactly the same,鈥 Chu adds. 鈥淭his experience deepened my understanding of Indian food culture, and I鈥檓 grateful to Falk for the chance to work closely with Chef Gadia.鈥

As Gadia described her preparation and cooking methods during the demonstration, she emphasized that Indian foods are relatively easy to make, and they don鈥檛 have to be spicy. At the end of the demonstration, all attendees enjoyed samples of the food that Gadia and the students had prepared in the morning.

鈥淢y cooking mantra would be Indian cuisine is simple and easy, and people think it鈥檚 so complicated,鈥 Gadia says. 鈥淚 disagree with that, and my job is to show them how it鈥檚 simple and easy.鈥

Gadia says her nutrition mantra is that all foods, even some of the ones we consider unhealthy, can fit into a healthy diet. Gunderson says she appreciated the opportunity to spend time with a well-known chef and dietician who is equally focused on cooking and nutrition.

鈥淏etween her expertise in Indian cuisine and my novice understanding of it, I was able to take away so much,鈥 Gunderson says. 鈥淗er comforting nature in the kitchen and the joy she got from cooking was evident throughout her presentation.

鈥淚 had not had a prior experience learning about Indian cuisine, but I was most interested in learning about the different spices and how they truly add to a dish,鈥 Gunderson says. 鈥淕etting the opportunity to smell and try some spices that I never had before was exciting.鈥

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]]> New Licensing Agreement with Microsoft Offers Enhanced Security, Analytics and Collaboration /blog/2024/11/05/new-licensing-agreement-with-microsoft-offers-enhanced-security-analytics-and-collaboration/ Tue, 05 Nov 2024 20:28:54 +0000 /?p=205143 黑料不打烊 will transition from Microsoft A3 licenses to Microsoft A5 licenses as the result of a new agreement between the two organizations. Information Technology Services (ITS) announced the change as part of the division鈥檚 ongoing commitment to providing the best tools and resources to enhance productivity, security and overall experience.

There is no action required on the part of users to update their licensing. Immediate benefits of this change will include:

Advanced Analytics and Insights:听With the A5 license, users will have access to advanced analytics tools such as Power BI Pro, which can help create detailed reports, visualize data and gain deeper insights. These tools are designed to foster informed decision-making and improve productivity.

Improved Communication and Collaboration:听The A5 license includes advanced communications functionality in Microsoft Teams including dial-in conferencing for all meetings. This will enhance users鈥 ability to communicate and collaborate with colleagues, students and external partners, whether on campus or remotely.

Enhanced Security:听The A5 license includes advanced security features that are not available in the A3 license. These features include advanced threat protection, information protection and identity management capabilities. This means better protection against cyber threats, data breaches and unauthorized access, ensuring that our University鈥檚 data and your personal information are more secure.

Comprehensive Compliance Solutions:听The A5 license provides advanced compliance solutions that help ensure our University meets regulatory requirements. This includes tools for data loss prevention, eDiscovery and advanced auditing capabilities. These features will help maintain compliance with various regulations and protect sensitive information.

If you have questions about this or any other technology-related topic, please contact the ITS Service Center at听help@syr.edu听or 315.443.2677.

]]> Applications Open for SOURCE Explore 2025, an Undergraduate Short-Term Research Experience /blog/2024/11/05/applications-open-for-source-explore-2025-an-undergraduate-short-term-research-experience/ Tue, 05 Nov 2024 19:58:56 +0000 /?p=205134 The 黑料不打烊 Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Engagement (SOURCE) is offering six short-term, hands-on research experiences for first- and second-year undergraduate students on four Fridays from January through February 2025 called SOURCE Explore. SOURCE Explore introduces curious students with no prior research experience to research by providing interactive workshops led by a faculty member or research staff member. Students from all majors (or undeclared) are encouraged to apply, and participants will receive a $250 stipend upon completion of the program.

Students participating in spring 2024 SOURCE event

Students present research at SOURCE Explore 2024

The program takes place on Jan. 24, Jan. 31, Feb. 7 and Feb. 14, with the final presentation on Feb. 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. All cohorts, except “Mapping Stories, Making Change with 黑料不打烊 Community Geography” take place from 2 to 4 p.m. The Community Geography cohort will meet on Fridays from noon to 2 p.m.

