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Newhouse School to host NBC Universal President Ron Meyer Sept. 12

Tuesday, September 9, 2008, By News Staff

Newhouse School to host NBC Universal President Ron Meyer Sept. 12 September 09, 2008Wendy S. Loughlinwsloughl@syr.edu Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications will host Ron Meyer, president and chief operating officer of NBC Universal, on Friday, Sept. 12….

‘The Ivory Tower Half Hour’ live taping on SU campus open to the public Sept. 19

Friday, September 5, 2008, By News Staff

‘The Ivory Tower Half Hour’ live taping on SU campus open to the public Sept. 19September 05, 2008Wendy S. Loughlinwsloughl@syr.edu “The Ivory Tower Half Hour,” a weekly WCNY-TV show that provides commentary on local, regional and national news and politics,…

Homecoming + Reunion planned for Sept. 18-21

Friday, August 29, 2008, By News Staff

Homecoming + Reunion planned for Sept. 18-21August 29, 2008Kelly Homan Rodoskikahoman@syr.edu Syracuse University will welcome back alumni Sept. 18-21 for the celebration of Homecoming + Reunion . The awarding of the George Arents Pioneer Award to four distinguished alumni and…

SU campus ready to welcome 3,100 new students

Monday, August 18, 2008, By News Staff

SU campus ready to welcome 3,100 new studentsAugust 18, 2008Carol K. Masiclatclkim@syr.edu They’re coming! In just a few days, some 3,100 new first-year and transfer students will arrive at Syracuse University for the new academic year. When they do, Syracuse…

New study finds that some plants can adapt to widespread climate change

Tuesday, July 8, 2008, By News Staff

Judy Holmes(315) 443-2201 While many plant species move to a new location or go extinct as a result of climate change, grasslands clinging to a steep, rocky dale-side in Northern England seem to defy the odds and adapt to long-term…

With third issue on the way, award-winning Stone Canoe journal makes first step in Second Life

Tuesday, July 8, 2008, By News Staff

With third issue on the way, award-winning Stone Canoe journal makes first step in Second LifeJuly 08, 2008Kevin Morrowkdmorrow@syr.edu Syracuse University’s Stone Canoe: A Journal of Arts and Ideas from Upstate New York, has developed a devoted following and a…

Syracuse iSchool helps launch new international academy of library and information science in China

Thursday, June 26, 2008, By News Staff

Margaret Costello Spillett315 443 1069 Syracuse University School of Information Studies (iSchool) Dean Elizabeth D. Liddy and iSchool associate professor Jian Qin participated earlier this month in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the International Collaborative Academy of Library and Information Science…

May appointed chair of College of Arts and Sciences Humanities Council

Wednesday, June 18, 2008, By News Staff

Judy Holmes315-443-2201 Vivian May, associate professor of women’s and gender studies in Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences, has been appointed chair of the college’s Humanities Council. The council supports the teaching of humanities and engages the campus community…

Syracuse University students study Central New York’s pesky plants

Monday, May 12, 2008, By News Staff

Judy Holmes(315) 443-2201 Along with ushering in an array of tulips, daffodils, lilacs and other colorful blossoms, spring is also the beginning of the perennial battle between home gardeners and weeds. While the battle rages on through the summer, Syracuse…

Syracuse University’s top performers linked by study abroad

Wednesday, May 7, 2008, By News Staff

Daeya Malboeuf315 443 2007 Is there a link between study abroad and high academic achievement? At Syracuse University, the answer is a resounding yes. Each year, up to 12 academically outstanding graduating seniors are selected as University Scholars by a…