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Strauskulage, Usman Honored by Goldwater Foundation

Tuesday, May 6, 2014, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Junior Luke Strauskulage has been named as a 2014-15 Goldwater Scholar. Sophomore Samantha Usman was recognized with a Goldwater Honorable Mention. Goldwater Scholars are selected on the basis of academic merit from a field of mathematics, science and engineering students…

Campus & Community

Live Webinar Series: ‘Access to Instruction’

Friday, May 2, 2014, By News Staff

All SU faculty and staff are invited to the AHEAD to You Spring Webinar Series, “Access to Instruction: #thegrowingimperative,” three interactive webinars focused on electronic and information technology (E&IT) accessibility at colleges and universities, produced by the Association on Higher…

Campus & Community

Thursday Morning Roundtable Announces Meritorious Community Service Award

Wednesday, April 30, 2014, By Eileen Jevis

Thursday Morning Roundtable (TMR) presented its Meritorious Community Service Award to Margaret Charters at its April 17 meeting. In 1972, TMR established the annual award to present to individuals who make valuable contributions to the community without widespread recognition. Charters,…

Campus & Community

University Lectures Announces 2014-15 Season

Wednesday, April 30, 2014, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Seven distinguished guests will share their experiences and perspectives with the Syracuse University and Central New York communities this fall and next spring as part of the 2014-15 University Lectures series. Guests during the fall 2014 semester include Van Jones,…

STEM

Syracuse University Physicists Confirm Existence of New Type of Meson

Tuesday, April 29, 2014, By Rob Enslin

Physicists in the College of Arts and Sciences have made several important discoveries regarding the basic structure of mesons—subatomic particles long thought to be composed of one quark and one antiquark and bound together by a strong interaction. Recently, Professor…

Campus & Community

Phi Beta Kappa to Induct 55 New Members May 9

Tuesday, April 29, 2014, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Fifty-five students will be inducted into the Syracuse University chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society on Friday, May 9, at 1 p.m. in Maxwell Auditorium. Micere Mugo, Meredith Professor for Teaching Excellence and professor of African American Studies…

Arts & Culture

Two A&S Professors Elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Tuesday, April 29, 2014, By Rob Enslin

Two professors in the College of Arts and Sciences have been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the nation’s most prestigious honorary societies. M. Cristina Marchetti, the William R. Kenan Professor of Physics and associate…

Media, Law & Policy

Gregory Heisler to Join Newhouse faculty in Fall 2014

Tuesday, April 29, 2014, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Renowned photographer Gregory Heisler will join the Newhouse School as a Distinguished Professor of photography in the Department of Multimedia Photography and Design. Heisler is well-known for his portraits of leaders in business, government, science, sports and the arts. His…

Campus & Community

Three to Receive Honorary Degrees at 160th Commencement

Friday, April 25, 2014, By News Staff

A world-class scientist in the understanding of cell reproduction, a Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist and a legendary lacrosse coach and sculptor will take the stage at Commencement to be honored for their significant accomplishments.

Arts & Culture

Young Playwrights Festival Winners to Receive Staged Reading of their Works

Thursday, April 24, 2014, By News Staff

Winners of Syracuse Stage’s 2014 Young Playwrights Festival will receive a staged reading of their works on Tuesday, April 29, at 7 p.m. in the Archbold Theatre at the Syracuse Stage/Drama Complex, 820 E. Genesee St. The staged reading will…