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Syracuse University Geology Club hosts 2011 CNY Earth Sciences Student Symposium

Tuesday, April 5, 2011, By News Staff

Snowball Earth and how and why mountains move are among the topics to be presented during the 2011 CNY Earth Sciences Student Symposium, 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Friday, April 15, on the Syracuse University campus. Guest speakers include well known scientists…

The world’s oceans is the topic for SU’s annual Chauncey D. Holmes Lecture and Award Ceremony

Tuesday, April 5, 2011, By News Staff

Twelve Syracuse University undergraduate students will be recognized for excellence in introductory earth science during the annual Chauncey D. Holmes Lecture and Award Ceremony on Thursday, April 21, at 7 p.m. in Heroy Auditorium, located in the Heroy Geology Laboratory….

Lane presents keynote address at March of Dimes conference

Monday, April 4, 2011, By Michele Barrett

Sandra Lane, professor of public health and anthropology in the College of Human Ecology, and research professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Upstate Medical University, presented the keynote address at the March of Dimes, NYS Chapter 33rd Annual Perinatal Nurses Conference on March 29 in New York City.

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Pete Yorn to deliver 2011 convocation address for SU’s College of Visual and Performing Arts

Wednesday, March 30, 2011, By Erica Blust

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Pete Yorn will deliver the 2011 convocation address to bachelor’s and master’s degree candidates of Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) at the college’s convocation ceremony on Saturday, May 14, at 7 p.m. in the…

Thirty-fifth annual Quality Infant/Toddler Caregiving (QIC) Workshop to be held May 16-20

Tuesday, March 29, 2011, By Michele Barrett

The College of Human Ecology announced the 35th annual Quality Infant/Toddler Caregiving (QIC) Workshop will be offered May 16-20 at Syracuse University. Training caregivers of children younger than three, the world-renowned QIC workshop is based on research and theory in…

Call for SU Showcase sustainability video submissions

Wednesday, March 23, 2011, By News Staff

Whether you’re a film major, an avid YouTube video creator or a student who is passionate about environmental issues, here’s your chance to show off your filmmaking skills in front of a campuswide audience.  Students for Tomorrow’s Environmental Policy (STEP)…

Health & Society

Listening devices help preserve confidentiality in hospitals for hearing-impaired patients

Tuesday, March 22, 2011, By News Staff

It’s against the law to share a person’s medical information with others without written consent. However, it’s almost impossible to prevent outsiders from overhearing private conversations in hospital rooms between doctors and hearing-impaired patients. It’s an all-too-common situation that a…

Silicon Valley expert will share perspectives on global cybersecurity during March 30 presentation sponsored by SU, JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Enrique Salem, president and CEO of Symantec and a member of the federal President’s Management Advisory Board, will share his perspectives on the state of global cybersecurity in a special presentation at Syracuse University. He will also share insights on cybersecurity…

STEM

LCS research team shapes cell behavior research

Wednesday, March 9, 2011, By News Staff

A team led by James Henderson, assistant professor of biomedical and chemical engineering in Syracuse University’s L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science (LCS) and researcher in the Syracuse Biomaterials Institute, has used shape memory polymers to provide greater…

Jeffrey M. Stanton named University’s first associate vice president for research

Friday, March 4, 2011, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Jeffrey M. Stanton, associate dean for research and doctoral programs in the School of Information Studies at Syracuse University, has been named by Vice President for Research Gina Lee Glauser and Vice Chancellor and Provost Eric F. Spina as the…