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Earn credits over winter break—online!

Syracuse University’s Winterlude comes roaring back in December with a blizzard of classes. Don’t miss this opportunity to earn three or four credits in four weeks, in the comfort of home. The online session will run December 19, 2016 – January 13, 2017.

Students are limited to one class during Winterlude, and all classes are offered completely online. Winterlude tuition is not included in full-time academic year tuition. Financial aid may be available to those with demonstrated need.

Registration begins November 9. Visit winter.syr.edu, call 315-443-9378, or e-mail winter@syr.edu for more information.

We’re Outdoorsy, Right? Help SU win the Outdoor Nation Campus Challenge!

The Outdoor Nation Campus Challenge is about school communities and student bodies joining together to try and get the most people outside and active. Outdoor Nation has selected colleges and universities across the United States to engage in the 2016 Outdoor Nation Campus Challenge, running through Oct. 15. The school that gets the most people outdoors and documenting those experiences will win the National Outdoor Championship.

Check out the website: www.oncampuschallenge.org/.

Diversity and Inclusion Website Goes Live

A website showcasing the extensive inventory of diversity and inclusion programs and activities on campus has been created by the Chancellor’s Workgroup on Diversity and Inclusion. UC Dean Bea Gonzalez is a key member of the committee, which promotes a diverse and inclusive learning community on campus. This website fulfills recommendations by several committees and campus groups, including Express Yourself Diversity and Inclusion committee and the Senate Community on Diversity. View website.

Close the skills gap!

U.S. executives acknowledge that applicants are often lacking the “soft skills” necessary for the modern American workplace. UC’s Bachelor of Professional Studies in Creative Leadership addresses those skills—and offers 50% off tuition scholarships for NYS residents!

Soft skills like communication, critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration are important in the global workplace, but are hard to find in today’s workforce. SU’s Bachelor of Professional Studies degree in Creative Leadership can be earned part time. Read more about the soft skills gap and consider the benefits of a BPS degree. It’s an affordable and practical option for today’s professional.

Mexican Consuls Visit Syracuse University

  • Former Mexican Ambassador to London and current Consul General Diego Gómez Pickering accompanied by Consul Alexia Núñez visited campus on Friday, July 22 to meet with the 20 Mexican English Language Institute students from the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) sponsored by the Mexican government’s Proyecta 100K program. The General Consul based in New York City met with Chancellor Kent Syverud, Provost Michele Wheatly, and Dean Bea González. Dr. Rafael Fernández de Castro, from the Maxwell School escorted the delegation and organized a meeting with Maxwell School Dean Van Slyke followed by a working lunch.