The six SOURCE Explore programs being offered are:

  • “Mapping Stories, Making Change with 黑料不打烊 Community Geography:” Learn how maps help us visualize and share pressing stories like the impacts of climate change, the global pandemic, housing inequalities and ongoing racial injustice (among many more).
  • “Analyzing Media and Popular Culture Through a Social Justice Lens with Newhouse鈥檚 CODE^SHIFT Lab:” Learn how to examine media texts (such as news stories, social media posts, movies, TV shows, music videos or advertisements) from a social justice lens to become more mindful media users.
  • “Culture Clubs: Researching Communities of Interest:” Explore traces of human culture, activity and ideas through archival materials like photographs, scrapbooks and diaries, homemade fliers and pamphlets, notes and ephemera to better understand what constitutes 鈥渃ommunity鈥 from mainstream offshoots to counterculture and subculture groups, to organizations of extreme niche interest. This cohort will be offered through the Libraries’ Special Collections Research Center.
  • “3D Printing and Advanced Manufacturing*:” Learn how to utilize computer aided design (CAD) and 3D printers in academic research for precise modeling and rapid prototyping of complex structures.
  • “Discovering Connections: Using Graph Theory to Solve Real-World Network Challenges*:” Learn how to model networks as graphs and apply key concepts like shortest paths, network flows and connectivity to explore how mathematical models can help solve real problems.
  • “Exploring the Building Blocks of Life*:” Learn how DNA, the building block of life, is a key component of life science research through Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), a common laboratory technique that amplifies DNA sequences of interest.

The three STEM Explore programs* are offered in partnership with the听听program; students meeting the LSAMP听听are strongly encouraged to apply.

Of the SOURCE Explore experience in spring 2024, one student shared that they learned 鈥渉ow to be more open-minded and adaptable when doing research,鈥 including 鈥渉ow to navigate looking at archival, first-hand sources.鈥 The student explained, 鈥淚 didn鈥檛 have much experience with this prior, as I mainly used online databases and second-hand sources to complete projects. This led me to a third skill that I developed, which was how to narrow down my search and ask relevant questions.鈥

Interested students should by Dec. 5.

]]> Running Legend Kathrine Switzer’s Message to Falk College Students: ‘Go Out and Get It’ /blog/2024/11/05/running-legend-kathrine-switzers-message-to-falk-college-students-go-out-and-get-it/ Tue, 05 Nov 2024 19:46:03 +0000 /?p=205051 Kathrine Switzer at Falk College.

Kathrine Switzer, who has been at the forefront of change in women鈥檚 sports for more than 50 years, spent a recent afternoon speaking with students in the Sport Management 鈥淩ace, Gender and Diversity in Sport Organizations鈥 classes.

When Kathrine Switzer 鈥68, G鈥72, H’18 famously became the first woman to officially run in the Boston Marathon in 1967, women in the United States could not apply for, yet alone own, their own credit cards.

In fact, women weren鈥檛 allowed to own credit cards until 1974, when the enabled women and minorities to obtain credit cards and loans. That was a critical time for women in America, and Switzer continued the athletic and social revolution she started in 1967 by winning the New York City Marathon in 1974.

鈥淚n the 2024 New York City Marathon (on Nov. 3), there will be 52,000 runners and 27,000 will be women, and you can bet that all 27,000 have their own credit cards and will spend millions of dollars in New York City,鈥 Switzer told students during a recent visit to the .

Kathrine Switzer on 'Cuse Conversations podcast.

Kathrine Switzer will be the featured guest on an upcoming 鈥機use Conversations podcast with host John Boccacino. The podcast was recorded in the Falk College podcast room and is scheduled to air in early December.

Switzer, an emeritus member of the Falk College , visited 黑料不打烊 and Falk College Oct. 24 for a variety of reasons, including a discussion with 黑料不打烊 Libraries鈥 about creating a collection of Switzer鈥檚 artifacts related to her career and women in running. Switzer discusses this collection, her time at 黑料不打烊, her Boston Marathon experience and more in an entertaining 鈥機use Conversations podcast scheduled for early December.

At Falk, Switzer spent the afternoon speaking with students in the sport management 鈥淩ace, Gender and Diversity in Sport Organizations鈥 classes taught by , assistant professor of sport management.听From breaking barriers in the Boston Marathon to becoming the driving force behind the inclusion of the women鈥檚 marathon in the Olympics starting in 1984, Switzer has been at the forefront of change in women鈥檚 sports, and she encouraged the students to 鈥渓et your mind run wild鈥 when thinking of the impact they can make.

鈥淟ook at the format of the (2024) Olympic Games in Paris and the events that took place there,鈥 she said. 鈥淲hoever heard of half of these (sports), but they鈥檙e inspiring and viable. You have so many things you can get involved in and get creative with.

鈥淭hings may not be easy,鈥 she added. 鈥淵ou鈥檙e going to hit a lot of brick walls, people may laugh at you, but stick with it, finish the job, and try to create something wonderful鈥揳nd you will.鈥

Switzer has never stopped running鈥搒he is the first woman to run a marathon 50 years after her first one 鈥揳nd she has never stopped advocating for the inclusion of women in sports. In 2017, Switzer launched as a global nonprofit organization to empower and unite women through the creation of local running clubs, educational programs, communication platforms and social running events.

The number 261 is a nod to her bib number in the 1967 Boston Marathon that the race director tried to take from her. Switzer鈥檚 boyfriend, who was running along with her, pushed the director to the side and Switzer finished the race. Like Switzer on that day in Boston, 261 Fearless is focused on women鈥檚 empowerment and putting one foot in front of the other to finish the race.

