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Syracuse University researchers contribute new ideas to enhance efficiency of wind turbines

Friday, December 17, 2010, By News Staff

Engineers at SU’s L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science collaborate with University of Minnesota on new intelligent systems and grooved designs One issue confronting the efficiency of wind as a promising renewable energy source is the wind itself—specifically,…

SU biologist partners with National Park Service to study bison grazing in Yellowstone

Friday, December 17, 2010, By News Staff

While Yellowstone’s celebrated bison may be among the most popular tourist attractions in the park, their grazing habits and increasing numbers have raised questions about the long-term stability of the park’s grasslands. To find answers, the National Park Service has…

iSchool students present projects for social web, mobile web technologies

Thursday, December 16, 2010, By News Staff

Nine teams of Syracuse University School of Information Studies (iSchool) students presented class projects to a standing-room-only audience in the Innovation Studio Thursday, Dec. 9, as part of their final projects for both IST 400/600, “Social Web Technologies,” and IST…

University College’s Eileen Jevis receives prestigious military honor

Thursday, December 16, 2010, By News Staff

Eileen Jevis, public relations manager at University College of Syracuse University, was recently awarded the Commander’s Award for Public Service by the U.S. Army. The award recognizes exceptional public service that contributes significantly to the accomplishment of the mission of…

COLAB announces reorganization, new research appointments

Wednesday, December 15, 2010, By Erica Blust

COLAB, Syracuse University’s collaborative design laboratory, has announced the completion of restructuring efforts as well as new research appointments. COLAB was initiated in 2008 as an independent entity within the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA), with its executive…

‘Holidays at Hendricks’ to be broadcast on WCNY

Tuesday, December 14, 2010, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

“Holidays at Hendricks,” the annual Syracuse University holiday concert featuring the Hendricks Chapel Choir, Syracuse University Brass Ensemble (SUBE), Hendricks Chapel Handbell Ringers and Syracuse University Organist Kola Owolabi, will be broadcast on television and radio on Christmas Eve and…

Entrepreneurs with disabilities launch nearly 50 businesses in Onondaga County

Tuesday, December 14, 2010, By News Staff

Start-Up NY/Inclusive Entrepreneurship™ results in self-employment for residents with disabilities Armed with the knowledge and skills she acquired through Start-Up NY and a range of entrepreneurship resources she received as part of Syracuse University’s Inclusive Entrepreneurship™ initiative, Della Brown, a…

Changing face of homelessness in Onondaga County at this week’s TMR

Tuesday, December 14, 2010, By Eileen Jevis

The Dec. 16 session of Thursday Morning Roundtable (TMR) features Linda Wright, executive director of the Salvation Army; Anthony Discenza, housing program coordinator for the Community Development Division of Onondaga County; Michael Melara, executive director of Catholic Charities; and Sarah…

Spirit of the season glows brightly through Holiday Sharing

Tuesday, December 14, 2010, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

On Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 15 and 16, a group of Syracuse University employees will transform themselves into holiday elves, crisscrossing the campus to collect boxes of gifts and food that will brighten the holidays for approximately 55 local families…

Gamers invited to take part in 2011 Global Game Jam

Tuesday, December 14, 2010, By News Staff

The Syracuse University School of Information Studies is partnering with the School of Education to host a site for the 2011 Global Game Jam, the world’s largest game development event. A project of the International Game Developers Association (IGDA), the…