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Is a More Sustainable Olympics Possible?: Q&A With Maxwell Professor Matthew Huber
Organizers of the 2024 Paris Olympics are committed to creating the most sustainable Games ever—limiting new construction, sourcing local food and using 100% renewable energy, for example. But could a global event with millions of people from all over the…
Teaching the Global Power of Sport, Olympics Through a Communication Lens
Historically, the Olympics have provided countless memorable athletic achievements—the Miracle on Ice men’s hockey team upsetting the Soviet Union at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York; the Dream Team capturing gold at the 1992 Summer Olympics in…
Emerita Professors Reflect on Their Distinguished Careers in STEM
Four women STEM faculty members, all longtime members of the University community, have recently retired with emerita status, but they leave behind a significant legacy—as valuable researchers, dedicated teachers and inspiring mentors to the next generation. Suzanne Baldwin, Shobha Bhatia,…
Remembering a Maxwell Torchbearer: Michael O. Sawyer
While many have helped to shape the Maxwell School’s first 100 years, perhaps no one person embodies the spirit, mission and purpose of the school as thoroughly as beloved alumnus and professor Michael O. Sawyer. Sawyer spent almost his entire…
University Remembers Silicon Chip Pioneer, Trans Activist Lynn Conway H’24
Lynn Conway H’24, a renowned computer scientist who received an honorary degree during the University’s Commencement in May, died June 9 in Michigan. She was 86. Conway, who revolutionized global information technology by inventing methods for designing Very Large Scale…
What’s Happening in CNY: Where to Watch Fireworks This Fourth of July
Wondering where you can catch fireworks this Fourth of July holiday? We have rounded up a list of where you can watch them. Monday, July 1 Veteran’s Memorial Park at Gillie Lake (Camillus): Concert will be held from 7:30-9:30 p.m.,…
100 Together: Alumna Rosalind ‘Roz’ Rudolph Shares a Special Birthday With the Maxwell School
The Maxwell School is proud to share its 100th birthday with alumna Rosalind “Roz” Rudolph ’44 of Los Angeles, California. Born on July 30, 1924, she was just three months old when the school was founded by entrepreneur George H….
2 A&S Faculty Curate Thought-Provoking Summer Exhibitions
Two events happening this summer showcase the unique scholarly and cultural contributions of College of Arts and Sciences faculty. Comics: A nine-film series at The Dryden Theatre in Rochester, New York, will explore comic book adaptations in film. Canvas: An…
What’s Happening in CNY: How to Keep Cool in the Summer Heat
With meteorologists predicting this summer to be one of the hottest summers on record, it is important to know how to keep cool this summer. Here are some tips on what you can do to stay safe on those extremely…
What’s Driving Increased Rainfall in the Eastern US? A&S Researchers Seek Answers
Widespread climate change from global warming has devastating and lasting effects on human health, infrastructure and food production. As temperatures rise, certain areas are dealing with intense droughts and water scarcity, while other regions are experiencing catastrophic rainfall and flooding….