鈥淚f you want to lift a woman up, show her how to run,鈥 Switzer said. 鈥淲e look at all the modern women out there running and there鈥檚 thousands and thousands of them, but there are also so many women across the world who are isolated or restricted by religious convention, or social convention, or social mores.鈥

Since its inception, 261 Fearless has trained and mentored over 500 coaches who have worked with nearly 7,000 women in 14 countries and five continents through education programs and women-only running clubs.

鈥淎fter getting the women鈥檚 marathon in the Olympics Games, I thought that was great for women who can train and compete in a race. But what about those women under a burqa in Afghanistan or enslaved in their home with domestic abuse, how are we going to reach them?鈥 Switzer said. 鈥淭hat鈥檚 what inspired us to create 261 Fearless.”

Falk College sport management major Brooke Siket.

Brooke Siket 鈥25

鈥淪uddenly, that old bib number became a number that meant fearless in the face of adversity,鈥 she added. 鈥淔rom the worst things, come the best things. If something is wrong, there鈥檚 an opportunity to change it.鈥

At this year鈥檚 New York City Marathon鈥搕he 50th anniversary of Switzer鈥檚 win in the event鈥261 Fearless created The Fearless 50, a team of 50 runners who are passionate about supporting women and understand the transformative power of running. As part of this initiative, The Fearless 50 hosted a fundraising brunch on Nov. 2. Falk College was a proud sponsor of that event, and Switzer was the featured speaker. The Falk College logo was also be featured on the bibs worn by The Fearless 50 runners.

Brooke Siket 鈥25, a sport management major in Falk and marketing minor in the , was one of the volunteers who worked at The Fearless 50鈥檚 events. Siket, who currently works as a facilities and game management intern for 黑料不打烊 Athletics, was notified of this opportunity with The Fearless 50 through Internship Placement Coordinator and was offered the internship after an interview with Kim Chaffee, 261 Fearless鈥 administration and communications manager.

鈥淚 was invited to attend all their weekend events, including a panel with Peloton, a panel with Kathrine Switzer, the brunch to commemorate the 50th anniversary of her victory at the New York City Marathon and a cheer zone between Peloton and 261,鈥 said Siket, who is a Falk College peer advisor and ambassador and a member of the team and the and (WISE) clubs.

鈥淚 am looking forward to marathon weekend as I will be able to interact with other volunteers, Kathrine Switzer and others,鈥欌 Siket said before heading to New York City.

During the weekend, Switzer repeated various versions of the inspiring message that she gave to Falk College students during her visit when one asked about the best piece of advice Switzer had for them.

鈥淪how up! Nothing happens when you stay at home,鈥 Switzer told the students. 鈥淲hat鈥檚 out there may be scary, but you have to face it and that鈥檚 what opportunity is. When the world won鈥檛 give it you, you have to go out and get it.鈥

In 2018, Switzer delivered the Commencement address at 黑料不打烊 and was awarded an honorary doctor of humane letters degree. To learn more about Switzer鈥檚 history and ongoing advocacy work, visit her website.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

]]> Activating National Guard Troops for 2024 Election /blog/2024/11/05/activating-national-guard-troops-for-2024-election/ Tue, 05 Nov 2024 17:53:06 +0000 /?p=205131 Govenors in several states have called up National Guard troops in response to threats of violence on Election Day.
Reporters looking for an expert on this issue, please see comments from Professor Emeritus . He is the author of “” and the founding director of the听.
  • “The precautionary measures by governors 鈥 activating or placing on alert members of their state National Guard 鈥 are reasonable in the same way that similar callups would precede a major storm that threatens a state. The governors would order the Guard personnel to quell any violent disturbances, but not to interfere in any way with voting or counting. In some circumstances monitoring that line up to election interference can be challenging, but that鈥檚 the task presented,” said Banks.
Earlier this year, Professor Banks wrote the article “ for Just Security which offers insight into the lawful role of the U.S. military on domestic soil.
Please contact Ellen James Mbuqe, executive director of media relations, at ejmbuqe@syr.edu to schedule an interview
]]> Katarina Sako 鈥24 Works to Help Older Adults Age Well /blog/2024/11/05/katarina-sako-24-works-to-help-older-adults-age-well/ Tue, 05 Nov 2024 15:37:12 +0000 /?p=205009 Growing up in Buffalo, New York, Katarina Sako 鈥24 was very close to her grandparents.

鈥淪pending time with my grandparents was really an important part of my childhood, and it helped me develop a lot of compassion and respect for older adults in our community,鈥 Sako says.

Katarina Sako '24 speaks with a participant in the recent Age Well Days event

Katarina Sako ’24 speaks with a participant in the recent Age Well Days event (Photo by Charles Wainwright)

Sako’s interactions with her grandparents, including more recently as part of her family鈥檚 role in caregiving, planted the seed for her interest in her work assisting older adults through the creation of community programming.

