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Modifications of a nanoparticle can change chemical interactions with cell membranes

Wednesday, January 23, 2013, By News Staff

Researchers at Syracuse University’s Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering at L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science are studying the toxicity of commonly used nanoparticles, particles up to one million times smaller than a millimeter that could potentially…

Campus & Community

Surveying Faculty and Staff for a Healthier Campus

Wednesday, January 23, 2013, By Kathleen Haley

Susan Furtney, who heads the University Wellness Initiative, wants faculty and staff members to envision what a dynamic, accessible network of health and wellness programs on campus would look like. Healthy cooking classes, a South Campus trail system and access to onsite cholesterol checks—or other possibilities to be suggested by the campus community—are some options to think about.

Health & Society

Falk College’s Department of Marriage and Family Therapy expands to Peck Hall

Wednesday, January 23, 2013, By Michele Barrett

The Falk College’s Department of Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) and its Couple and Family Therapy Center have expanded their presence in the Syracuse community with a second location at 601 E. Genesee Street, which is known throughout the community as Peck Hall.

Campus & Community

BE Wise campaign educates students about alcohol poisoning

Wednesday, January 23, 2013, By News Staff

Over the past several years, alcohol poisoning has been a growing problem among students. As a way to address this issue, the Division of Student Affairs is kicking off a new campaign, “BE Wise,”  this semester to help educate students…

Campus & Community

Rebecca Soderholm: Crescendoe

Tuesday, January 22, 2013, By News Staff

FEB. 28-MAY 11 WINDOW PROJECTS AT THE WAREHOUSE GALLERY, VIEWABLE 24/7 Photographer Rebecca Soderholm focuses on Upstate New York, its people and landscape, while capturing a collective human spirit in today’s world. For the Window Projects, “Crescendoe,” is titled after…

Arts & Culture

Architecture/urban design, equine therapy among programs to receive funding

Friday, January 18, 2013, By Eileen Jevis

Summer@Syracuse announces the recipients of the Innovative Summer Program Development Fund (ISPDF) for summer 2013. The fund provides financial support to encourage faculty and departments to design and deliver new summer courses and programs. Fourteen program submissions, representing nine schools/colleges…

Campus & Community

Carrier Dome’s wireless sets it apart

Thursday, January 17, 2013, By News Staff

The Carrier Dome was already the largest domed stadium in the Northeast and the largest domed college arena in America. And now, the Dome contains WiFi infrastructure to rival that of any NFL stadium.

Campus & Community

Lutheran Campus Ministry to kick off 100th anniversary season Jan. 27

Thursday, January 17, 2013, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Benefit concert features organist Kola Owolabi Syracuse University’s Lutheran Campus Ministry (LCM) will kick off its 100th anniversary season on Sunday, Jan. 27, with a benefit concert organ recital by Syracuse University Organist Kola Owolabi. The concert, part of LCM’s…

STEM

iSchool to host NASA Space Apps Challenge event

Wednesday, January 16, 2013, By J.D. Ross

The School of Information Studies (iSchool) has been selected to host an event as part of the International Space Apps Challenege, sponsored by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The Space Apps Challenge, entering its second year, will take place…

Arts & Culture

Ray Smith Symposium explores issues of Latina/o ‘citizenship’ Jan. 31-Feb. 1

Wednesday, January 16, 2013, By Rob Enslin

In response to the United States’ growing Hispanic population, the College of Arts and Sciences is presenting several events on the theme of “citizenship,” Jan. 31-Feb. 1. The events are part of the yearlong Ray Smith Symposium titled “Moving Borders:…