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Former Sandbox company wins top industry startup award at SXSW

Thursday, March 15, 2012, By News Staff

Diane Stirling(315) 443-8975 A .com company launched from the School of Information Studies/Syracuse Tech Garden Sandbox in 2009 by three Syracuse University graduates was named “Best Bootstrapped Startup” at the tech industry’s pinnacle conference of the year last night. BrandYourself.com…

Sandbox Director Liddy receives White House Award nomination

Wednesday, March 14, 2012, By Diane Stirling

Syracuse Student Sandbox Director John D. Liddy was honored to be nominated for a Champions of Change award from the White House, but even more affirming was what he learned about the distinctiveness of the School of Information Studies’ student…

Syracuse University Library Dean Suzanne E. Thorin nominated to National Museum and Library Services Board

Tuesday, March 13, 2012, By Pamela Whiteley McLaughlin

Suzanne E. Thorin, dean of libraries and University librarian at Syracuse University, was nominated to the National Museum and Library Services Board by President Obama on March 12. She is one of three individuals nominated by the president to serve…

Medical journal features Q-and-A with BBI researcher

Tuesday, March 13, 2012, By News Staff

The March 2012 issue of Annals of Long-Term Care: Clinical Care and Aging features a Q-and-A with Marcia Scherer ’70, co-principal investigator for the Center on Effective Rehabilitation Technology (CERT) at the Burton Blatt Institute. In the interview, Scherer discusses…

Tsao and McKown: Architecture visiting professors to lecture, exhibit

Tuesday, March 13, 2012, By Elaine Wackerow

Calvin Tsao and Zack McKown, co-partners of New York City’s Tsao and McKown Architects and spring 2012 visiting critics, will speak at the Syracuse University School of Architecture on Tuesday, March 20, at 5 p.m. in Slocum Hall Auditorium. Their…

Arts & Culture

VPA’s Cas Holman wins Design Distinction from I.D. Magazine

Monday, March 12, 2012, By Erica Blust

Cas Holman, assistant professor of industrial and interaction design in the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ Department of Design, had her design for the Children’s Workyard Kit, a custom play feature for the High Line on Manhattan’s West Side,…

Syracuse University to host debate on Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act at National Press Club March 29

Monday, March 12, 2012, By Scott McDowell

Panelists will debate constitutionality of the PPACA and whether it’s good public policy Syracuse University is set to host a thought-provoking debate on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) at the National Press Club on March 29. A panel…

iSchool’s SXSW contingent—faculty, staff, students; Rotolo presenting

Friday, March 9, 2012, By Diane Stirling

The School of Information Studies (iSchool) is sending a contingent of social media faculty, staff and students to South by Southwest (SXSW) Interactive in Austin, Texas, a pinnacle industry conference. There, they will represent the iSchool and will share, learn…

Campus & Community

Susan B. Long to receive Freedom of Information Legend Award

Thursday, March 8, 2012, By News Staff

On March 16 at American University, the Washington College of Law’s Collaboration on Government Secrecy will present Susan B. Long, co-director of the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC), with the 2012 Robert Vaughn Freedom of Information Legend Award.

‘Power Surge’ documentary screening on March 20

Thursday, March 8, 2012, By News Staff

Can technology solve the energy crisis? Yes, it can! Join us to learn about the innovative solutions proposed to fix our energy problems at the showing of “Power Surge” on March 20 at 7 p.m. in Watson Theater in the Menschel…