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The reasons for the seasons  spring , summer , autumn , and winter  are thoroughly understood in terms of the 23 1/2 ° tilt of the Earth ’ s axis and its well-worn orbit around the Sun . " Naeem will be teaching the graduate course this spring , " Understanding Nature Through Observation and Experiment , " which will examine how people have attempted to understand nature by the use of observational , experimental , and theoretical studies and will include a " rapid pace exposure to sophisticated statistical method . Syracuse enjoys a continental climate with fours seasons spring , summer , fall and winter - - that are relatively humid , with plenty of precipitation . The mild winter conditions we've experienced since 1998 has increased the probability of non-adults successfully overwintering , thus creating higher populations in the spring , which cause higher than normal mortality . Elections for positions for the upcoming academic year are held in the spring , usually during the election period coordinated by the UCSL .