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Getting to Know: Sarah Walton

Friday, March 1, 2013, By News Staff

Discovering life over a cup of tea Forget “Lonely Planet” travel guides, scholarly advice, National Geographic and preconceived notions about a place. When Syracuse University student Sarah Walton studied abroad in India, one of the most important lessons she learned…

Support Syracuse’s Entry in ‘Bloomberg Mayors Challenge’

Friday, March 1, 2013, By Keith Kobland

Syracuse University, along with many cross-sector partners, has worked collaboratively with the City of Syracuse to revitalize and create new opportunity in our home city. Now, the mayor of New York City and his philanthropic organization may provide the next piece of the puzzle to help in Syracuse’s rebirth. A couple of mouse clicks could help bring millions of dollars to Syracuse from Bloomberg Philanthropies.

IVMF Appoints SU Board of Trustees Chairman Richard L. Thompson G’67, Harvard’s Linda J. Bilmes to Advisory Board

Thursday, February 28, 2013, By News Staff

The Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) at Syracuse University has announced the appointment of two new members to its external advisory board. They are chairman of the SU Board of Trustees Richard L. Thompson G’67, senior counsel, Patton Boggs LLP;…

iSchool Joins Program to Bring More Women into Technology, Computing

Tuesday, February 26, 2013, By J.D. Ross

The School of Information Studies (iSchool) joined the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) Pacesetters program Feb. 26 at a kick-off ceremony in Santa Cruz, Calif. NCWIT’s Pacesetters is a fast-track program that seeks to radically increase the…

Let’s All Play Accessible Athletics

Wednesday, February 20, 2013, By News Staff

Members of the SU campus and Central New York community are invited to participate in Syracuse University’s second Accessible Athletics Expo, “OrangeAbility.”

Blue Cross Blue Shield VP to Discuss Digital Media in Healthcare

Thursday, February 14, 2013, By Wendy S. Loughlin

R. Andrew Hetzel ’90, vice president of corporate communications with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, will visit the Newhouse School on Wednesday, Feb. 27, as a guest of the Newhouse Global Leaders in Digital and Social Media Speaker Series…

Campus & Community

OrangeAbility 2013: Accessible Athletics Expo

Thursday, February 14, 2013, By News Staff

Experience and play accessible athletics with us! All are invited to OrangeAbility 2013, Syracuse University’s Accessible Athletics Exposition! Come by and experience wheelchair basketball, power soccer, and sled hockey–as well as other sport and recreation events designed for people who…

Community-Campus Musical Performance and Dialogue Will Address Issues of Syracuse Seniors

Wednesday, February 6, 2013, By Jamie Haft

The D.R.E.A.M. Freedom Revival (DFR), a Syracuse-based grassroots theater company that uses music and theater to spark conversations about freedom and democracy, will perform with senior citizens on Saturday, Feb. 16, at 3 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church (819 Madison Ave).

Media, Law & Policy

‘Big Data’ and Politics to be Focus of Feb. 11 Event at Newhouse

Friday, February 1, 2013, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Big Data may have given the winning party the edge in the last presidential election, and it may be the future of campaigning. Find out why at Big Data Day on Monday, Feb. 11. The event, hosted by the “Navigate…

Health & Society

Understanding Effects of Exercise on Alzheimer’s

Wednesday, January 30, 2013, By Kathleen Haley

Exercise has been shown to help control weight, improve mood and reduce the risk of certain diseases. Stefan Keslacy, assistant professor of exercise science in the School of Education, is taking the research further with Alzheimer’s disease.