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October is Disability Awareness and Appreciation Month
Throughout the month of October, the Disability Cultural Center (DCC) and a host of campus partners and student organizations will host Disability Awareness and Appreciation Month. The month’s events will focus on disability and its many intersections. “We are very…
Politicians Alienating Women Voters Ahead of Midterms
Grant Reeher, professor of political science and director of the Campbell Institute for Public Affairs in the Maxwell School, was quoted by Newsweek regarding the Supreme Court hearings and its impact on women voters. From the article: “As many top…
Information Session Scheduled for Spring Immersion Experiences
An information session has been scheduled to introduce the Spring 2019 Immersion Experiences at the School of Information Studies (iSchool). It will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 2, at 8 p.m. in 347 Hinds Hall (Katzer Room). As part of…
Professor Lauded for Contributions to Experimental Particle Physics
The American Physical Society (APS) is recognizing a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) for his contributions to particle physics. Sheldon Stone, Distinguished Professor of Physics, is the 2019 recipient of the APS’ prestigious W.K.H. Panofksy Prize…
Singer, Trumpeter Bria Skonberg to Perform, Discuss Career as Part of Setnor Residency
The College of Visual and Performing Arts’ Rose, Jules R. and Stanford S. Setnor School of Music will host New York-based Canadian singer, trumpeter and songwriter Bria Skonberg for a three-day residency Sept. 26-28, presented as part of the Setnor…
James Haywood Rolling Jr. Appointed VPA’s Inaugural Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
James Haywood Rolling Jr., dual professor of art education and teaching and leadership in the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) and the School of Education and the chair of art education, has been appointed VPA’s inaugural director of…
Experts from 33 Countries Convene in Syracuse for the 7th International Building Physics Conference
Experts on the science and engineering of buildings and urban environments will convene in Syracuse Sept. 23-26 for the 7th International Building Physics Conference (IBPC). More than 300 attendees from 33 countries will gather to present original research and findings,…
Lopoo Appointed Advisory Board Professor of Public Policy in Maxwell School
Recognizing his outstanding scholarship and service to the Maxwell School, Leonard Lopoo has been appointed Maxwell Advisory Board Professor of Public Policy. Lopoo, who joined the Maxwell School in 2003, is a professor of public administration and international affairs, director…
Syracuse University Conducts First Systematic Review of Experimental Pain Research on Cannabis-Based Drugs
Researchers in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) have determined that cannabinoid drugs do not appear to reduce the intensity of experimental pain, but, instead, may make pain feel less unpleasant and more tolerable.
Chris Johnson Named Associate Provost for Academic Affairs
Syracuse University Vice Chancellor and Provost Michele Wheatly announced today the appointment of Chris Johnson, professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, to the position of associate provost for academic affairs. The Executive Committee of the Board of…