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Campus & Community

Pope in the U.S.: Q&A with Associate Professor Margaret Susan Thompson

Tuesday, September 22, 2015, By Kathleen Haley

Pope Francis is taking the United States by storm. The buildup to his meeting at the White House, speeches before Congress and the United Nations, and a Mass at the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia this week has been…

Campus & Community

Asbestos Awareness Seminar Offered

Monday, September 21, 2015, By News Staff

The Environmental Health and Safety Services Office is offering an asbestos awareness seminar for interested University employees on Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 1 p.m. The seminar will provide an overview of the University’s Asbestos Management Policy and Program and will…

Business & Economy

Whitman School Welcomes New Faculty

Monday, September 14, 2015, By Kerri D. Howell

The Martin J. Whitman School of Management has welcomed seven new faculty members for the 2015-16 academic year. Kıvanç A. Avrenli, is assistant professor of statistics whose teaching interests focus on applied statistical methods, probability theory, statistical modeling and design…

Business & Economy

Economist Publishes Readers Guide to ‘Wealth of Nations’

Monday, September 14, 2015, By Sarah Scalese

Jerry Evensky G’84, professor of economics and a Meredith Professor for Teaching Excellence in the College of Arts and Sciences and the Maxwell School, is the author of the new book “The Wealth of Nations: A Reader’s Guide” (Cambridge University…

Media, Law & Policy

Q&A: Assistant Professor Isaac Kfir on the Refugee Situation in Europe

Thursday, September 10, 2015, By Kathleen Haley

Refugees from several countries, including Syria, Afghanistan and Somalia, are fleeing violence in their homelands and seeking asylum by the tens of thousands in Europe. Such a large population movement is creating problems for Turkey, the Eastern European states and…

Four Alumni Receiving Prestigious Arents Award for Excellence

Wednesday, September 9, 2015, By Ellen Mbuqe

The recipients are: Emmy Award-winning media executive Erica Branch-Ridley ’87; advertising agency principal Eric Mower ’66, G’68; scholar, teacher and administrator Donna Shalala G’70, H’87; and sports marketing guru Brandon Steiner ’81.

Campus & Community

Bea González Honored by New York State Comptroller’s Office

Wednesday, September 9, 2015, By Eileen Jevis

Bea González, dean of University College and special assistant to Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud, was honored on Sept. 2, at the New York State Fair breakfast reception, an annual event hosted by New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. The event…

STEM

Mathematicians Sweep NSF Grant Awards

Tuesday, September 8, 2015, By Rob Enslin

Three mathematicians in the College of Arts and Sciences have been awarded major grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF), totaling more than $518,400. Each grant is for a three-year period. Professor Lixin Shen has received a collaborative research grant…

Arts & Culture

Point of Contact Celebrates 40 Years

Thursday, September 3, 2015, By News Staff

The program will include an exhibition of its permanent contemporary art collection and the publication of an art book to catalog its art collection.

Campus & Community

Staff Member Prepares for Ironman 70.3 World Championship

Monday, August 24, 2015, By Kathleen Haley

On a recent warm morning, before most people are out of bed, Heather Ketcham dives into the cool waters of Cazenovia Lake, not far from her home. This isn’t just a refreshing dip; this is her training ground.