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Teacher, Activist Brian Jones to Give Ganders Distinguished Lecture Feb. 28

Friday, February 21, 2014, By Jennifer Russo

The School of Education will welcome Brian Jones, New York City teacher and activist, for the Harry S. and Elva K. Ganders Distinguished Lecture on Friday, Feb. 28, at 4 p.m. in Kittredge Auditorium at Huntington Beard Crouse Hall. Jones’…

Vice President Biden to Deliver Keynote at Toner Prize Celebration in Washington, D.C.

Friday, February 21, 2014, By Cyndi Moritz

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden L’68 will be the keynote speaker at the award celebration for the Toner Prize for Excellence in Political Reporting on March 24 in Washington, D.C. The Toner Prize, sponsored by the S.I. Newhouse School of…

Campus & Community

Literary Agent to Speak Monday, Feb. 24

Thursday, February 20, 2014, By News Staff

Thinking about a career in publishing or literary representation? Don’t miss a chance to meet Writers House literary agent Stephen Barr at the English Department’s Career Workshop:  Monday, Feb. 24 5:30 p.m. 500 Hall of Languages Barr will discuss what…

Campus & Community

Diavolo Dance Theater Performs New Work April 4; Tickets Now on Sale

Wednesday, February 19, 2014, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

The high-energy and visually stunning Diavolo Dance Theater, presented by Syracuse University Arts Engage, will return to Syracuse to perform its new work, “Fluid Identities,” co-commissioned by SU Arts Engage, on Friday, April 4, at 7 p.m. at the Landmark Theater in downtown Syracuse.

Campus & Community

Mideast Peace Talks, Syrian Refugees and SU Connection

Tuesday, February 18, 2014, By Cyndi Moritz

The Feb. 20 session of TMR will feature Charles Benjamin, president of the Near East Foundation, who will discuss the Mideast Peace Talks, Syrian refugees and the connection these issues have with Syracuse University. Benjamin has more than 20 years…

STEM

Physics Professor Lisa Manning Named Sloan Research Fellow

Tuesday, February 18, 2014, By Kathleen Haley

M. Lisa Manning, assistant professor of physics in The College of Arts and Sciences, studies the mechanics of how biological cells move and grow, and how granular materials fail. As an early career scientist, she is being recognized for her…

Media, Law & Policy

College of Law Student Wins ABA Student Writing Competition

Friday, February 14, 2014, By Cyndi Moritz

Sean J. Quinn ’06, a third-year student in the SU College of Law, has been named the winner of the 12th annual American Bar Association (ABA) Health Law Student Writing Competition. His winning entry was titled “Down on the Pharma:…

Health & Society

National Institute of Health Awards SU Psychologist $2 Million Grant

Friday, February 14, 2014, By Sarah Scalese

The statistics are staggering and the impact on children and their families can be overwhelming. But, one psychologist in The College of Arts and Sciences is preparing to embark on a significant research project that may generate insights that will…

Arts & Culture

Architecture Launches Einhorn 21st Century Studio

Friday, February 14, 2014, By News Staff

Syracuse University Trustee and School of Architecture Advisory Board Member Steven Einhorn ’67 and his wife, Sherry Einhorn ’65 (EDU), were honored at the School of Architecture on Feb. 10 at the grand opening of the Einhorn 21st Century Studio. The…

Health & Society

Best-Selling Author, Eating Behaviors Expert Brian Wansink to Lecture Feb. 26

Tuesday, February 11, 2014, By Michele Barrett

The Nutrition Education Promotion Association (NEPA) in the Falk College’s Department of Public Health, Food Studies and Nutrition will host Brian Wansink, Feb. 26 in 001 Life Sciences Building at 7 p.m. The community is invited to attend this free…