SU in the News: Friday, December 3, 2010

SU NEWS AND EVENTS COVERAGE

Auto Evolution mentions the research testing of the Toyota Prius Plug-in cars being performed at SU and the SyracuseCoE.

Laurence Thomas, professor of philosophy and political science in The College of Arts and Sciences and Maxwell School, was mentioned a Huffington Post article on about students text-messaging during classes.

The Associated Press reported on the death of celebrated soprano and former VPA faculty member Helen Boatwright.

A Post-Standard editorial highlights the awarding of the U.S. Green Building Council’s 2010 Leadership Award to the SyracuseCoE.

The Post-Standard reported on the remarks delivered by Syracuse Police Chief Frank Fowler as part of University College’s Thursday Morning Roundtable.

FACULTY QUOTES

Joanne Waghorne, professor of religion in The College of Arts and Sciences, is quoted in the Minneapolis Star-Tribune in an article on plans to open two Hindu and Sikh temples in the Minneapolis area.

Circle ID published a column by iSchool Professor Milton Mueller on Net neutrality.

Gustav Niebuhr, associate professor of religion and media in The College of Arts and Sciences and Newhouse School, authored a Washington Post “On Faith” column on sexual abuse and the Roman Catholic Church.

William Banks, Board of Advisors Distinguished Professor and director of the Institute for National Security and Counterterrorism in the College of Law and the Maxwell School, is quoted in Deutsche Welle on possible legal action against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.

Eric Schiff, professor of physics in The College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed on Studio 360, part of Public Radio International and WNYC, about the science behind neon lights.

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