Sako is an volunteer through . As a community organizer, Sako works to improve how older adults get connected to services that can help them thrive.

鈥淚’m able to look at systemic issues in our society and how that impacts older adults and their health,鈥 says Sako, who is also working to strengthen and expand a coalition of aging services organizations. 鈥淏ecause you can’t really address one facet without addressing the model.鈥

As an undergraduate student, Sako was initially interested in researching memory from a psychology perspective. She joined a lab at SUNY Upstate Medical University, and through that work, Sako decided to focus on neurodegeneration and dementia from a biology perspective.

鈥淲hen you’re talking about dementia, which is my hope to study as a geriatrician, it’s not just focused on the biology鈥攜ou can’t just address things from a biological perspective,鈥 she says. 鈥淵ou really need to look at the entire person.鈥

The skills utilized in her current role took shape during her time on campus, where she majored in biology and neuroscience and minored in Spanish in the .

Katarina Sako demonstrates an apple crisp recipe during a recent Age Well Day event in 黑料不打烊

Katarina Sako demonstrates an apple crisp recipe during a recent Age Well Day event in 黑料不打烊

Sako volunteered as a telehealth consultant over the summer with InterFaith Works. She created a pilot program to help older adults gain the skills needed to navigate telehealth appointments, which gained popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic.

鈥淭here are a lot of benefits offered by telehealth, such as not going in person to your doctor’s appointment, which can be especially helpful if you have mobility issues,鈥 says Sako. 鈥淗owever, technology issues can be really challenging for many older adults.鈥

The AmeriCorps VISTA program is focused on reducing poverty in the community. Sako鈥檚 skills and experience made her the perfect fit for the community organizer role.

Lori Klivak, senior director for the Center for Healthy Aging at InterFaith Works, was Sako鈥檚 supervisor in her telehealth consultant role and later introduced Sako to the community organizer opportunity, where Klivak听continues to be Sako’s supervisor.

One of InterFaith Works’ initiatives is the Greater 黑料不打烊 Aging Services Coalition, which started in 2020 to unite aging services organizations under one umbrella.

One of the ways Sako reaches out and makes connections is through Age Well Days, an event that brings community services together for older adults. During the most recent event, held on Sept. 24 at Park Central Presbyterian Church in downtown 黑料不打烊, attendees were served a healthy lunch (including a salad made by Sako). They heard presentations from community organizations on health, digital literacy, voting and food assistance, while Sako demonstrated how to make a healthy (and tasty) apple crisp. Attendees took home fresh produce.

鈥淭hese are opportunities for lower-income older adults in the community to receive important services. The goal is to have people actively enroll in things,鈥 says Sako. 鈥淔or example, if you need food assistance or you are experiencing food insecurity, let’s enroll you in SNAP. We want to ease this enrollment process because as much as we have these resources available, the number of older adults who are actually enrolled in these programs is low.鈥

A timeline of Age Well Day events is still being determined, but Sako plans to hold the events at three different locations throughout the community. The Sept. 24 event focused on eating well, and funding was provided by the 黑料不打烊 Onondaga Food Systems Alliance.

Sako believes the project has a lot of longevity. 鈥淵ou could compare it to a resource fair, but it’s really meant to be a more intimate setting where we’re connecting with the participants who are there,鈥 she says. 鈥淚t鈥檚 affirming the dignity of all races, all religions and recognizing the diversity that is 黑料不打烊 and Onondaga County.”

鈥淢y hope is that in forming these connections, we鈥檙e able to build long-term partnerships for the Greater 黑料不打烊 Aging Services Coalition,鈥 Sako says. 鈥淥ur goal is promoting aging well in the community and reiterating that ageism doesn’t have a place here.鈥

Klivak says that Sako鈥檚 work is helping to fill a critical gap between services and knowledge. 鈥We have programs, we have support, we have things in place in our community that can help older adults who age better,鈥 she says. 鈥But there’s a gap between what people understand or know about what we have and actually providing those services. And we don’t have all the services in all the right places.鈥

鈥淥ur goal is to improve the way that we, as service providers and program providers get information out, connect with communities and build relationships with communities so that they feel comfortable coming to us,鈥 Klivak says.

It鈥檚 also raising awareness about what older people need that goes beyond the conventional wisdom that may focus on food or heat assistance or health care. There are other needs, such as AIDS and HIV prevention, digital literacy and voting issues that are not at the forefront of people鈥檚 minds.

