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University Lectures Hosts Expert on U.S. Foreign Policy Martin Indyk

Friday, April 12, 2019, By Kevin Morrow

The 2018-19 University Lectures series draws to a close on Tuesday, April 16, with distinguished diplomat and foreign policy expert Martin S. Indyk. He will take part in an on-stage conversation with University Professor of Social Science, International Affairs and…

Open Presentations for Slutzker Center Director Candidates

Friday, April 12, 2019, By Shannon Andre

The candidates for the Slutzker Center for International Services director position will be on campus for presentations open to the campus community. Each candidate has been asked to prepare a presentation addressing the biggest challenges, opportunities and priorities for a…

Campus & Community

Seven to Be Honored Today With Teaching Recognition Award

Friday, April 12, 2019, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Seven non-tenured faculty members have been selected to receive the 2018-19 Meredith Teaching Recognition Awards. They are Kivanç Avrenli, Sarah Fuchs, Joseph Godlewski, Shannon Houck, Robin Jones, Christa Kelleher and Tessa Murphy. The Teaching Recognition Award is sponsored by the…

Arts & Culture

Five Questions for Theo Cateforis: The Author of ‘The Rock History Reader’ May Have the Coolest Job on Campus

Thursday, April 11, 2019, By Rob Enslin

Is rock dead? “Not if you’re really listening,” says Theo Cateforis, associate professor of music history and cultures in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S). The author of the perennial seller “The Rock History Reader” (Third Edition: Routledge, 2019), Cateforis…

Arts & Culture

Humanities Book Reception to ‘Illuminate Human Experience’ April 17

Thursday, April 11, 2019, By Rob Enslin

Looking for something new to read? Don’t miss the fourth annual Books in the Humanities Reception, featuring works by more than 60 University authors and editors from across campus. Organized by the Syracuse University Humanities Center in the College of…

Health & Society

Brandon Steiner ’81 to Deliver 2019 Falk College Convocation Address

Thursday, April 11, 2019, By Michele Barrett

Brandon Steiner ’81 will address Falk College’s Class of 2019 at the school’s Convocation ceremony on May 11. Steiner has continued his commitment to Syracuse University—and in particular, its students—through service to Falk College and its Sport Management Advisory Board,…

Campus & Community

English Language Institute Students Win Contest and Trip to United Nations

Thursday, April 11, 2019, By Eileen Jevis

Five English Language Institute (ELI) students were among the winners of the Pan Global Challenge, a project sponsored by Blackstone LaunchPad to address the issues of cultural and language barriers between domestic and international students. Students were asked to develop…

Media, Law & Policy

Innovation Law Center Students Help Allied Microbiota Commercialize a Clean Tech Breakthrough

Wednesday, April 10, 2019, By Martin Walls

One of the many impressive tasks that Innovation Law Center (ILC) research associates perform when writing proprietary reports for clients of the New York State Science and Technology Law Center (NYSSTLC) is getting up to speed very quickly with novel…

Campus & Community

Own the Dome Welcomes Admitted Students to Sleep in the Dome on April 14

Wednesday, April 10, 2019, By Joyce LaLonde

More than 500 admitted students will fill the Dome on Sunday, April 14, for Own the Dome. The overnight event gives admitted students an out-of-the-box opportunity to be acquainted with one another and with current students, faculty and staff. “Own…

Campus & Community

Du, Lewis Named 2019-22 Meredith Professors for Teaching Excellence

Wednesday, April 10, 2019, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Wenliang (Kevin) Du, professor of electrical engineering and computer science in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, and Katharine (Kate) Lewis, professor of biology in the College of Arts and Sciences, have been named the 2019-22 Laura J. and…