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iSchool adviser/SU Trustee creates new summer Ph.D. fellowships

Monday, April 9, 2012, By Diane Stirling

Believing that “the research from the Ph.D. program is fundamental to what the School of Information Studies is and what it becomes,” iSchool Board of Advisors member and Syracuse University Trustee Christine Larsen has established a summer fellowship to support…

April 10 WISE forum to tackle common issues students face upon entering sports industry

Monday, April 9, 2012, By Michele Barrett

Women in Sports and Events (WISE) at Syracuse University has announced the topics to be addressed in its first annual symposium, “A Word to the WISE: Leveling the Playing Field.” The symposium will tackle common issues students face upon entering…

Award-winning illustrator Shane W. Evans ’93 to deliver 2012 convocation address for College of Visual and Performing Arts

Monday, April 9, 2012, By Erica Blust

Award-winning artist and illustrator Shane W. Evans ’93 will deliver the 2012 convocation address to bachelor’s and master’s degree candidates of Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) at the college’s convocation ceremony on Saturday, May 12, at…

ArtsEngage sponsors weeklong residency with Diavolo Dance Theater

Monday, April 9, 2012, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

ArtsEngage, Syracuse University’s Office of the Arts Presenter, is sponsoring  a weeklong residency with the Diavolo Dance Theater, an internationally renowned modern acrobatic dance company, this week, April 9-13 at the Landmark Theatre in downtown Syracuse. Diavolo company members are…

Lebowitz, Moore, Schramm and Sorkin to receive Syracuse University honorary degrees

Monday, April 9, 2012, By News Staff

At Syracuse University’s 158th Commencement exercises on Sunday, May 13, four honorary degrees will be presented to individuals of outstanding achievement who have made a difference in the world and in the lives of others. The four 2012 honorary degree…

Campus & Community

Ryka Aoki: Transgender Day of Liberation, April 9

Friday, April 6, 2012, By News Staff

In her talk as part of the Transgender Day of Liberation event on April 9 at 7 p.m. in the Watson Theater in the Menschel Media Center, Professor Ryka Aoki will discuss the importance of individual and local community relationships to overarching sociopolitical alliances.

Orange Circle Awards to be presented April 10

Friday, April 6, 2012, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Syracuse University will recognize three individuals and an organization with the Orange Circle Award, honoring members of the SU community who have done extraordinary things in the service of others. The awards will be given at an invitation-only luncheon at…

iSchool invests $1.3 million in Upstate IT scholarships

Friday, April 6, 2012, By Diane Stirling

Almost like an angel investor, the School of Information Studies (iSchool) made a decision in 2009 to fund a stake in the future careers of Upstate New York residents looking to enhance and retool their information skills. The school created…

Campus & Community

Relay for Life: Team Tor

Thursday, April 5, 2012, By News Staff

Recently, a fellow Syracuse University student and friend to many, Victoria ‘Tori’ Li, was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer.

Student startups win more than $150,000 at Emerging Talk

Thursday, April 5, 2012, By News Staff

Thirty-seven student startups won a combined $153,200 in seed funding at the third annual Emerging Talk conference on March 30 at Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. More than 300 students, faculty, entrepreneurs, investors and community members came out…