鈥淵ou may think of food or help with heat, but you’re not thinking about how it may not be easy for them to get on a computer or a smartphone and access these resources,鈥 Klivak says. 鈥淲e tend to think about aging through the lens of death, disease and decline, but that’s not the full story.鈥

Older adults are the number one voting bloc, the number one volunteering demographic and 42% of the local tax base, Klivak says. 鈥淭hese are people who are helping raise their grandchildren, helping their neighbors and who want to communicate with friends who have moved, all sorts of things,鈥 she says. 鈥淎nd we want them to thrive.鈥

Klivak says as more outreach and connections are made, everyone is learning how to move the conversation forward and change the narrative to be more age-positive and age-friendly.

Klivak says that Sako has been a good fit for her role. 鈥淪he is pretty fearless,鈥 she says. 鈥淪he jumps right in, asks really good questions and then just gets to work.鈥

Her title, community organizer, illustrates her mission to build relationships. 鈥淭his is about making change, and change happens when people trust you,鈥 Klivak says. 鈥淗er primary role is to be out and about in the community, meeting people, learning what’s going on, getting people interested in what we’re doing. And she has taken that seriously.鈥

Ultimately, Sako believes that, through her work, she is honoring her grandparents. 鈥淚 think my grandparents could also benefit from Age Well days, definitely,鈥 Sako says. 鈥淚 think that they’re happy that I’m trying to make a difference.鈥

]]> Lender Center Hosts LA Conversation on Racial Equity in the Entertainment Industry /blog/2024/11/05/lender-center-hosts-la-conversation-on-racial-equity-in-the-entertainment-industry/ Tue, 05 Nov 2024 15:29:37 +0000 /?p=204975 Five 黑料不打烊 alumni鈥攁ll prominent entertainment industry professionals鈥攑articipated in a panel discussion last week regarding racial wealth disparities in American society and the inequities they have witnessed and experienced in that industry.

The event, 鈥淟ender Conversation in Los Angeles: Seeking Racial Equity in the Entertainment Industry,鈥 was hosted by the and was held at the NeueHouse Hollywood. It was attended by about 100 Southern California-area alumni, entertainment industry leaders and other invited guests.

Moderating the panel was journalist and TV host ’99, an alumna of the (VPA) and its Communication and Rhetorical Studies program. Nottingham has worked as a reporter covering national and international breaking news, entertainment and politics. She was joined by four alumni panelists:

  • 鈥88, president of domestic marketing at Universal Pictures and previous president of domestic theatrical marketing for Sony Pictures Entertainment. Caines is an alumnus of the Newhouse School of Public Communications and an instructor in the school鈥檚 Newhouse LA program
  • 鈥85, an Emmy-nominated writer for film and television and a VPA alumnus
  • 鈥07, an actress, writer and producer who graduated from VPA. She is known for her recent comedic role on the hit NBC sitcom 鈥淎.P. Bio鈥
  • 鈥20, an associate attorney in the entertainment transactions group at Mitchell Silberberg & Krupp, LLP. She earned her undergraduate degree from VPA鈥檚 Bandier Program for Recording and Entertainment Industries.

, Lender Center director, says the conversation 鈥減rovided valuable insights into how racial inequity continues to exist within the entertainment industry, as well as offering promising paths towards reducing these barriers. We hope to use what we’ve learned here to help craft new paths towards closing the racial wealth gap in other industries.鈥

The Los Angeles event was the fourth in a series of conversations hosted by the Lender Center to bring experts and thought leaders together to improve understanding of and present ideas to help mitigate the racial wealth gap鈥檚 community impacts. Those events and other research initiatives are made possible by a $2.7 million grant from MetLife Foundation. The funding has also supported three research symposia, three postdoctoral scholars and 15 faculty grants for research on the topic.

鈥淟ender Center鈥檚 work with support from MetLife Foundation generated important new thought leadership, boosted awareness of racial wealth equity issues and created valuable new partnerships with key institutions and organizations,鈥 says Phillips. 鈥淲e have discovered many new possibilities for addressing how the wealth gap affects communities, and those ideas have provided worthwhile new understandings.鈥

These photos show highlights of the event.

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Lender Center for Social Justice Director Kendall Phillips, far left, who is also a professor in the Communication and Rhetorical Studies program at VPA, introduces the conversation panelists, all entertainment industry executives and alumni of the University. From left are Danielle Nottingham ’99, Lyric Lewis ’97, Rob Edwards ’85, Bryse Thornwell ’20 and Dwight Caines ’88.

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The event drew 100 guests, including numerous alumni and entertainment-听 industry guests. Panelist Dwight Caines ’88, at left, speaks with David Oh G ’00, ’07, now an associate professor of communications at the Newhouse School of Public Communications; and Joan Adler, G’76, assistant vice president of regional programs at the University’s Los Angeles center.

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Jason Poles ’99, the University’s director of advancement for the Southwest region, speaks with fellow alumnus and basketball team player Antonio “Scoop” Jardine G’12.

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Tari Wariebi ’10, enjoys a reception conversation. The alumnus graduated with dual majors in communication and rhetorical studies from the College of Visual and Performing Arts and writing and rhetoric in the College of Arts and Sciences.

