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Student’s Philanthropy Leads to NSF Fellowship in Mercury Research
Jacqueline Gerson, a graduate student in environmental engineering science in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, has earned a highly competitive graduate fellowship from the National Science Foundation. The award will fund her research on mercury contamination from artisanal gold…
Class of 2015 Speaker Reflects on Undergraduate Experiences
As he prepares to graduate this Sunday, Matt Fernandes reflects on what bit of wisdom he would pass on to future Syracuse University students. First, dream big. Then figure out how you achieve it. “This sounds like such a general statement, but it’s about not being afraid of the idea,” says Fernandes, who is a University Scholar and this year’s student speaker at Commencement.
Variety Names Bandier’s David Rezak Mentor of the Year
Variety has named David Rezak, director of the Bandier Program, its 2015 Media Mentor of the Year. The article credits Rezak’s exceptional professional expertise and strong desire to help his students thrive in the music industry. His establishment of the…
Scholar Spotlight: Ellie Prather ’15
Ellie Prather is a Child and Family Studies major, with a minor in Health and Wellness, in the Falk College. However, her talents extend far beyond her academics. Prather has worked in healthcare, nonprofits, student organizations and on research projects,…
Ninth Annual Wynn Newhouse Awards Exhibition Opens April 14 at Palitz Gallery
The ninth annual Wynn Newhouse Awards Exhibition will open on April 14 at the Palitz Gallery located in Syracuse University’s Lubin House at 11 East 61st St. in New York City. This is the fifth year that Palitz Gallery has…
Chandler-Olcott, Schell Named Meredith Professors for 2015-16
In addition, seven non-tenured faculty members will be given Meredith Teaching Recognition Awards. Lawrence Mason will be named the 2015 United Methodist Scholar-Teacher of the Year.
Scholar Spotlight: Matt Fernandes ’15
Matt Fernandes may be from California, the movie-making capital of the world, but the aspiring filmmaker has no regrets about attending college on the opposite side of the country. If pressed for an answer, the San Jose native would probably…
Syracuse Stage Announces 2015/16 Season
The 2015/16 Season at Syracuse Stage is bookended with comedies. Opening the season in October is Steve Martin’s farcical romp “The Underpants.” The season will close in May 2016 with a brand new madcap comedy spoof of Sherlock Holmes’ most…
University Union Announces Mayfest Lineup
The lineup for this year’s Mayfest, to be held April 24 in Walnut Park, will feature electro-pop duo The Knocks as headliners, with rapper Skizzy Mars as direct support, and pop artist VÉRITÉ as the opener. The event will take…
Lecture, Performance by Visiting Artist Shaun Leonardo
Visiting artist Shaun Leonardo will present the lecture “Identity and the Invisible Man” on Thursday, April 9, from 2-3:30 p.m. in the Peter Graham Scholarly Commons in Bird Library. He will also lead a participatory performance on Friday, April 10,…