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Syracuse iSchool mourns the passing of research professor Joanne Silverstein
Joanne Silverstein, assistant research professor at the Syracuse University School of Information Studies (iSchool) and director of research and development of the Information Institute of Syracuse, died July 26.
Rennie Simson named chair of SU’s African American studies
Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences has appointed Renate “Rennie” Simson, a scholar and teacher of 19th-century African American literature, as chair of the Department of African American Studies.
College of Visual and Performing Arts names Juilliard’s Ralph Zito new Department of Drama chair
Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) has announced that Ralph Zito, a theater professional in voice, text and dialects who most recently served as the chair of the Juilliard School Drama Division’s voice and speech department, has been named chair of the Department of Drama.
Hearing research study seeks infant participants
The study is funded by the March of Dimes Foundation and the goal is to help identify hearing loss better in babies.
iSchool’s Scott Nicholson launches book, ‘Everyone Plays at the Library,’ with a book signing at 2010 ALA Conference
Syracuse University School of Information Studies Associate Professor Scott Nicholson launched the release of his new book, “Everyone Plays at the Library: Creating Great Gaming Experiences for All Ages” (Information Today Inc.) with a book signing at the 2010 American Library Association Annual Conference at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
Samuel and Carol Nappi establish fund to expand College of Law’s Cold Case Justice Initiative
Sam and Carol Nappi have given a $250,000 gift in support of the Cold Case Justice Initiative.
Summer Leadership Institute for education professionals will study equity, inclusion, excellence in schools
The Syracuse University School of Education will host the 2010 Annual Summer Leadership Institute Aug. 9-11 on the SU campus.
Ten Tons of Love collects 45 tons of goods
Syracuse University’s Ten Tons of Love drive collected 45 tons of food, clothing, housewares and books, along with 18 truckloads of furniture during its spring 2010 drive.
Say Yes to Education honors Frazer School students with red carpet entrance
Eleven third-graders from Frazer School in the Syracuse City School District will walk the red carpet into Barnes & Noble Booksellers in DeWitt on Tuesday, June 15.
Diversifying New York’s economy through industry-higher ed partnerships to be topic at June 18 conference
NYSTAR and the NYS Science & Technology Law Center are hosting an all-day event at The Lodge at Welch Allyn in Skaneateles on Friday, June 18, to raise awareness about the recommendations of the Task Force Report on diversifying the New York state economy through industry-higher education partnerships.