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The panel provided opportunities for attendees to hear directly from entertainment leaders about their experiences with the racial wealth gap in that industry. Rob Edwards ’85, left, an Emmy-nominated writer and an adjunct instructor for the Newhouse School of Public Communications, spoke with this guest.

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Jason Poles, ’99, left, the University’s advancement director for the Southwest region, chats with alumni attendees Christina Ledo ’11, center, an international relations major at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs; and Tiffany Bender-Abdallah ’11, a communication and rhetorical studies major in the College of Visual and Performing Arts.

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The Los Angeles event brought together faculty, staff, entertainment industry panelists and alumni. Kendall Phillips, Lender Center director, at left, and David Oh G’00, ’07, second from left, an associate professor for the Newhouse School of Public Communications, met with Anna Proulx, Visual and Performing Arts program director for the 黑料不打烊 Los Angeles semester program, and right, Allison Gold ’15, a College of Visual and Performing Arts graduate.

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Tyler Gentry ’25, a 黑料不打烊 student in the 听Bandier Program for Recording and Entertainment Industries, spoke during the question segment of the evening’s event. Seated behind him is Tiffany Bender-Abdallah ’11.

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Posing for a finale photo on the stage as the event concluded are, from left, Leonard Garner Jr., Kendall Phillips, panel moderator Danielle Nottingham and panel members Lyric Lewis, Rob Edwards, Bryse Thornwell and Dwight Caines.

 

]]> Annual Whitman Salzberg Awards Recognize Leaders in Supply Chain, Highlight Companies鈥 Expertise in Research and Best Practices /blog/2024/11/05/annual-whitman-salzberg-awards-recognize-leaders-in-supply-chain-highlight-companies-expertise-in-research-and-best-practices/ Tue, 05 Nov 2024 15:07:22 +0000 /?p=205088 The Whitman School of Management held the 75th Annual on Oct. 3, enhancing student learning by bringing in high level executives in the transportation and supply chain fields for companies that are moving the needle forward on research and best practices.

The Salzberg Program is made possible by the support of the Whitman School鈥檚 H.H. Franklin Center for Supply Chain Management, co-directed by Assistant Professor of Supply Chain Practice Gary La Point and Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management Julie Niederhoff.

鈥淲e are honored to have some of the best industry leaders join us for the Salzberg Memorial Lecture Program to speak to our students and faculty about topics that are a timely intersection of supply chain management, continuous improvement, globalization, sustainability and well-being,鈥 says Whitman School Interim Dean Alex McKelvie. 鈥淚n addition, we are privileged to present the Salzberg Medallion, which has come to be one of the most esteemed awards in the field of supply chain management since 1949. It is with great pride that the Whitman School, which has the oldest supply chain program in the country, dating back to 1919, showcases some of our top industry leaders, innovative scholars and talented students, who will surely help to inspire the next generation of supply chain leaders鈥攎any of whom I鈥檓 certain will be products of our own Whitman program.鈥

Award Recipients

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This year鈥檚 recipients of the Salzberg Industry Medallion was Toyota Motor Corporation. From left are Whitman School Interim Dean Alex McKelvie; Steve Brown, vice president of parts and logistics and operations at Toyota Motor North America; and J. Michael Haynie, vice chancellor for strategic initiatives and innovation and executive dean of the Whitman School.

This year鈥檚 recipients of the Salzberg Industry Medallion was Toyota Motor Corporation, which has built a reputation as a global pioneer for the Toyota Production System (TPS), its manufacturing practices that set the standard for optimizing processes, reducing waste and creating a culture of continuous improvement that has essentially redefined manufacturing standards globally across multiple industries. Steve Brown, vice president of parts and logistics and operations at Toyota Motor North America, accepted the award on behalf of the company.

The Salzberg Academic Medallion was presented to Charles Corbett, Ph.D. Corbett is the IBM Chair in Management and professor of operation and management and sustainability at UCLA. He also holds a joint appointment at the UCLA Institute of Environment and Sustainability. His current research focuses on sustainable operations, time management and well-being, and his work has been featured in the media and through keynote lectures around the world.

The Salzberg Medallion award winners were selected from nominations received from past recipients and other highly regarded practitioners in the transportation and supply chain fields.

Five awards were also given to Whitman undergraduate students. Those students pursuing a supply chain management major were given the opportunity to submit a paper and video about their ideas for consideration by the members of the H.H. Franklin Supply Chain Advisory Board. This year鈥檚 recipients were the following:

  • Taylor Nicole Feiden 鈥25, marketing management, real estate and supply chain management, who received the $10,000 Brethen Scholarship.
  • Gabrielle Goldman 鈥25 (Whitman/School of Information Studies) 鈥25, supply chain management and information management and technology, who received the $10,000 Brethen Scholarship.
  • Amelia K. Thorn 鈥25 (Whitman/Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs), finance and supply chain management, who received the $1,000 Zinsmeister Award.
  • Connor McHugh 鈥25, business analytics and supply chain management, who received a $5,000 Recognition Award.
  • Odette A. Sherk 鈥26 (Whitman/Maxwell School), supply chain management, marketing and environmental and sustainability policy, who received the Empowering Women in Supply Chain Award, presented on behalf of the Didier Family, who received a $1,000 award.

