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Good morning Syracuse! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Interested in a part-time job inside Syracuse schools?
  • How this new district role could change family engagement in Syracuse
  • See which Syracuse foods and landmarks made it onto new utility art

Also on today's calendar: Jay Medal Soirée and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Variable clouds, with a high of 82 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 78, low: 60.
  • Monday: A couple of showers, with a high of 70 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Syracuse City School District Part Time Information Aide - Lincoln Middle School in Syracuse, NY (syracuse.com) — If you're looking for part-time work inside the Syracuse City School District, Lincoln Middle School is hiring an information aide at $20.75 an hour. The 20-hour-per-week, 10-month role focuses on helping visitors navigate government offices and requires meeting Onondaga County Civil Service qualifications and passing a fingerprint background check.
   

2. Syracuse City School District Coordinator of Family Engagement in Syracuse, NY (syracuse.com) — Syracuse families should know the city school district is hiring a Coordinator of Family Engagement to strengthen connections between schools, parents, and community groups. The role supports districtwide events, outreach, and data tracking as Syracuse pursues major reforms to boost student achievement and college-and-career readiness.
   

3. Syracuse utility boxes brighten downtown with vibrant new art from local artists (thisiscny.com) — Downtown Syracuse utility boxes are getting a colorful makeover as local artists paint winning designs celebrating Central New York wildlife and classic Syracuse foods near spots like Dinosaur Bar-B-Que and The Sweet Praxis. Funded by regional arts grants, the project aims to brighten more corners of downtown and highlight Syracuse's creative community.
   

4. SU launches search committee to select chief people officer (dailyorange.com) — Syracuse University has formed a nine-member search committee to find its next chief people officer and senior vice president for human resources, who will report directly to Chancellor Mike Haynie. The new leader will oversee hiring, compensation strategy, labor relations, and HR technology for nearly 7,000 faculty and staff, with a goal to fill the role by January 1, 2027.
   

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Other local events
    Monday August 24
  • Board of Education Meeting
    JAMESVILLE-DEWITT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Syracuse, NY 13214
    6:00 pm
  • Tuesday August 25
  • Summer Graduation
    Syracuse City SD OCC SRC Arena (4585 W. Seneca Tpke)
    6:00 pm
  • Wednesday August 26
  • Walking & Talking Wednesdays Tour- The Heart of Syracuse
    Onondaga Historical Association NY
    12:00 pm
  • Board of Education Policy Committee Meeting and Work Session
    Syracuse City SD 725 Harrison Street, Syracuse, NY
    4:00 pm
  • MD - PTG Playground Date @ Moses DeWitt
    Moses Dewitt Elementary School Syracuse, NY 13214
    6:00 pm
  • Concert Pitbull →
    Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview, 490 Restoration Way, Syracuse
    8:00 pm
  • Friday August 28
  • David Lucas with hans kim, Killers Of Kill Tony →
    Crouse hinds concert theater, 411 Montgomery St, Syracuse
    7:00 pm
  • Monday August 31
  • Walk and talk →
    Clinton Arena, 36 Kirkland Ave, Clinton
    6:00 pm
  • Tuesday September 8
  • Ray LaMontagne →
    Crouse hinds concert theater, 411 Montgomery St, Syracuse
    7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Monday August 24
  • Board of Education Meeting
    JAMESVILLE-DEWITT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Syracuse, NY 13214
    6:00 pm
  • Wednesday August 26
  • Walking & Talking Wednesdays Tour- The Heart of Syracuse
    Onondaga Historical Association NY
    12:00 pm
  • MD - PTG Playground Date @ Moses DeWitt
    Moses Dewitt Elementary School Syracuse, NY 13214
    6:00 pm
  • Mark Nanni Music →
    The Neat Whiskey Bar, 6706 E Seneca Turnpike Building B, Jamesville
    6:00 pm

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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