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Students’ Project Reduces Energy Consumption, Pollution on Campus

Friday, March 20, 2015, By Matt Wheeler

By investigating uncomfortable temperatures in Maxwell Hall, four students in the College of Engineering and Computer Science have helped reduce the building’s overall energy usage, pollution and cost of heating. Their efforts have provided Maxwell’s occupants with a cozier environment…

Campus & Community

University Signs on to ‘Justice and Dignity’ Resolution

Friday, March 20, 2015, By Kevin Morrow

Syracuse University is a signatory of, and participant in, a resolution supporting social justice and human dignity authored by the National Association of Schools and Colleges of the United Methodist Church (NASCUMC). Chancellor Kent Syverud has appointed Tiffany Steinwert, dean…

Arts & Culture

University Mourns Loss of Filmmaker Albert Maysles ’49

Thursday, March 19, 2015, By Rob Enslin

Albert Maysles ’49 was not one for stealing the spotlight, although much of his career was spent filming those who reveled in it. A graduate of the College of Arts and Sciences, Maysles died on March 5 at his home…

Campus & Community

University Supports Vera House White Ribbon Campaign

Thursday, March 19, 2015, By Shannon Andre

On Friday, March 20, Syracuse University will join in support of the annual Vera House White Ribbon Campaign. The 21st Annual White Ribbon Campaign runs through March 29. This year’s campaign is “Stand With Us,” encouraging community members to stand…

Campus & Community

Libraries Receive Two Major Gifts, Create New Endowment Funds

Monday, March 16, 2015, By Pamela Whiteley McLaughlin

The Syracuse University Libraries have established two new endowment funds that will have a favorable impact on the student experience: the Libraries Student Employee Scholarship Fund and the Donald P. Ely Memorial Fund, in memory of the longtime SU faculty…

Arts & Culture

School of Architecture to Host Symposium on Hip-Hop and Architecture

Monday, March 16, 2015, By News Staff

The School of Architecture will host “Towards a Hip-Hop Architecture,” a two-day symposium exploring the relationship between hip-hop culture and the discipline of architecture, on March 19 and 20 at Slocum Hall. Participants will include historians, theorists, practitioners and others…

Veterans

J. Michael Haynie Appointed to Newly Created VA Advisory Committee

Friday, March 13, 2015, By News Staff

Syracuse University Vice Chancellor for Veterans and Military Affairs J. Michael Haynie has been appointed to a newly created U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) advisory committee.

STEM

iSchool Graduate, Visiting Professor Meyerrose Keynoting Cyber Competition

Thursday, March 12, 2015, By Diane Stirling

A retired U.S. Air Force major general, known worldwide for his information technology and cybersecurity expertise and known to the School of Information Studies (iSchool) as a distinguished doctoral degree graduate and a visiting professor, will be the keynote speaker…

Business & Economy

TRAC Shines Light on Worst FOIL Offenders

Thursday, March 12, 2015, By Greg Munno

Help the FOIA Project identify the worst violations of the Freedom of Information Act by casting your vote for a case of withholding worthy of this dishonor. In honor of Sunshine Week, the FOIA Project invited six prominent experts—Charlie Savage…

Veterans

Whitman School Named #2 in Military Times’ ‘Best for Vets’ Business School Ranking

Monday, March 9, 2015, By Kerri D. Howell

The Martin J. Whitman School of Management has been ranked #2 by Military Times in its 2015 list of Best for Vets: Business Schools, the publication announced today. The organization, comprising Army Times, Navy Times, Air Force Times and Marine…