Industry Presentations

A number of speakers rounded out the event, sharing their perspectives on topics relevant to supply chain management.

Toyota鈥檚 Brown and Jeff Cawyer, group manager, Toyota Motor North America, outlined the history and methods of TPS, which has become the standard for the auto manufacturing industry through an organizational culture of highly engaged people solving problems or innovating to merge with the latest technology. TPS is focused on the idea that the customer comes first and that people are the company鈥檚 most important resource. The company follows the Japanese philosophy of Kaizen, where problems are solved by going right to the shop floor or at the individual dealerships, and the role of managers is to motivate and develop people by building a greater organizational culture where employees feel empowered, supported and recognized.

Toyota is also strongly committed to one of today鈥檚 top supply chain challenges: carbon neutrality, which the company is aggressively targeting to reach by 2050. Cawyer also explained how his division handles planning and parts logistics with the Just in Time mindset of 鈥渂uilding what people need right now only in the right quantity,鈥 while also making sure that estimated delivery times are met at the dealership level.

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The Salzberg Academic Medallion was presented to Charles Corbett, Ph.D. Corbett is the IBM Chair in Management and professor of operation and management and sustainability at UCLA. From left are Whitman School Interim Dean Alex McKelvie; Mike Haynie, vice chancellor for strategic initiatives and innovation and executive dean of the Whitman School; Corbett; and Julie Neiderhoff, associate professor of supply chain management.

Corbett presented 鈥淭he Operations of Well-Being,鈥 which outlined his research on how processes interact with happiness, equity and sustainability. He talked about 鈥渟timulating the best effort of all鈥 and 鈥渉elping individuals make the most of themselves,鈥 while also addressing how individuals can waste valuable time or make 鈥渓azy decisions鈥 that can impact safety and operations, as well as seemingly trivial decisions that can collectively impact whether a person is happy or unhappy.

Corbett emphasized that those who truly use lean manufacturing practices well and give their employees the tools they need to thrive, while those who don鈥檛 implement lean well often wind up in chaos. Corbett also addressed the impact of the 鈥渘ew鈥 supply chain created by gig work, as well as the growing impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) on operations.

Adam B. Cunha, head of global key client sales-North America, for A.P. Moller-Maersk, addressed global logistic challenges due to political conflicts and environmental activities surrounding key shipping areas, such as safety concerns in the Suez Canal due to tensions in the Red Sea, fluctuating water levels in the Panama Canal, recent hurricanes in the southeastern U.S. and accidents like the bridge collapse blocking much of the Port of Baltimore. Not only limited to shipping, the company moves almost 20% of the world鈥檚 food, materials and goods every day to reach people across the globe. Today, it is creating 鈥渢he network of the future鈥 to find alternate ways to overcome delays and work around unexpected obstacles. He expressed his hope that Whitman students will remember Maersk not only for shipping 鈥渂ut as a company that is connecting and simplifying global supply chains.鈥

Sarah Day Kalloch, co-founder and executive director for the Good Jobs Institute, presented 鈥淗elp Companies Thrive by Creating Good Jobs鈥 based on 20 years of research from 鈥淭he Good Job Strategy.鈥澨 One topic she spoke about was how critical pay is for low-income, frontline workers鈥攍ike those working in call centers, warehouses, retail or service.

The Good Jobs Institute has worked successfully with companies, like Costco and Trader Joe鈥檚, to invest in their workers by offering wages greater than their competitors and creating great teams with stable schedules, pay that can support a family, benefits, clear career paths, security and safety. This, in turn, has minimized stress on employees and typically results in much lower turnover, which in itself is a huge cost saver. In addition to improving employee turnover, these employees offer better customer service, better store experiences, and overall higher performance with sales and other metrics, therefore giving a strong return on the investment.

]]> P’Nut the Squirrel: Expert Insight on Pets, Politics, and Culture /blog/2024/11/05/pnut-the-squirrel-expert-insight-on-pets-politics-and-culture/ Tue, 05 Nov 2024 15:06:41 +0000 /?p=205105 The capture and euthanization of P’Nut the squirrel and Fred the raccoon has sparked significant political debate ahead of Election Day. If you need an expert to discuss the cultural and political power of pets, please consider , associate professor at 黑料不打烊’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. Much of Wilson’s work is focused on environmental humanities, animals and society, politics, and more. I’ve included some comments from Professor Wilson below. If you’d like to schedule an interview with him, please reach out to Vanessa Marquette, media relations specialist, at vrmarque@syr.edu.

