Dean continues to host town hall style meetings
The Martin J. Whitman School of Management will continue to host town hall-style meetings where students get to directly interact with Dean Ken Kavajecz. Read more »
Schools and Colleges
Ruhlandt’s background, leadership style prepare her for role as Arts and Sciences dean
Karin Ruhlandt said she understands that being dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, SU’s largest and first college, will require her to bridge the gap between the sciences, the humanities and the social sciences. Read more »
Search committee hosts forum, gathers input on future dean of libraries
SU’s Search Committee for the dean of libraries and university librarian sought input from participants at an open forum Friday afternoon at Bird Library. Seven members from the committee and 12 others participated in the forum. Read more »
Former professor files disability lawsuit against university
A former Syracuse University professor who claims she was “unlawfully terminated” because she took multiple leaves of absence due to disability and pregnancy is now suing the university. Read more »
Updated College of Law bar exam program sees success
Two years after the Syracuse University College of Law launched a new, more structured program for law students taking the bar exam, the school is finding out that the changes have led to student success. Read more »
Open forums to allow student input in the search for a new Dean of Libraries
The forums are designed to poll students on their vision for the libraries, their ideas for future opportunities and their desired leadership qualities in a dean of libraries. The first forum will be held Friday from 1–2 p.m. in the Hillyer Room in Bird Library. Read more »
Law student petitions for administrative response to recent safety incident
A petition was filed Sunday requesting that the Syracuse University College of Law adequately address recent safety issues involving female College of Law students. The petition accuses the College of Law of trying to keep the reports under wraps and spread misinformation regarding the incidents. Read more »
DPS holds personal safety forum in College of Law in wake of off-campus safety incident
DPS held a forum Tuesday afternoon for SU College of Law students, faculty and staff that focused on personal safety. It was held in response to a report indicating the drugging of a female SU College of Law student at an off-campus house party in December 2014. Read more »
Department looks to increase enrollment in new Spanish Education major
More than a year after the launch of a new Spanish Education major at Syracuse University, less than five students have enrolled in the program. The major allows students to obtain an undergraduate degree in Spanish and a teacher’s certification to teach the language in New York State at the secondary level in grades 7-12. Read more »
Class provides students opportunity to watch the Super Bowl with 'critical eye'
SPM 199: “The Super Bowl and Society” is in its fifth year as a class at SU. As the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots squared off in the game on Sunday night, students in the course weren't just watching the action. Read more »
Falk students participate in pop-up food court dinner, feature dishes by members of refugee and immigrant communities
My Lucky Tummy, a pop-up food court, held its annual sold-out dinner on Saturday, at May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society. With the help of students in the Falk school, the pop-up dining experience featured dishes made by members of Syracuse’s refugee and immigrant community. Read more »
Karin Ruhlandt named dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
Ruhlandt first joined the Syracuse University faculty in 1993, and has served as the college’s interim dean since July 2014. A search for a permanent dean began in May 2014, five months after George Langford, dean of the college since 2008, announced he would step down to return to full-time teaching. Read more »
DPS investigating report that College of Law student was drugged at off-campus party
The Syracuse University Department of Public Safety is looking into a report that a female College of Law student was drugged at a house party in December 2014. Read more »
School launches scholarship program to advance innovation
Last week, the iSchool announced the Expect More Library Scholarship, an opportunity for students applying to the master’s program in library and information studies. Read more »
Advertising leader discusses past campaigns, culture
Brent Smart , CEO of Saatchi & Saatchi New York, spoke at the Joyce Hergenhan Auditorium Wednesday night. Smart’s speech titled, “An Unfair Share of Culture” was a part of the Eric Mower Advertising Forum speaker series. Read more »
Clinton to speak at award celebration, chosen for personal connection with reporter
Hillary Clinton, the former United States Secretary of State, will be the keynote speaker at the Toner Prize award celebration in Washington D.C. on March 23. Read more »
Industry leader to deliver keynote speech at school's convocation
Diane Nelson, a class of 1989 Syracuse University alumna and president of DC Entertainment, will serve as the keynote speaker at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications convocation ceremony in May. Read more »
Newhouse opens enrollment for first online masters program, features emphasis in digital trends
The Master of Science program will operate on a schedule that is different from most courses. The shortened online course schedule will be implemented in three month interims instead of the standard 15-week semester, which will allow students to finish within two years. In addition, the curriculum will focus on recent digital trends and innovation in the media industry. Read more »
College of Engineering and Computer Science
Summer camp encourages young girls to learn about engineering
Syracuse University’s College of Engineering and Computer Science will once again host a two-week program to encourage young girls to learn more about engineering topics.… Read more »
Whitman reviews curriculum, has plan in place for 'high level changes'
The Martin J. Whitman School of Management has a plan in place to make several “high level changes” to its curriculum that will affect which classes business students take and when they take them. Read more »
School completes first phase of relocation process
Falk College is relocating into White and MacNaughton Halls, the former College of Law. The College of Law is now in Dineen Hall, which opened this fall. Read more »
Professor continues development of website tracking Ebola virus in Liberia
A Syracuse University professor continues to lead a team of students and professionals with a website that tracks the outbreak of the Ebola virus in… Read more »
School opens clinic to offer free legal services to veterans
The Syracuse University College of Law is now home to the only clinic in New York state that provides free legal services to veterans. Read more »
School selected to host cyber defense competition in March
The School of Information Studies at Syracuse University was selected to host the Northeast Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition from March 20–22. Read more »
