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Syracuse iSchool sends students to Silicon Valley for spring break

Friday, April 1, 2011, By News Staff

The Syracuse University School of Information Studies (iSchool) sent 12 students to Silicon Valley in California during the University’s spring break to visit technology startups and businesses. “I’m extremely grateful to the staff and the iSchool at Syracuse University for…

Yale University biologist to present annual Jack and Pat Bryan Life Sciences Lecture

Friday, April 1, 2011, By News Staff

Günter Wagner, the Alison Richard Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Yale University, will present the 2011 Jack and Pat Bryan Life Sciences Lecture at Syracuse University. The lecture, “How Evolution is Cheating Probability,” will be from noon-1 p.m.,…

‘MFA 2011’ presents emerging visual and performing artists

Friday, April 1, 2011, By Syracuse University Art Museum

“MFA 2011” presents the work of 17 visual artists and 20 musicians and composers concluding their graduate careers in the College of Visual and Performing Arts. On view at the Syracuse University Art Galleries will be a wide range of…

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‘Tapped’ documentary on bottled water to be screened April 7

Wednesday, March 30, 2011, By News Staff

Take a peek behind the scenes of the fastest-growing beverage category in the U.S.

Sherburne Abbott appointed Syracuse University’s vice president for sustainability initiatives and University Professor of Sustainability Science & Policy

Wednesday, March 30, 2011, By Kevin C. Quinn

Syracuse University Vice Chancellor and Provost Eric F. Spina today announced the appointment of Sherburne “Shere” Abbott as vice president for sustainability initiatives and University Professor of Sustainability Science & Policy. Abbott, a leading expert in the field of sustainability…

James B. Steinberg named dean of Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs

Wednesday, March 30, 2011, By Kevin C. Quinn

James B. Steinberg, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, has been named dean of SU’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, and University Professor of Social Science, International Affairs and Law. The appointment, which will become effective this summer, was…

Chancellor’s Award for Public Engagement and Scholarship to be given March 30

Tuesday, March 29, 2011, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Syracuse University will honor students, faculty, staff and community partners who exemplify SU’s commitment to engagement with the community and Scholarship in Action with the 2011 Chancellor’s Award for Public Engagement and Scholarship at a celebration dinner on Wednesday, March…

Science pioneer J. Craig Venter to deliver 2011 Commencement address, six honorary degrees to be conferred

Friday, March 25, 2011, By News Staff

J. Craig Venter, a world-renowned scientist regarded as one of the most influential people in the world for his efforts to decode the human genome, will deliver the Commencement address to the 2011 graduates of Syracuse University, Syracuse University College…

David B. Falk ’72, Rhonda S. Falk ’74 make $15 million gift to Syracuse University

Thursday, March 24, 2011, By Kevin C. Quinn

SU announces David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics Syracuse University alumni David B. Falk and Rhonda S. Falk have committed $15 million to SU—one of the largest-ever single gifts to the University. In honor of the Falks’…