 
Wilson writes: “Pets are a cultural category not a biological one. We single them out from other types of animals for special care, we give them individual names, and we allow them to live in our homes. We consider them to be friends or nonhuman members of our families.

So it鈥檚 not surprising many Americans were outraged when the New York Department of Conservation confiscated and killed 鈥淧鈥橬ut鈥 the squirrel. In the years since his owner, Mark Longo, adopted the squirrel, P鈥橬ut had become a social media sensation, garnering thousands of followers on Instagram and TikTok. The confiscation and death even become an issue in the presidential campaign, with Republican vice-presidential candidate J. D. Vance criticized the government鈥檚 actions.

Given their personal and cultural importance, politicians and others can also use the specter of pet abuse as a way to antagonize voters. Earlier this year, Vance and former president Donald Trump spread baseless claims about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, claiming they were killing and eating dogs and cats. There鈥檚 no evidence that Haitian residents were eating these animals. But Vance and Trump knew the mere suggestion of Haitians eating people鈥檚 beloved pets would foster animosity against immigrants and bolster their view that they did not belong in the country.”

]]> Orange Central 2024 in Photos /blog/2024/11/04/orange-central-2024-in-photos/ Mon, 04 Nov 2024 18:48:43 +0000 /?p=205059 The 黑料不打烊 Marching Band performs on the steps of Hendricks Chapel during Orange Central weekend.

The 黑料不打烊 Marching Band performs on the steps of Hendricks Chapel during Orange Central Weekend. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving)

The University welcomed about 1,300 alumni, friends and their families back to campus over the weekend to celebrate our community, our incredible spirit and Orange pride during Orange Central Homecoming Weekend 2024.

The campus came alive with excitement, memories and plenty of good times, including watching the football team pull out a thrilling 38-31 win in overtime against Virginia Tech.

Check out some of the photos below from the weekend鈥檚 activities. For more fun photos, browse the Orange Central photo album on the听.

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Members of the Orange community pose for a photo with Otto at the Homecoming Alumni Breakfast. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving)

People eating breakfast during 黑料不打烊's Orange Central homecoming weekend.

Attendees enjoying a home-cooked meal during the Homecoming Alumni Breakfast. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving)

People seated in a circle playing the drums.

During the SU Arts Fair and Brunch, participants demonstrated their rhythm on the drums. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving)

Four alumni smile and pose for a photo at Orange Central.

(From left to right): Alpha Chi Omega sisters Suzanne Hewett ’94, Rhonda Bergeron ’94, P鈥26, Shannon Von Vassel 鈥94 and Kim Tromba 鈥94 are all smiles as they reunite at Orange Central! (Photo courtesy of the Office of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving)

A room of students and alumni listen to a panel discussion on entrepreneurship.

Orange alumni and student entrepreneurs listen to a panel discussion during the Orange Tank Business Pitch Competition. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving)

A woman participates in a flight simulation.

An attendee participates in a flight simulation during the Be a Pilot and Test Out the Flight Simulator with the SU ROTC Air Force Cadets program. (Photo by Liam Kennedy ’26)

People wearing 黑料不打烊 gear pose for a photo in front of the Hall of Languages.

Orange Central attendees show off their school spirit in front of the Hall of Languages. (Photo courtesy of the 黑料不打烊 Facebook page)

People observe an exhibit of documents during a program at Bird Library.

During the 鈥淒estroy All Monsters鈥 Exhibit Tour, attendees learned how fandom and participatory culture developed from the pre-Internet era to present day. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving)

People around a table learning about art.

Participants in the SU Arts Fair and Brunch. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving)

A Forever Orange Friday sign outside tents on the 黑料不打烊 Quad.

Forever Orange Friday was a fun and family-friendly evening on the Quad. Check out the JMA Wireless Dome lit up in Orange! (Photo courtesy of the Office of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving)

A football coach talks with his players before running onto the field.

Head coach Fran Brown (center) leading the Orange football team onto the field for Saturday’s Orange Central game vs. Virginia Tech. 黑料不打烊 would rally from down 21-3 to earn a 38-31 win inside the JMA Wireless Dome. (Photo courtesy of the )

]]> ITS Introduces New Way to Report Phishing Emails /blog/2024/11/01/its-introduces-new-way-to-report-phishing-emails/ Fri, 01 Nov 2024 17:42:15 +0000 /?p=205029 To strengthen campus cybersecurity, Information Technology Services (ITS) is updating the process for reporting suspected phishing emails. Going forward, all phishing emails should be reported using Microsoft Outlook鈥檚 鈥淩eport Message鈥 feature.

This new method is faster and easier, ensuring that potential threats are quickly flagged for our information security team to address. By making it simpler to report suspicious emails, we can better protect our campus community from phishing attacks.

For step-by-step instructions on how to use the Report Message feature, please . If you have any questions, please contact the ITS Security Department at infosec@syr.edu.

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