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Cornell Experts Address Critical Theory, Globalization, Feb. 22 and March 8 at SU

Friday, February 8, 2013, By Rob Enslin

“The Politics of Translation” is the theme of two upcoming Humanities Center Mini-Seminars in Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences. Naoki Sakai and Brett de Bary, professors of Asian studies and comparative literature at Cornell University, will give lectures…

College of Law Teams Continue Outstanding Trial Competition Season

Tuesday, February 5, 2013, By Jaclyn D. Grosso

Coming on the heels of a championship win at the National Civil Trial competition in November, the SU College of Law advocacy program teams continue to deliver impressive results in regional and national tournaments. Most recently, the SU Team finished…

Campus & Community

New Interactive Storytelling Mobile App Focuses on Winter in Central New York

Tuesday, February 5, 2013, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Early last year, a dozen students in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications set out to create an interactive storytelling mobile tablet application that would focus on Central New York’s notorious winters. The result, CNY32 degrees, is now available for free download from the iTunes store.

Media, Law & Policy

College of Law Students Travel to South Africa to Study Transformative Justice

Tuesday, February 5, 2013, By Jaclyn D. Grosso

An 18-hour flight is just a short trip for Professor Deborah Kenn to lead 12 law students on an academic experience that will last a lifetime. Kenn, associate dean of clinical and experiential education and a professor at Syracuse University…

Media, Law & Policy

JWT’s Adrian Barrow is Second Speaker in Mower Advertising Forum Feb. 7

Monday, February 4, 2013, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Adrian Barrow, head of planning for JWT, will visit the Newhouse School on Thursday, Feb. 7, as a guest of the Eric Mower Advertising Forum. He will speak on “Putting Art Back into Advertising” at 6:30 p.m. in the Joyce…

Media, Law & Policy

Acclaimed Photographer Lynn Johnson Will Teach at Newhouse School

Monday, February 4, 2013, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Acclaimed photographer Lynn Johnson will join the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications as a visiting professional in the multimedia photography and design department (MPD).

Health & Society

Understanding Effects of Exercise on Alzheimer’s

Wednesday, January 30, 2013, By Kathleen Haley

Exercise has been shown to help control weight, improve mood and reduce the risk of certain diseases. Stefan Keslacy, assistant professor of exercise science in the School of Education, is taking the research further with Alzheimer’s disease.

Health & Society

Gretchen Lopez Honored with Racial Justice Award

Monday, January 28, 2013, By Jennifer Russo

Gretchen Lopez, assistant professor of Cultural Foundations of Education at Syracuse University’s School of Education, is the recipient of the 2013 Racial Justice Award given by InterFaith Works/Community Wide Dialogue to End Racism (IFW/CWD) of Central New York. She will…

Campus & Community

Huckabee to speak on campus Feb. 7

Friday, January 25, 2013, By News Staff

The College Republicans will host Mike Huckabee on Thursday, Feb. 7, at 7:30 p.m. in Gifford Auditorium. His lecture is titled “The Future of Conservatism.” Huckabee has built distinguished careers in both the political and media spheres. He served as…

Campus & Community

School violence topic of public forum

Thursday, January 24, 2013, By News Staff

The tragic massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., has raised many questions about mental health, schools and violence. In an effort to help parents, teachers and others to better understand the issues, the Department of Psychology in…