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Software Integrates Disciplines for Aircraft Design

Thursday, April 30, 2015, By News Staff

In the aircraft design industry, the area of geometry and geometry handling is considered the least glamorous part of the design and analysis process. But the “ugly stepchild” of the design process also usually contributes to 75 percent of the elapsed…

Campus & Community

Five to Receive Honorary Degrees at 161st Commencement

Thursday, April 30, 2015, By Kathleen Haley

A renowned sportscaster, a civic leader, a New York Times best-selling writer, a pre-eminent scholar of education, and a distinguished attorney and Chairman of the Syracuse University Board of Trustees will be awarded honorary degrees by Syracuse University for their impact in their fields and in the world.

STEM

Stromer-Galley Investigates Gender Switching in Online Games

Wednesday, April 29, 2015, By Keith Kobland

iSchool Associate Professor Jennifer Stromer-Galley explains her research exploring the gender-switching phenomenon in popular online games such as World of Warcraft and Second Life. Faculty Minute: Jenny Stromer-Galley from Syracuse iSchool on Vimeo.

Arts & Culture

WGS Faculty Recognized for ‘Timely, Relevant’ Scholarship

Wednesday, April 29, 2015, By Rob Enslin

The Department of Women’s & Gender Studies (WGS) in the College of Arts and Sciences is having another banner year. Several of its professors—Chandra Talpade Mohanty, Dana Olwan, Pedro DiPietro, Himika Bhattacharya and Minnie Bruce Pratt—have been recognized for their…

Campus & Community

University to Launch New Syracuse Welcome Schedule for 2015

Tuesday, April 28, 2015, By Shannon Andre

Every year, the Office of First-Year and Transfer Programs, in collaboration with departments and offices across the University, plans for the arrival of new, incoming students in August. Syracuse Welcome 2015, the new student orientation, will begin this year on…

Campus & Community

Scholar Spotlight: Komal Safdar ’15

Tuesday, April 28, 2015, By Cyndi Moritz

Komal Safdar committed to come to Syracuse University as a junior in high school because of its tennis program. It was the only program in the country that trained its players to go pro after college. The biochemistry major from…

Campus & Community

From Legendary Pianist to ‘Serial’: Star-Studded 2015-16 University Lectures Season

Tuesday, April 28, 2015, By Kevin Morrow

The upcoming season of the University Lectures features a stellar lineup of speakers over seven events hosted by Syracuse University during fall 2015 and spring 2016.

Campus & Community

CRS Students Network with Alumni in NYC

Tuesday, April 28, 2015, By Erica Blust

Fourteen students in the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ (VPA) Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies (CRS) traveled to New York City in April to meet with Syracuse University alumni as part of Engaging Careers NYC, a two-day experience…

Arts & Culture

Arts and Sciences Professors to Receive Graduate Teaching Awards

Monday, April 27, 2015, By Sarah Scalese

Lois Agnew and Horace Campbell, professors in the College of Arts and Sciences, are being recognized for their exceptional work with graduate students. Associate professor and chair of the Writing Program, Agnew is the recipient of the 2015 William Wasserstrom…

Campus & Community

Tens Tons of Love Charity Drive in Need of Donations, Volunteers

Monday, April 27, 2015, By Shannon Andre

The annual Ten Tons of Love charity drive began on April 23 and continues through May 15. The drive, which collected more than 50 tons of usable clothing and household items last year, provides more than 3,000 families in the…