Tech-savvy sophomore works to make SU a more interconnected campus
Shazif Shaikh is a web developer for Spiders— the group of students working to foster connectivity and integration on campus. Read more »
Work Wednesday
SU coach teaches self-defense lessons for women
Phil Benedict learned a long time ago how to give back to his community in the way that he knew best: defense. The retired cop coaches boxing at Syracuse, and teaches self-defense for women. Read more »
SU Student runs two non-profits and has his own service based start-up
Jez Sabaduquia, a junior information management and technology major, spent his high school years in aviation school and has since moved into the non-profit activist world. Read more »
Student scores job at Bustle following a successful summer internship
Courteney Larocca is doing a lot more than just fulfilling college credit requirements this semester. Read more »
Professor Jack Gramlich encourages students to spend time outside and appreciate the environment
Jack Gramlich is passionate about preserving the environment and educating others about it. Gramlich is an educator, former nature center director and a member of… Read more »
Senior finds personal, collective growth through ropes course
Accounting management major Clayton Davidson joined the Outdoor Education Center and now shares his love of the outdoors with other students. Read more »
Director of ESSM works to help make campus sustainable, energy efficient
Nathan Prior is the director of Energy Systems and Sustainability Management, which does things for the campus such as implementing solar-thermal panels on South Campus. Read more »
SU ADVANCE works to remove obstacles for women entering STEM fields
Marie Garland is the executive director of SU ADVANCE, a program funded by the National Science Foundation and that strives to help women at Syracuse University entering STEM fields. Read more »
Sophomore kickstarts career with Etsy vintage clothing shop
Angela Montague is a sophomore Syracuse University student who uses her own clothing shop on Etsy, called The Esme, to curate and sell vintage clothing she finds in thrift shops. Read more »
Syracuse resident has worked his way through different positions at Syracuse Stage
Kyle Bass began working at Syracuse Stage in the '90s. He has been a playwright, publications manager, associate artistic director and a literary manager. Now, he is a dramaturg. Read more »
InclusiveU director helps rethink Syracuse University academics
Bud Buckhout has been the director of InclusiveU since January 2014. InclusiveU gives academic support to SU students with disabilities, and is known for programs like Peer2Peer and Project SEARCH. Read more »
Meet the woman behind the SU FIXIt Twitter account
The Twitter account for the SU FixIt isn't limited to things like how to unclog a drain, but instead tweets out helpful, funny and inspirational content to its followers. Read more »
iSchool research assistant professor works for DoodleBook, a platform that uses cartoons for scientific learning
Jun Wang has taken his passion for education to the internet and now oversees the topics addressed on DoodleBook.org, as well as the illustrators who make concepts come to life through cartoons. Read more »
Sophomore works at Light Work, community gallery and photography studio
Giancarlos Kunhardt is an art photography major who works at Light Work, a community gallery and photography studio which is located at the back end of Watson Hall. Read more »
Junior finds empowerment, helps others at the Office of Disability Services
Junior Emilie Ricco works as a student liaison at the SU Office of Disability Services where, in the process of helping others, she is able to incite change and grow as a person as well. Read more »
Junior asks alumni for donations while working at the SU call center
Ellie Winkelmann spends time every week conversing with alumni and asking them to donate back to the university. The money goes towards scholarship funds and other programs on campus. Read more »
Sophomore balances marching band and job at Hendricks Chapel
Colin Maguire has been exposed to different religions and their traditions on campus. Read more »
SU employee has devoted almost 20 years working in copy centers
Maribeth Schoeneck spends her days answering emails and doing print work for departments across the university. Read more »
Junior helps women prepare for life outside prison
Sarah Mikal, a junior finance and marketing major, is currently the project leader of Best Foot Forward, which is designed to help female inmates transition back into society. Read more »
Sophomore opens entrepreneurial pop up
Sophomore Julia Haber is opening POP^ shop in Marshall Square Mall. She plans on having student entrepreneurs running the space. Read more »
Sophomore teaches financial literacy
While sophomore Lindsay Swanson appreciates her work-study job filing papers at Whitman, her true passion shines through when she teaches middle and high schoolers financial literacy skills. Read more »
Work Wednesday: Allison Raymond
Sophomore Allison Raymond is the owner of a shop on Etsy. Read more »
Work Wednesday: Mark Bennington
After 10 years of acting, professor Mark Bennington grew frustrated with the industry and decided to take his career in a different direction. Read more »
Work Wednesday: Adam Gold
Adam Gold was a junior at Syracuse University, he and his friend, Kyle Corea, decided to have a funk and waffles-themed house party, where Gold’s band performed funk music and served waffles.Gold is now the owner of Funk 'n Waffles. Read more »
