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STEM

The Science of Slime: Why We Care Where Biofilms Stick

Tuesday, February 3, 2015, By Matt Wheeler

For every human cell in our bodies there are 10 bacteria cells. When bacteria—good or bad—stick together, they form a slimy layer called a biofilm that adheres to surfaces inside or outside of the body. A good example is inside…

Campus & Community

‘Above All Else’ Screening and Q&A with Director John Fiege

Tuesday, February 3, 2015, By News Staff

Students of Sustainability (SOS) and the geography department will co-host a screening of the award-winning documentary “Above All Else” on Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. in Grant Auditorium. The free event will be followed by a Q&A session with its…

Campus & Community

Annual Black History Month Celebration Begins

Tuesday, February 3, 2015, By Shannon Andre

In honor of Black History Month, the Office of Multicultural Affairs, within the Division of Student Affairs, is hosting a series of events in February.

Business & Economy

Whitman School to Host Symposium on Multifamily Housing

Tuesday, February 3, 2015, By Kerri D. Howell

The Whitman School will host a real estate symposium on Wednesday, Feb. 18, from noon to 1:30 p.m. The event will take place in the Milton Room, room 411 at the Whitman School, featuring five Syracuse University alumni who are…

Business & Economy

Syracuse Scholar: Brian Cheung ’15

Tuesday, February 3, 2015, By Cyndi Moritz

While this spring may represent the end of an era for senior Brian Cheung, the experiences that he has had through Syracuse University have prepared him to be a highly successful professional. Cheung is a dual major in Whitman and…

Campus & Community

Housing Lottery Presentations and Open Forums

Monday, February 2, 2015, By News Staff

The Housing Lottery has changed! Current on-campus residents interested in participating in the 2015-16 Housing Lottery are encouraged to attend one of two Lottery overview presentations and open forums. Monday, Feb. 16,  7 p.m. Shemin Auditorium Tuesday, Feb. 17, 7…

STEM

How Nuclear Waste Recycling Could Help Expand U.S. Energy Production

Monday, February 2, 2015, By Matt Wheeler

As the world’s attention turns to alternative energy solutions, such as wind and solar, nuclear energy is an often overlooked or controversial option. And yet, nuclear power from 104 plants supplies approximately 20 percent of the electricity we use today….

STEM

Simulated UN Negotiations Teach Role of Science in Policy-Making

Monday, February 2, 2015, By Matt Wheeler

Since 2011, Professor Svetoslava Todorova of the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering has served as a science observer for the UN-Mandated Intergovernmental Negotiations Committee (INC) on Mercury. The group has been instrumental in the development of a global mercury…

Arts & Culture

Black Grace Performs at Pulse Event Feb. 9

Monday, February 2, 2015, By Shannon Andre

New Zealand’s leading contemporary dance group, Black Grace, will perform at 8 p.m. on Feb. 9 in Goldstein Auditorium, Schine Student Center. The performance is part of the Pulse Performing Arts Program, presented by Student Activities, a unit within the…

Campus & Community

In The News: Monday, Feb. 2

Monday, February 2, 2015, By Keith Kobland

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