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2024 Step Up 4 Kids 5K & Fun Run Street Closures

By Syracuse Sun | Apr 28, 2024

Syracuse, N.Y. - The McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy Center is gearing up for the Step Up 4 Kids 5K & Kids Fun Run scheduled to take place on Sunday, April 28, 2024.In preparation for the event, a section of Wilkinson Street, from Van Rensselaer Street to Plum Street, will be closed to ensure the safety of the participants. According to the event organizers, the closure will be in effect from around 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. on the day of the race.The racecourse will also experience intermittent traffic disruptions along various streets including Van Rensselaer Street, Spencer...

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Onondaga County in week ending Apr. 20?

By Syracuse Sun | Apr 27, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Onondaga County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Syracuse Sun area weekly mass times

By Syracuse Sun | Apr 27, 2024

The following parishes in the Syracuse Sun coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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City's Golf Courses Set to Reopen on May 1

By Syracuse Sun | Apr 27, 2024

The City Parks Department made an official announcement today, stating, "We are excited to announce that the city's golf courses will begin opening on May 1." This news comes as a relief to many golf enthusiasts who have been eagerly awaiting the opportunity to get back on the green.As of now, the city has not released specific details regarding any restrictions or guidelines that will be in place upon the reopening of the golf courses. However, it is expected that safety measures will be implemented to ensure the well-being of both players and staff.Golfers are...

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Oswego County in week ending Apr. 20

By Syracuse Sun | Apr 26, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Oswego County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Physicist Marina Artuso Named Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science

By Syracuse Sun | Apr 26, 2024

College of Arts and Sciences Professor Marina Artuso (Department of Physics) has been named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). She was elected by the AAAS Council for extraordinary achievements in her field and her efforts on behalf of the advancement of science. The fellows will be honored at a ceremony later this year in Washington, D.C.Artuso joins a prestigious list of Syracuse University professors who have been named AAAS Fellows. Since 2010, these A&S faculty received the honor: Jennifer Ross, professor and department chair...

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Whitman Shows Its Commitment to Entrepreneurship by Hiring Student-Run POV Digital Marketing Agency

By Syracuse Sun | Apr 26, 2024

Whitman School of Management has demonstrated its dedication to fostering entrepreneurship by collaborating with POV Brand Management, a student-run digital marketing agency. Executive Dean J. Michael Haynie expressed the school's commitment, stating, "Fostering emerging entrepreneurs and supporting their ideas are at the heart of the Whitman School. And, what better way to promote our commitment to entrepreneurship than to hire some of our own?" The partnership between Whitman and POV has been mutually beneficial, as noted by Haynie, who also serves as vice chancellor for...

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1 gas station in cities throughout Onondaga County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Apr. 20

By Syracuse Sun | Apr 26, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Onondaga County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Carnegie Hall Chief Marketing Officer Sara Villagio ’04 Named VPA Convocation Speaker

By Syracuse Sun | Apr 26, 2024

Sara Villagio ’04, Carnegie Hall’s chief marketing officer, has been selected as the convocation speaker for Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) on May 11. The ceremony will take place at the JMA Wireless Dome.Villagio, who oversees marketing strategy, creative efforts, and customer service at Carnegie Hall, has made significant contributions since joining the institution in 2017. She introduced customer-curated subscription packages, led branding updates, and played a key role in the Hall's reopening post-pandemic. Additionally, Villagio...

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Libraries’ End of Semester Services for Spring 2024

By Syracuse Sun | Apr 26, 2024

Syracuse University Libraries has announced their services for the end of the Spring 2024 semester, offering various initiatives to support students during this busy period.According to the announcement, Bird Library will have extended hours during this time, with the lower level up to the second floor remaining open 24 hours a day, while the third through fifth floors will be open from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m.One of the services being provided is the "Food for Fines" program, where patrons can donate healthy, nonperishable food and hygiene items in exchange for a reduction of...

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IVMF Awarded $3.5M Grant From Google to Train Veterans, Military-Connected Spouses on Cybersecurity and AI

By Syracuse Sun | Apr 26, 2024

Syracuse University's D'Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) has been granted $3.5 million by Google as part of the tech company's $75 million AI Opportunity Fund. The grant aims to provide training in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence to transitioning service members, veterans, and military-connected spouses.J. Michael Haynie, the vice chancellor for strategic initiatives and innovation and the executive director of the IVMF, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership with Google during a press conference in Washington, D.C. Haynie stated,...

