December 2017 Suffolk Scoop...our latest news for you.

IN THE NEWS NOW

SUFFOLK ANNOUNCES $3 MILLION GIFT FROM ALUMNI

Suffolk University Acting President Marisa Kelly has announced a $3 million commitment to the University from Michael Smith, BSBA ’61 , and Larry Smith, BSBA ’65 - the latest in the Smith brothers’ history of philanthropy to the University. The $3 million pledge brings their lifetime commitment to Suffolk to $5.2 million.

The gift will support athletics programs and facilities and student scholarships.

RAMS PLAYER AGAIN

NAMED HOCKEY GOALIE

OF THE WEEK

Michael Levine of the Suffolk men’s hockey team was been named Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Goalie of the Week for the second time this season.

The talented junior netminder led the Rams to a pair of victories over Western New England over a seven-day stretch, compiling 73 saves while allowing 0.50 goals per game.

It was the first time that Suffolk swept the regular season series with the Golden Bears since the 2015-16 campaign.

PROFESSOR'S DISTINGUISHED MENTOR AWARD DRIVEN BY GRATEFUL ALUMNI

Interior Architecture and Design Professor Karen Clarke is particularly proud of her 2017 Distinguished Mentor Award because past students nominated her for the Design New England magazine honor.

Clarke’s commitment to student and alumni success, recognized by the journal’s award, exemplifies Suffolk’s commitment to supporting students in class and beyond.

Suffolk faculty, staff, and alumni all engage with students one-on-one to offer guidance and advice ranging from academic support to building relationships through networking.

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LEARNING THROUGH SERVICE

Suffolk students spend tens of thousands of hours yearly working to improve lives, expand opportunity, and promote social justice.

Learn how Suffolk University demonstrates its ethos of service. Hear students and alumni describe how volunteerism and service-learning expanded their horizons. Get a better picture of how faculty offer practical community experiences that also enhances classroom learning and view profiles of the campus entities that help students gain a greater understanding of social justice and advocacy.

FROM MGH TO MARS

With NASA dedicated to launching a Mars mission in the 2030s - and companies like Elon Musk’s SpaceX promising to get there even sooner - preparing for the challenges of long-distance space travel has rapidly moved from science fiction to scientific imperative.

Catching Rays

Students in Suffolk University’s Physics Department are confronting one of the biggest dangers astronauts will face: intense radiation in the form of galactic and solar cosmic rays.

THE SUFFOLK EXPERIENCE

At Suffolk University, Boston is our Campus.

Suffolk’s courses and programs are built with careers in mind - experiential learning in the heart of Boston. Students can land their dream job or find an internship with a top employer. Art, legal, business, sports and entertainment centers are at their doorstep, right on campus.

At Suffolk, a student's education goes beyond the classroom and into the city.

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UPCOMING ON CAMPUS

Fall 2017 Finals Dec. 12-Dec. 21

Fall 2017 Faculty Grades Due to Registrar Dec. 22

Residence Halls Close for Winter Break
24 hours after the student's last final exam
Dec. 21 at 10 a.m. at the latest

Residence Halls Open for Spring 2018 Semester Jan. 14 at 10 a.m.

Winter Involvement Fair Jan. 25

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DATES TO REMEMBER

MLK Jr. Holiday - University Closed Jan. 15

First Day of Spring 2018 Classes Jan. 16

Last Day to Apply for Spring 2018 Graduation Jan. 16

Last Day to Add/Register Spring 2018 Courses Jan. 23

50 % Tuition Liability Deadline for Spring 2018 Jan. 24

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WINTER BREAK CLOSURE

Suffolk University's offices will be closed December 23 - January 1; reopening January 2, 2017. Residence halls are closed for continuing students December 21 - January 13; reopening January 14 at 10 a.m. The S uffolk University Police Department remains open during Winter Break. If needed, contact SUPD at the non-emergency number 617-573-8333 or emergency line 617-573-8111.

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