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Media, Law & Policy

Groundbreaking Syrian Accountability Project Details Sexual Crimes in Syria’s War

Tuesday, March 29, 2016, By Martin Walls

As the civil war in Syria enters its sixth year, the Syrian Accountability Project (SAP) at the College of Law has released a groundbreaking report—“Looking Through the Window Darkly: A Snapshot Analysis of Rape in Syria”—about sexual crimes committed by…

Arts & Culture

VPA Alumni Discuss ‘Chance Encounters’ at April 1 Panel Event

Tuesday, March 29, 2016, By Erica Blust

People are often presented with serendipitous moments that can shape the course of their professional careers. Six alumni from the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) will share their compelling stories as they relate to this theme in “Chance Encounters: An Alumni Panel Discussion.”

University Invites Campus, Local Communities to Pep Rally Wednesday in Manley Arena

Tuesday, March 29, 2016, By Kevin Morrow

The University will host a Final Four public pep rally Wednesday at Manley Arena to offer an enthusiastic send-off to the men’s and women’s basketball teams.

Media, Law & Policy

President Barack Obama Delivers Keynote Address at Toner Prize Celebration

Tuesday, March 29, 2016, By Wendy S. Loughlin

“Our democracy needs you now more than ever,” Obama tells reporters.

Arts & Culture

Earth Science Professor Discusses Pavlof Volcano Eruption, Says It’s Not Over Yet

Monday, March 28, 2016, By Keith Kobland

The eruption of Alaska’s Pavlof Volcano has sent ash spewing 37,000 feet into the atmosphere, and Earth Science Professor Jeffrey Karson says, it’s not over yet. Karson is a geologist, and works in collaboration with Assistant Art Professor Robert Wysocki…

Media, Law & Policy

College of Law Hosts Eugene Fidell, 2016 Order of the Coif Distinguished Visitor

Monday, March 28, 2016, By Robert Conrad

The College of Law will host the 2016 Order of the Coif Distinguished Visitor, Eugene Fidell, on Thursday, March 31 at 7:15 p.m. in the Gray Ceremonial Courtroom in Dineen Hall. His talk is free and open to the entire…

Campus & Community

‘Cuse Cast for Week of March 28

Monday, March 28, 2016, By Keith Kobland

Jane Hong ’16 anchors ‘Cuse Cast this week, with coverage of a hip-hop activist on campus, and free learn-to-skate classes at Tennity Ice Rink.

STEM

Syracuse Researcher Finds Wolf Subspecies Have Unique Howl Patterns

Friday, March 25, 2016, By Elizabeth Droge-Young

A southern drawl or a cockney accent can quickly pinpoint where a person grew up. Researchers have found that regional vocalization patterns aren’t just for humans—dialects can likewise differ among groups of wolves.

‘Stiff,’ ‘Spook,’ ‘Bonk,’ ‘Gulp’ Author Mary Roach Gives University Lecture on March 29

Friday, March 25, 2016, By Kevin Morrow

Bestselling author Mary Roach is the next speaker in the University Lectures series on Tuesday, March 29, at 7:30 p.m. in Hendricks Chapel. The event is free and open to the public. She will share the stage with Sandra Hewett,…

STEM

How Did the Moon’s Surface Form?

Friday, March 25, 2016, By Elizabeth Droge-Young

Perhaps we don’t realize when we look into the night sky at the moon that we are observing some of the most ancient surfaces known within our solar system. The formation of the moon is linked to the early stages…