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ELI Students Share Insights on Being an International Student

October 23, 2018

When international students travel to the United States to learn English, the language barrier is just one of their challenges. Cultural differences like being overwhelmed in the grocery store, being embarrassed about not tipping a server (there is no tipping in China) or learning where to get help in serious situations are a few of the struggles they encounter. Continue Reading

Disability Cultural Center to Host Annual Open House Friday, Oct. 19

October 18, 2018

The Disability Cultural Center (DCC) will host its annual Open House Friday, Oct. 19, from 1 to 5 p.m. at 230 Schine Student Center. The event will conclude with a gathering to watch and discuss “Hannah Gadsby: Nanette,” which is captioned. Continue Reading

’Cuse Cast for Week of Oct. 15

October 15, 2018

Summer Ainsworth ’20 has this week’s edition of ’Cuse Cast, with details on Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Coming Out Month on campus.

Syracuse Stage Presents World Premiere Inspired by Local History

October 15, 2018

Syracuse Stage continues the 2018/19 season with a world premiere production, “Possessing Harriet,” Oct. 17 – Nov. 4. Written by award-winning local playwright and Syracuse Stage associate artistic director Kyle Bass, the 90-minute drama, commissioned by the Onondaga Historical Association, draws inspiration from a slice of 19th-century Central New York history concerning a young enslaved woman named Harriet Powell. Continue Reading

Free Tutoring Now Available in 30 Undergraduate Fall Courses

October 10, 2018

This semester, the Center for Learning and Student Success—CLASS—is offering more than 100 free, small-group tutoring sessions each week for 30 large, historically challenging undergraduate courses. The sessions include a range of subject areas, including calculus, economics, accounting, engineering, nutrition and art history.
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WellsLink Hosts 15th Annual Transitions Ceremony; Welcomes Shaun R. Harper as Keynote

October 10, 2018

The Office of Multicultural Affairs hosts the 15th annual WellsLink Transitions Ceremony on Friday, Oct. 12, starting at 4 p.m. in Hendricks Chapel. Campus community members are invited to attend the ceremony to honor the WellsLink Scholars from the previous year who have successfully transitioned through the WellsLink Leadership Program and into their second year at Syracuse University.

Alumnus Joshua Aviv Wins $1 Million in Buffalo Startup Competition

October 9, 2018

Joshua Aviv ’14 G’17, founder and CEO of SparkCharge, a company that produces a portable, fast charging battery unit for electric vehicles, has earned the top prize of $1 million at 43North, a Buffalo, New York-based startup competition. Continue Reading

University Honors Indigenous Peoples’ Day

October 5, 2018

On Monday, Oct. 8, Syracuse University will host a Universitywide celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The University community is invited to celebrate and recognize the history, contributions and survival of indigenous peoples. In partnership with the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF)’s celebration, the events on both campuses are open to all.