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Arts & Culture

Women’s and Gender Studies Chair Vivian May Publishes New Book

Tuesday, January 27, 2015, By Sarah Scalese

On the heels of being elected president (2014-2016) of the National Women’s Studies Association (NWSA), Vivian May, associate professor and chair of Women’s and Gender Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences has just published her latest book, “Pursuing…

STEM

Northeast Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition Coming to iSchool in March

Monday, January 26, 2015, By Diane Stirling

The kinds of administrative and protective challenges that information technology professionals face at their jobs every day will comprise an exciting and intense weekend for nearly 200 students participating in a national cyber-skills competition taking place at the School of…

STEM

Sophomores Gain ‘Reality Consulting’ Views, Experience Via EY Course

Monday, January 26, 2015, By Diane Stirling

Eight sophomore students got the opportunity to try out the rigors of an information technology consulting career during the fall semester through a unique new learning experience developed by Ernst & Young LLP (EY) and the School of Information Studies…

Campus & Community

González, Wells to Serve as Special Assistants to the Chancellor

Monday, January 26, 2015, By News Staff

Nicholson to Lead New Student Engagement Effort

Campus & Community

A Strategic Focus for Interim Vice Chancellor, Provost Liz Liddy

Monday, January 26, 2015, By Kathleen Haley

As dean of the School of Information Studies, professor and mentor, Liddy has forged close connections to many students during her 25 years at the iSchool. In her new role, Liddy will impact an even greater number of students—across campus and possibly for decades to come.

STEM

Beyond Today’s Radio Spectrum: Transmitting Wireless Data on Higher Frequencies

Friday, January 23, 2015, By Matt Wheeler

Everything we do that requires a wireless connection uses the radio spectrum. We’re able to harness radio waves to listen to music in the car or stream Netflix from the 4G network on our smartphones. Each application is assigned its…

Father of Syracuse University Alumnus Assumes Saudi Throne

Friday, January 23, 2015, By Kathleen Haley

Following the death of King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz al Saud of Saudi Arabia earlier today, the father of a Syracuse University alumnus has ascended the throne as the King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Syracuse University alumnus His Royal…

STEM

iSchool Announces MLIS ‘Expect More’ Scholarship Program

Thursday, January 22, 2015, By Diane Stirling

A new initiative at the School of Information Studies (iSchool) offers an enriched graduate education experience to students who want to become leaders in librarianship and develop skills that are applicable to a wide range of 21st-century careers that are…

Campus & Community

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Class

Tuesday, January 20, 2015, By News Staff

The Syracuse University Counseling Center is offering a free course in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction to SU and SUNY-ESF students. The eight-week course meets Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:30 p.m., beginning Feb. 4. The program introduces participants to mindfulness meditation practices…

Unsung Heroes Honored at MLK Celebration

Monday, January 19, 2015, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

The 2015 Martin Luther King Jr. Unsung Hero Awards were presented to four members of the Syracuse University and greater Syracuse communities during the University’s 30th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, “Remember. Celebrate. Act.” The event will be held…