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Media, Law & Policy

College of Law Hosts Eugene Fidell, 2016 Order of the Coif Distinguished Visitor

Monday, March 28, 2016, By Robert Conrad

The College of Law will host the 2016 Order of the Coif Distinguished Visitor, Eugene Fidell, on Thursday, March 31 at 7:15 p.m. in the Gray Ceremonial Courtroom in Dineen Hall. His talk is free and open to the entire…

Health & Society

Sport and Human Development Institute Focuses on Experiential Learning, Research

Monday, March 28, 2016, By Michele Barrett

The Sport and Human Development Institute in Falk College explores the intersection of sport with human development, social change and social inclusion. Created in partnership with the U.S Fund for UNICEF, the institute aims to provide professional education and learning…

STEM

Syracuse Researcher Finds Wolf Subspecies Have Unique Howl Patterns

Friday, March 25, 2016, By Elizabeth Droge-Young

A southern drawl or a cockney accent can quickly pinpoint where a person grew up. Researchers have found that regional vocalization patterns aren’t just for humans—dialects can likewise differ among groups of wolves.

Arts & Culture

‘The Spitfire Grill’: An Uplifting Musical about Hope and Home

Friday, March 25, 2016, By Joseph Whelan

A young woman seeking redemption helps a weary Wisconsin town rediscover its value while finding the meaning of home in the Department of Drama’s production of the 2001 Off-Broadway musical “The Spitfire Grill.” Based on Lee David Zlotoff’s 1996 film…

Campus & Community

Brown-Weinstock, Sarshar to Lead Class of 2017 as Senior Class Marshals

Friday, March 25, 2016, By Shannon Andre

Rachel Brown-Weinstock and Nedda Sarshar have been named the senior class marshals for the Class of 2017. They will carry the Class of 2017 banner to open the University’s 163rd Commencement ceremony on May 14, 2017.

Media, Law & Policy

Christen Brandt ’10 Uses Media and Mentoring to Create Opportunities for Girls

Friday, March 25, 2016, By Renée K. Gadoua

Christen Brandt ’10 counts Maheshwari as a success story for She’s the First. The young woman grew up in rural India, a member of the Dalit—the “untouchable” caste. She lived in a country where only 20 percent of women can…

STEM

How Did the Moon’s Surface Form?

Friday, March 25, 2016, By Elizabeth Droge-Young

Perhaps we don’t realize when we look into the night sky at the moon that we are observing some of the most ancient surfaces known within our solar system. The formation of the moon is linked to the early stages…

Campus & Community

Scholar Spotlight: Courtney Rosser ’16

Friday, March 25, 2016, By Renée K. Gadoua

When Courtney Rosser arrived on campus from Amsterdam, a small city in New York’s Montgomery County, she chose to major in bioengineering. She changed her major to biology, then added neuroscience. Rather than becoming a doctor or a researcher, Rosser…

Campus & Community

National Orange Day Celebrated on Campus and Around the Country

Thursday, March 24, 2016, By Keith Kobland

Today marks an important day in the history of Syracuse University. March 24 is National Orange Day, the anniversary of Syracuse University, which was founded in 1870. “It’s really a celebration of all things Syracuse University” says Gus Whitaker ’16…

Arts & Culture

Short Film Master Class, Screenings to Be Part of Sundance Ignite Event April 1-2

Thursday, March 24, 2016, By Wendy S. Loughlin

The Sundance Institute will come to Syracuse University Friday, April 1, and Saturday, April 2, for a two-day Sundance Ignite event. Sundance Ignite is a program designed to excite a new generation of audience members and film artists around the…