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Arts & Culture

CRS Graduate Students Present Competitive Work at Scholarly Conference

Wednesday, April 12, 2017, By Erica Blust

Eight master of arts (M.A.) students in the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ (VPA) Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies (CRS) presented work at the annual Eastern Communication Association Conference, which was held March 29-April 2 in Boston. Kiah…

Campus & Community

Campus Urged to Attend Middle States Information Forum

Tuesday, April 11, 2017, By Carol Boll

All members of the campus community are invited to attend an informational forum hosted by Syracuse University’s Middle States Reaccreditation Steering Committee on Tuesday, April 18, in the Schine Center’s Goldstein Auditorium. Two identical sessions are scheduled—11 a.m. to 1…

Campus & Community

‘Paving the Way’ Connects Alumni and Students for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Tuesday, April 11, 2017, By Justin Kim

As part of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, members of the campus community are invited to an insightful discussion with Syracuse University alumni on Friday, April 14, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Room 500 of the…

STEM

STEM Faculty Land Grant to Recruit, Retain Underrepresented Students

Tuesday, April 11, 2017, By Elizabeth Droge-Young

Four Syracuse University professors, led by John Tillotson, associate professor and department chair of science teaching, have received a three-year, $999,719 National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to support recruitment and retention of underrepresented students in science, technology, engineering and math…

Campus & Community

Register Now to Explore the University’s Robust Research Computing Resources

Tuesday, April 11, 2017, By Christopher C. Finkle

The upcoming series of Computing Colloquies is designed to help campus researchers identify and make the most of the diverse array of campus computing resources available at Syracuse University. All faculty, students and staff conducting, planning or supporting research activities…

STEM

Biology Professor Named to National Academy of Sciences Committee

Monday, April 10, 2017, By Amy Manley

Susan Parks, assistant professor of biology in the College of Arts and Sciences, has been appointed to the National Academy of Sciences Committee on Offshore Science and Assessment. As part of the National Academies’ Ocean Studies Board and Board on…

Campus & Community

Peter Cronin Named Vice President for Development

Thursday, April 6, 2017, By News Staff

A highly accomplished institutional advancement officer with more than 30 years of experience in higher education has been named Syracuse University’s new vice president for development. Peter Cronin, who has spent the last three decades conceptualizing, leading and managing comprehensive…

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Brand experts warn Raiders about dangers of knock-off Vegas gear

Thursday, April 6, 2017, By Ellen Mbuqe

The Raiders will soon relocate to Las Vegas, but until they do, they’ll continue to be known as the Oakland Raiders.It could be three years before the move is finalized and the Raiders play their first regular-season game in Las…

Arts & Culture

Phonologist Documents Tonology, Syntax of Distinctive Kenyan Languages With NSF Grant

Wednesday, April 5, 2017, By Kathleen Haley

Last year, Christopher Green, assistant professor of linguistics, spent a month in Kenya with colleagues at Kenyatta University and members of the Luyia ethnic group to continue to explore and better understand the richness of their languages. Green spent many…

Health & Society

Falk Sport Venue and Event Management Graduate Students Host Charity Golf Tournament to Benefit Vera House May 8

Wednesday, April 5, 2017, By News Staff

Graduate students in Falk College’s Department of Sport Management are hosting the Second Annual Sport Venue and Event Management Charity Golf Classic May 8 at Drumlins Country Club East Course beginning at noon. Monies raised will support Vera House’s comprehensive…