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iSchool students help community agencies develop library collectionsMay 17, 2007Kristen Blake Maya Kanzaria’s expression was one of horror when she first saw the juvenile book collection at the Onondaga County Justice Center’s library. “There were only six books in the…

Three iSchool students among winners in ALA/NEH competition and earn collections of books for organizations of their choosingMay 01, 2007Margaret Costello Spillettmcostell@syr.edu Three students enrolled in the master’s program in library and information science at the School of Information Studies…

Local group names iSchool’s Jeffrey Rubin Computer Professional of YearApril 26, 2007Margaret Costello Spillettmcostell@syr.edu Jeffrey Rubin, a senior instructor in Syracuse University’s School of Information Studies (iSchool) and president of Internet Consulting Services (ICS), has been named 2006 Computer Professional…

NSF funds iSchool project to enhance scientific literacy among undergraduatesApril 12, 2007Margaret Costello Spillettmcostell@syr.edu The School of Information Studies (iSchool) at Syracuse University has received a $148,284 grant from the National Science Foundation’s Course, Curriculum and Laboratory Improvement Program to…

Hurst-Wahl to discuss libraries, Second Life at upcoming lectureApril 03, 2007Pamela McLaughlinpwmclaug@syr.edu Jill Hurst-Wahl, information consultant and adjunct instructor in Syracuse University’s School of Information Studies, will give a talk, “Libraries & Librarians in Second Life,” on Tuesday, April 10,…

U.S. Comptroller General David Walker leads Fiscal Wake-Up Tour to Syracuse April 4March 29, 2007Jill Leonhardtjlleonha@maxwell.syr.edu On Wednesday, April 4, the Maxwell School of Syracuse University will host an evening forum featuring the Fiscal Wake-Up Tour, a joint public engagement…

Jones named SU assistant provost; will provide administrative leadership, support for key interdisciplinary programsMarch 27, 2007Kevin Morrowkdmorrow@syr.edu Roberta (Bobbi) Jones, associate dean for administrative operations and finance at University College, has been named an assistant provost at Syracuse University, providing…

Community, University members come together for panel discussion on collaborative efforts to reduce domestic, sexual violenceMarch 23, 2007Matthew R. Snydermrsnyder@syr.edu This spring, Syracuse University has taken a leadership role in supporting Vera House’s White Ribbon Campaign in Central New York….

University Professor Cecil Abrahams to discuss role of sports in ending apartheid March 22March 21, 2007Patrick Farrellpmfarrel@syr.edu Cecil Abrahams, Visiting University Professor and professor of cultural foundations and higher education in the School of Education, will present a lecture titled…

Newhouse alumni television, movie screenwriters to visit SU March 29-30 for public discussion, student visitsMarch 20, 2007Wendy S. Loughlinwsloughl@syr.edu Screenwriters and producers Chris Viscardi and Will McRobb, both alumni of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University,…