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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…

Campus & Community

April 15 Is Application Deadline for Summer Institute for Technology-Enhanced Teaching & Learning

Tuesday, March 29, 2016, By Christopher C. Finkle

Online Learning Services, University College and the Office of Faculty Affairs have announced the 2016 Summer Institute for Technology-enhanced Teaching & Learning (SITETL). Offered twice in separate, week-long sessions, SITETL will be held May 23-27 and again on June 6-10….

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.

Final Four Here We Come!

Sunday, March 27, 2016, By SU Athletics

CHICAGO – Syracuse’s magical NCAA Tournament journey continues! The Orange overcame a 16-point second-half deficit to defeat No. 1 seed Virginia, 68-62, in the Midwest Regional final to advance to the Final Four for the sixth time in school history….

‘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…

STEM

The Human Trace

Thursday, March 24, 2016, By Rob Enslin

The great anthropologist Loren Eiseley once compared mankind to a twisted stem of wisteria—a “rooted vine in space” on an immense, if not impossible journey. It’s one that each of us must attempt, regardless of outcome. This is the premise…

Arts & Culture

Professor Eyes New Books, International Humanities Appointment

Wednesday, March 23, 2016, By Rob Enslin

When Gregg Lambert stepped down as founding director of the Syracuse University Humanities Center in 2014, he did what any self-respecting professor would do. He hit the books. Nearly two years later, Lambert is still at the top of his…

Media, Law & Policy

CBS News’ Jeff Glor ’97 to Emcee Newhouse School’s Mirror Awards Ceremony June 9

Wednesday, March 23, 2016, By Wendy S. Loughlin

CBS News anchor and correspondent Jeff Glor ’97 will serve as master of ceremonies at the 10th annual Mirror Awards ceremony June 9 in New York City. Hosted by the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, the event will include…

STEM

NSF Underwrites National, International Projects in Mathematics Department

Tuesday, March 22, 2016, By Rob Enslin

The Department of Mathematics in the College of Arts and Sciences has received three major grant awards from the National Science Foundation (NSF), supporting national and international research projects. The awards enable students and faculty to travel to Poland for…