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VPA Advisory Council member, former professor establishes $1M endowed professor of practice in design innovation

Friday, April 1, 2011, By Erica Blust

Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) has announced the creation of the Iris Magidson Professor of Practice in Design Innovation. The professorship, which will be based in the college’s Department of Design, was established through a $1…

The NewsHouse: OrangeAbility debut promotes awareness at SU

Wednesday, March 30, 2011, By News Staff

Local mixed-ability teams showcase their talent and use of adaptive sports equipment for abled and disabled youth.

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Pete Yorn to deliver 2011 convocation address for SU’s College of Visual and Performing Arts

Wednesday, March 30, 2011, By Erica Blust

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Pete Yorn will deliver the 2011 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 14, at 7 p.m. in the…

Sherburne Abbott appointed Syracuse University’s vice president for sustainability initiatives and University Professor of Sustainability Science & Policy

Wednesday, March 30, 2011, By Kevin C. Quinn

Syracuse University Vice Chancellor and Provost Eric F. Spina today announced the appointment of Sherburne “Shere” Abbott as vice president for sustainability initiatives and University Professor of Sustainability Science & Policy. Abbott, a leading expert in the field of sustainability…

Whitman School again ranked in top 50 undergraduate b-schools by Bloomberg Businessweek

Tuesday, March 29, 2011, By News Staff

The Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University held on to the No. 47 spot on Bloomberg Businessweek’s sixth annual ranking of “The Best Undergraduate Business Schools.” In 2010, Whitman was ranked 47 and in 2009 ranked 49. With U.S….

SU visiting professor explores art, nature, gender in Renaissance Italy April 6

Tuesday, March 29, 2011, By Rob Enslin

Mary Garrard, a nationally renowned feminist art historian, will come to Syracuse University in April as the William Fleming Visiting Professor in Art History. In this capacity, Garrard will deliver the 2011 Doris Lecture, “Art Versus Nature: A Renaissance Competition…

Science pioneer J. Craig Venter to deliver 2011 Commencement address, six honorary degrees to be conferred

Friday, March 25, 2011, By News Staff

J. Craig Venter, a world-renowned scientist regarded as one of the most influential people in the world for his efforts to decode the human genome, will deliver the Commencement address to the 2011 graduates of Syracuse University, Syracuse University College…

Vivian to deliver keynote address on 9/11 memorial at Princeton graduate student conference

Thursday, March 24, 2011, By Erica Blust

Bradford J. Vivian, an associate professor of communication and rhetorical studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies, will deliver the keynote address at “Drawing a Blank. Past and Present,” a graduate student conference at Princeton University’s Department of Art and Archaeology, on Saturday, April 9.

González named to the University Professional Continuing Education Association Board of Directors

Wednesday, March 23, 2011, By Eileen Jevis

Bea González, dean of University College, has been named to the University Professional Continuing Education Association (UPCEA) Board of Directors for the 2011/2012 term.

Japanese students at University College collect funds, send messages of hope

Wednesday, March 23, 2011, By Eileen Jevis

University College (UC), home to Syracuse University’s English Language Institute, has 10 Japanese students from Tokai University on campus this semester. Tokai University has been sending students to the ELI for many years as part of their study abroad experience….