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Social Work Students Explore Corrections, Mental Health System

Wednesday, October 23, 2013, By Michele Barrett

Jails and prisons have become the nation’s largest psychiatric institutions, especially for low-income persons and persons of color. The National Sheriffs’ Association reports that in virtually every county across the country, county jails hold more people with severe psychiatric illness…

Protecting Your Devices and Data

Monday, October 21, 2013, By Christopher C. Finkle

Securing your personal computer, tablet and smartphone—and the data they contain—is an ongoing process. The following steps and precautions can protect you from identity theft and data loss by drastically reducing the likelihood that your device will be hacked, infected…

Arts & Culture

SU Brass Ensemble Opens Season with Concert Near Rome Oct. 29

Monday, October 21, 2013, By Rob Enslin

The Syracuse University Brass Ensemble (SUBE), directed by James T. Spencer, will launch its 2013-14 season with a concert in Lee Center, north of Rome, N.Y. The group is housed in SU’s College of Arts and Sciences. The performance is…

Arts & Culture

Evolving in the Changing Landscape of Scholarly Publishing

Friday, October 18, 2013, By Kathleen Haley

Syracuse University Press has a storied history of 70 years—and Director Alice Randel Pfeiffer expects a vibrant future with plans for a new series in geography and the development of a digital publishing center. The scholarly press celebrated its 70th…

STEM

SU’s Mark Bowick to Be Honored as New Steele Professor Oct. 31

Friday, October 18, 2013, By Rob Enslin

Mark Bowick, professor of physics in The College of Arts and Sciences, has been appointed the new Joel Dorman Steele Professor of Physics. The Steele Professorship is one of the University’s oldest and is named for the 19th-century SU trustee….

Campus & Community

UC Celebrates Non-Traditional Student Week

Tuesday, October 15, 2013, By News Staff

University College Celebrates National Non-traditional Student Recognition Week Nov. 4-8 University Colleges recognizes and appreciates our non-traditional students. They bring a unique perspective to the classroom and make valuable contributions to campus life. University College serves more than 6,000 part-time…

Arts & Culture

Genet Gallery to Exhibit Works by Cecile Gray Bazelon ’49

Tuesday, October 15, 2013, By Erica Blust

The Sue & Leon Genet Gallery in the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) will present an exhibition of work by distinguished artist and alumna Cecile Gray Bazelon ’49. “Between the Spaces: Works by Cecile Gray Bazelon” will be…

Campus & Community

Make Your Passwords HRD2CR@K!

Monday, October 14, 2013, By Christopher C. Finkle

Passwords are the keys to your digital and online assets. They can be the most effective defense against unauthorized access to your confidential data. That’s why they’re the number one target for hackers trying to compromise your data. Below is…

Campus & Community

Transmedia Visiting Artist Penny Lane to Give Talk

Thursday, October 10, 2013, By News Staff

Transmedia Visiting Artist Penny Lane is to give a talk on Oct. 15 at 2 p.m. in Shemin Auditorium, Shaffer. Penny Lane is a filmmaker (and occasional video artist, writer, curator and professor of film, video and new media art)….

Health & Society

SU Participates in Right to Food and Nutrition Watch Global Launch

Tuesday, October 8, 2013, By Michele Barrett

The 2013 edition of the Right to Food and Nutrition Watch, an international publication unveiled Oct. 8 in English, Spanish and French, explores global issues surrounding the right to food and nutrition.