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Ortigue named a 2011 ‘Rising Star’ by scientific organization

Tuesday, September 27, 2011, By News Staff

The Association for Psychological Science has named Stephanie Ortigue, assistant professor of psychology in Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences, a 2011 Rising Star. The announcement was made in the September 11 issue of the association’s news publication, Observer.

Veterans

SU named by G.I. Jobs magazine as a 2012 military friendly school

Tuesday, September 20, 2011, By News Staff

Syracuse University has been named by G.I. Jobs magazine as a Military Friendly School for 2012. According to the magazine, the honor ranks the University in the top 20 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools nationwide that are doing…

Campus & Community

Former U.S. Army Chaplain at Guantanamo Bay to speak this Thursday

Monday, September 19, 2011, By News Staff

James Yee, a graduate of West Point Military Academy, and former U.S. Army Muslim Chaplain at Guantanamo Bay, will speak about his experience at Guantanamo and his struggle for justice during his imprisonment in 2003

Campus & Community

Former U.S. Army captain & Muslim chaplain at Guantanamo Bay to speak on campus

Monday, September 12, 2011, By News Staff

James Yee, a Chinese American, graduate of West Point Military Academy, convert to Islam in 1991, captain in the U.S. Army, former Muslim chaplain at Guantanamo Bay and author of “For God and Country: Faith and Patriotism Under Fire,” will speak about his struggle for justice.

Business & Economy

Whitman’s Velu named JPMorgan Chase Faculty Fellow

Thursday, September 1, 2011, By News Staff

Whitman School of Management Professor Raja Velu has been named to the newly created post of JPMorgan Chase Faculty Fellow.  In this important new role, Velu will serve as liaison and facilitator between JPMorgan Chase and Syracuse University, helping to…

Campus & Community

R.A.P.E. Center changes its name to The Advocacy Center

Friday, August 26, 2011, By News Staff

Beginning this fall, the scope of services provided by the R.A.P.E. Center has officially expanded to include relationship violence. As a result of this broadening of services, as well as feedback from students, staff and faculty about the R.A.P.E. Center…

Campus & Community

SU’s James Watts named Tolley Professor in Humanities

Monday, August 22, 2011, By Rob Enslin

The College of Arts and Sciences has appointed James W. Watts as the William P. Tolley Distinguished Teaching Professor in the Humanities. An expert in literature and religion of the Hebrew Bible, Watts serves as professor and chair of the…

STEM

Lankes named Dean’s Scholar for the New Librarianship

Thursday, August 11, 2011, By J.D. Ross

R. David Lankes has been appointed as Dean’s Scholar for the New Librarianship by School of Information Studies (iSchool) Dean Elizabeth D. Liddy.

Campus & Community

Trish Lowney named assistant vice president for strategic research development

Wednesday, August 3, 2011, By News Staff

Trish Lowney, executive director at Syracuse University’s Office of Sponsored Programs, has been appointed assistant vice president for strategic research development. Lowney’s appointment, made by Vice President for Research Gina Lee-Glauser, was effective Aug. 1, and represents a dedication of…

Campus & Community

Margaret Himley named associate provost for international education and engagement

Monday, August 1, 2011, By News Staff

Syracuse University Vice Chancellor and Provost Eric F. Spina has announced that Margaret Himley, Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Professor of Teaching Excellence, professor of writing and rhetoric, and co-director of the LGBT Studies Program and minor in The…