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SU Chemist Gets ‘Best Idea Grant’

Wednesday, November 6, 2013, By News Staff

Top-notch ideas drive today’s knowledge-based world. James Hougland has one, and he has been awarded a “Best Idea Grant (BIG)” from the Foundation for Prader-Willi Research (FPWR) to support his research. Hougland, an assistant professor of chemistry in The College…

STEM

Disrupting Traditional Gender Roles

Monday, November 4, 2013, By Kathleen Haley

Both partners in today’s modern couple may each have professional lives outside the home but two careers still equals three jobs—two professions, plus managing a home. And for women, oftentimes, that third job still remains their role. A recent SU Advance speaker pointed out ways to correct that imbalance.

Media, Law & Policy

‘The Politics of Guns’ at the Maxwell School

Friday, November 1, 2013, By News Staff

Matt Bennett, senior vice president and co-founder of Third Way, a think tank that addresses America’s challenges with modern ideas aimed at the center, will speak at the Maxwell School about “The Politics of Guns.” His talk will be held…

Media, Law & Policy

Newhouse Partners with HootSuite for Social Media Certification

Thursday, October 31, 2013, By Keith Kobland

A unique partnership will allow computer users to receive social media certification from Newhouse and Hootsuite. This video explains the new venture. Newhouse Partners with HootSuite for Social Media Certification from Syracuse University News on Vimeo. Here’s the transcription of…

Arts & Culture

Comedy Show Features Wayans Brothers, Finesse Mitchell, Spoken Reasons

Thursday, October 31, 2013, By News Staff

The brothers of the Theta Xi chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity are hosting the fourth annual comedy show “Laugh Till You Turn Blu” on Nov. 9 at 6:30 p.m. in Goldstein Auditorium in the Schine Student Center. This year’s performers include longtime television/film…

Arts & Culture

Setnor School of Music’s Gilbert Week Offers NYC Immersion Experience

Wednesday, October 30, 2013, By Erica Blust

The Gilbert Week: NYC Seminar for Music Professions is a one-week field trip that allows sophomore music majors to meet with arts professionals, visit performing arts institutions and learn about a wide variety of career opportunities in music.

Media, Law & Policy

Newhouse Partners with HootSuite to Offer Social Media Certification

Tuesday, October 29, 2013, By Wendy S. Loughlin

The Newhouse School and HootSuite have officially announced the launch of the Advanced Social Media Strategy (ASMS) Certificate. Geared toward working professionals, the ASMS Certificate is earned online through 15 self-paced lessons on social media strategy, including the following topic…

Arts & Culture

Belfer Audio Archive to Celebrate 50th Anniversary Oct. 31-Nov. 2

Monday, October 28, 2013, By Pamela Whiteley McLaughlin

The Belfer Audio Archive will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a series of lectures, concerts and film screenings from Oct. 31-Nov. 2. Developed by a team of faculty, librarians and members of the University community, the events will highlight the…

Campus & Community

Statement from Syracuse University Regarding the Passing of Lou Reed

Sunday, October 27, 2013, By News Staff

“The Syracuse University family learned today of the passing of one of its own, musical pioneer Lou Reed, an honors graduate of the class of ’64 whom we honored just a few years ago with SU’s highest alumni recognition, the…

Campus & Community

SU Symphony Orchestra to Present Belfer at 50 Concert Nov. 1

Wednesday, October 23, 2013, By Erica Blust

The Syracuse University Symphony Orchestra (SUSO) will present a concert in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of SU’s Belfer Audio Archive on Friday, Nov. 1, at 8 p.m. in the Rose and Jules R. Setnor Auditorium, Crouse College. The concert…