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Onondaga County in week ending Apr. 20?

By Syracuse Sun | Apr 25, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Onondaga County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Student Veteran Organization Hosts Gatsby-Themed Gala for Annual Awards Banquet

By Syracuse Sun | Apr 25, 2024

Members of Syracuse University’s military-connected community gathered for the 2024 SVO Ball & Awards Banquet, which featured a Gatsby-themed evening and a celebration of achievements within the veteran community. SVO President John Nipper ’23, G’24, expressed his pride in the graduating military-connected students, stating, “Congratulations on all your successes here at Syracuse University, you should be proud of all your accomplishments and to now be recognized as an alumni of these hallowed halls. We know that you will do great things in your future endeavors.”The...

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Whitman School Welcomes New Director and Associate Director to Defense Programs

By Syracuse Sun | Apr 25, 2024

The Defense Programs at the Martin J. Whitman School of Management has recently welcomed two esteemed individuals to its leadership team. Thomas Constable and Ltc. (ret) John G. Dean IV have taken on key roles within the program, bringing with them a wealth of experience and dedication to the field.Thomas Constable, the newly appointed director of Defense Programs, brings a distinguished background to his role. With a career spanning over two decades in the U.S. Army and the Department of Defense, Constable's expertise is a valuable addition to the program. Reflecting on...

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Fire in Large, Mixed-Use Building on Burnet Ave.

By Syracuse Sun | Apr 25, 2024

Syracuse Firefighters were alerted to a fire in the 400 block of Burnet Ave, with callers reporting smoke visible from I-690. Firefighters arrived to find heavy black smoke billowing from the building, with fire showing at the rear as well. As reported, "A signal ‘99’ was transmitted, indicating a working fire."Teams of firefighters quickly began efforts to combat the fire, with some stretching hoses into the building while others conducted thorough searches of the large, mixed-use structure. Despite the challenges posed by the building's layout, firefighters were able to...

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Architecture Student Named to Future100 List in Metropolis Magazine

By Syracuse Sun | Apr 25, 2024

Linxi (Jenny) Zhang, a fifth-year bachelor of architecture degree student in the School of Architecture, has been recognized in Metropolis magazine's Future100, an elite group of architecture and interior architecture students from the United States and Canada.In a letter addressing Zhang, Avinash Rajagopal, the editor in chief of Metropolis magazine, expressed their admiration for the quality of work submitted and the potential Zhang holds for the industry. Rajagopal stated, "We were blown away by the quality of work you and your peers submitted, and we feel that you...

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Faculty, Staff Invited to Participate in This Year’s ‘On My Own Time’ Celebration

By Syracuse Sun | Apr 25, 2024

The University has announced its involvement in the annual “On My Own Time” event, a celebration of local visual arts that showcases the artistic talents of faculty and staff members who create art in their spare time.Participants are encouraged to display their creativity, with artwork submissions set to be exhibited at Bird Library under the theme “On My Own Time–Celebrating the Artistic Talents of Syracuse University Faculty and Staff.” The exhibition is scheduled to run from May 30 to June 6, allowing colleagues to appreciate and vote for their favorite pieces for the...

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Oswego County in week ending Apr. 20?

By Syracuse Sun | Apr 24, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Oswego County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Graduate Student Educators Showcase of Work on Disabilities

By Syracuse Sun | Apr 24, 2024

Graduate students and educators enrolled in the School of Education course, Significant Disabilities: Shifts in Paradigms and Practices, will provide a showcase of their work on May 8 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the Special Collections Research Center (SCRC), located on the 6th floor of Bird Library. The course was taught by Dr. Julia M. White, a 2023-2024 SCRC Faculty Fellow.Co-organized by the SCRC and the School of Education, this event will debut a digital exhibition, "From Institutionalization to Inclusion: Disability Activism in the Syracuse University Special...

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SOURCE Announces Award Opportunities for 2024-25

By Syracuse Sun | Apr 24, 2024

The SOURCE (Syracuse Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Engagement) has unveiled new grant opportunities and revisions to existing student award programs for the upcoming 2024-25 academic year."Based on feedback from students and faculty, the new award and changes to existing awards will make SOURCE funding more flexible for an even broader population of students," stated Kate Hanson, director of the SOURCE.The newly introduced SOURCE Bridge Award aims to provide short-term, renewable support up to $2,000 for students at all levels to engage in mentored...