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New book by Syracuse University School of Education’s Wilkinson focuses on teaching reading in urban classrooms
Patrick Farrell(315) 443-5421 A new book by Louise C. Wilkinson, Distinguished Professor of Education, Psychology, and Communication Sciences in Syracuse University’s School of Education, examines how to effectively prepare teachers to teach reading in urban classrooms. The book, “Improving Literacy…
SU’s annual SPAWN conference, Aug. 16-18, focuses on philosophy of perception
Rob Enslin(315) 443-3403 The philosophy of perception is the theme of this year’s Syracuse Philosophy Annual Workshop and Network conference (SPAWN) taking place Aug. 16-18 on the Syracuse University campus. The conference involves more than 40 distinguished participants from throughout…
Two local high school teachers make new discoveries in Syracuse University’s research laboratories
Judy Holmes315-443-2201 Two Central New York teachers are spending their summer discovering how the fundamental scientific ideas and knowledge they teach are generated in a university research laboratory. Gina Duggleby, a biology teacher at Paul V. Moore High School in…
With third issue on the way, award-winning Stone Canoe journal makes first step in Second Life
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…
New book by Syracuse University’s Gustav Niebuhr explores religious cooperation in the United States
Rob Enslin 315 443 3403 Religious cooperation in the United States is the subject of a powerful new book by R. Gustav Niebuhr, associate professor of religion and the media at Syracuse University and former religion reporter for The New…
Syracuse religion, philosophy professor wins book-of-the-year award
Rob Enslin315 443 3403 John D. Caputo, the Thomas J. Watson Professor of Religion and Humanities and professor of philosophy at Syracuse University, is the recipient of a prestigious ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year Award. Caputo’s book, “What Would…
Syracuse Center of Excellence awards $600,000 for collaborative research projects to improve air and water quality
Martin Walls315 443 8951 Researchers at four member institutions of the Syracuse Center of Excellence in Environmental and Energy Systems (Syracuse CoE) will begin innovative projects that will help improve the air quality of built environments and protect water resources,…
University Senate designates 17 retiring faculty as emeriti
Cynthia J. Moritz315 443 9039 The University Senate voted to recognize 17 faculty members with emeritus status. The honorees were invited to accompany the Chancellor’s party during the 2008 Commencement ceremony. They are: Stanley Alten, professor in the S.I. Newhouse…
Syracuse University, Dana Foundation team up for conversation about teen brain May 27 in Washington, D.C.
Rob Enslin(315) 443 3403 The College of Arts and Sciences at Syracuse University and The Dana Foundation are presenting a panel discussion on the teen brain as part of the successful “Speaking of Science” series on Tuesday, May 27, in…
Syracuse University’s summer research program inspires undergraduates to become tomorrow’s scientists
Judy Holmes(315) 443-2201 This summer, 35 undergraduate students from Syracuse University and other universities and colleges across the United States and abroad will participate in the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program, sponsored by the Department…