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National Consumer Health Website Has iSchool Project Roots

Thursday, May 30, 2013, By Diane Stirling

Given limited access to information on medical procedure costs and insurance company reimbursements, Americans have long had difficulty assessing the potential cost of their health care options. However, a complex team project administered by School of Information Studies (iSchool) Assistant…

Memorial Service for Maxwell Professor William Duncombe to Be Held June 7

Tuesday, May 28, 2013, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

William D. Duncombe, professor of public administration and international affairs in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, senior research associate in Maxwell’s Center for Policy Research (CPR) and associate director of CPR’s Education Finance and Accountability Program, died…

Veterans

IVMF Receives $1 Million Grant from Walmart Foundation for Veteran Vocational Education

Thursday, May 23, 2013, By News Staff

The Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) has received a $1 million grant from the Walmart Foundation to launch a competitive grant program for veteran vocational education at community and technical colleges in California, New York, Texas and North Carolina.

Health & Society

Eating Healthy on a Budget

Thursday, May 16, 2013, By Kathleen Haley

In Ruth Sullivan’s kitchen, an easy, inexpensive, healthy meal is only a well-stocked pantry away. The Food Services dietitian keeps hers supplied with such basics as quinoa, brown rice, whole wheat pasta and sauces.

SALTQuarters Artists Introduced to the Community

Thursday, May 16, 2013, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

The Near West Side Initiative (NWSI) has announced the two artists who have been selected for residencies in the SALTQuarters Artist-in-Residence Program. The artists, John Cardone of Syracuse and Peter Edlund of Brooklyn, were introduced and welcomed by the community…

Dean of Student Affairs Thomas V. Wolfe Named 14th President of Iliff School of Theology

Wednesday, May 15, 2013, By News Staff

Thomas V. Wolfe, senior vice president and dean of Syracuse University’s Division of Student Affairs, has been named the 14th president of Iliff School of Theology (Iliff), as announced today by the Iliff Board of Trustees. Wolfe, who has led…

Commencement Speech by New York Times Columnist Nicholas Kristof

Sunday, May 12, 2013, By News Staff

Now, I hope that you students now appreciate that ancient wisdom “the tassel is worth the hassle.” It sounds a little better in Latin, but you get the idea. And a special congratulations to all you moms out there, Happy Mother’s Day!

Construction Begins on ’Cuse Challenge Course

Friday, May 10, 2013, By News Staff

The new ’Cuse Challenge Course and Outdoor Education Center on south campus aims to support student development and team-building. Construction completion is anticipated for fall 2013.

Ambitious Project by Architecture Students Launches at Jowonio

Thursday, May 9, 2013, By News Staff

The Denny Family Play Perch, an innovative elevated outdoor classroom designed and constructed by School of Architecture students, will officially launch on Friday, May 10, at Jowonio pre-school in Syracuse.

Arts & Culture

‘An Iliad’: Powerful Adaptation of an Ancient Tale

Thursday, May 9, 2013, By News Staff

One of the world’s oldest stories comes to life from the point of view of a single poet in “An Iliad,” directed by Penny Metropulos at Syracuse Stage.