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Public Research Lesson Improves Learning and Instruction Methods

Wednesday, November 12, 2014, By Jennifer Russo

Sharon Dotger, dual associate professor of science teaching in the School of Education and the College of Arts and Sciences, hosted a public research lesson on Tuesday, Nov. 11, in 500 Hall of Languages. About 25 currently practicing school professionals…

Health & Society

Department of Health & Human Services Awards Graduate Student Grant to Study Paternal Engagement

Wednesday, November 12, 2014, By Michele Barrett

Child and family studies Ph.D. student Elif Dede Yildirim, working with Jaipaul Roopnarine, the Jack Reilly Endowed Professor of Child and Family Studies, has received a $100,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children…

Veterans

Maj. Gen. John Batiste Honors Veterans, Encourages Others to Commit to a Cause

Wednesday, November 12, 2014, By Kathleen Haley

Before his keynote address during the Veterans Day Ceremony, retired U.S. Army Maj. Gen. John Batiste called upon fellow veterans and their families to be recognized for their service. “You’re the heartbeat of America,” he said.

Humanities Data Mining Subject of ‘Issues in Digital Scholarship’ Talk

Monday, November 10, 2014, By Pamela Whiteley McLaughlin

Peter Leonard, librarian for digital humanities research at Yale, will give a talk titled “Making Sense: Data-Mining Large Collections of Digitized Cultural Material,” on Wednesday, Nov. 12, from 3:30-5 p.m. in the Peter Graham Scholarly Commons in Bird Library. Leonard’s…

‘Elect Her’ Preparing Women for Leadership and Political Office

Monday, November 10, 2014, By Kathleen Haley

In student leadership roles and in political office across the country, more women are needed to represent. An upcoming conference is giving University students the opportunity to find their voice and build confidence to pursue an elected leadership position.

STEM

Hemsley’s ‘Going Viral’ Wins Annual ASIS&T Book Award

Friday, November 7, 2014, By Diane Stirling

A faculty member whose research and writing regarding the components and characteristics of virality in the online media space is having that scholarship recognized with one of two best book awards at the annual meeting of the Association of Information Science…

Campus & Community

SALTQuarters Gallery Presents Fermented Freedom

Thursday, November 6, 2014, By News Staff

You are invited to celebrate Harriet Tubman with bread baking, work song singing and writing! Nov. 8, 1-5 p.m. SALTQuarters Gallery 115 Otisco St., Syracuse “The Underground Railroad was a fugitive trail that tended to erase itself; we are unlikely…

Arts & Culture

University Hosts Play about Spanish Playwright Lope de Vega

Wednesday, November 5, 2014, By Rob Enslin

A contemporary play about the complicated last days of Félix Lope de Vega y Carpio, the foremost Spanish playwright of the 1600s, is coming to Syracuse University. The Spanish theater company Fundación Siglo de Oro will present “Entre Marta y…

Explore Downtown During Experience ’Cuse

Wednesday, November 5, 2014, By Kathleen Haley

A group of students is trying to bridge the gap between the Syracuse University campus and the energetic happenings downtown. This weekend, the student group has organized Experience ’Cuse, a series of events over this upcoming weekend to get students…

Health & Society

CSD’s Newest Faculty Member Awarded $557,000 NIH Grant

Wednesday, November 5, 2014, By Sarah Scalese

Jonathan Preston G’02, G’08 may be new to the Syracuse University faculty, but he’s no stranger to the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD). Preston first stepped onto campus as a graduate student 13 years ago. Today, he is…