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Philosophers Celebrate 10th Anniversary of SPAWN Series July 29-31

Friday, July 17, 2015, By Rob Enslin

The Department of Philosophy in the College of Arts and Sciences is marking the 10th anniversary of its acclaimed SPAWN summer workshop series by revisiting the theme of its first conference: “Consciousness.” SPAWN, which stands for “Syracuse Philosophy Annual Workshop…

Campus & Community

Candace Campbell Jackson Appointed Vice President, Chief of Staff to Chancellor Syverud

Thursday, July 16, 2015, By News Staff

Chancellor Kent Syverud today appointed Candace Campbell Jackson to the position of vice president and chief of staff. A highly experienced and accomplished administrator, Jackson currently serves as the vice president for student success and vice provost for academic success…

Business & Economy

Syracuse Team Wins Second Place in Tibetan Innovation Challenge

Monday, July 13, 2015, By News Staff

A team of students from the University won second place in the Tibetan Innovation Challenge this weekend, and received their award from the Dalai Lama at a ceremony in New York City. The Tibetan Innovation Challenge is a competition, organized…

STEM

Crowston’s NSF Role Illuminates Research Funding Aspects

Monday, July 13, 2015, By Diane Stirling

Distinguished Professor of Information Science Kevin Crowston has enjoyed a rare opportunity in the academic researcher’s world. He’s lived life on the other side of a research funding proposal. Crowston recently completed a 27-month rotation as a program director for the…

Campus & Community

Susan Hildreth to Rejoin Libraries Advisory Board

Monday, July 13, 2015, By Pamela Whiteley McLaughlin

Syracuse University Libraries has announced the re-appointment of Susan Hildreth to its advisory board. Hildreth was appointed by President Obama and confirmed by the U.S. Senate as director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) in Washington, D.C….

STEM

Samantha Usman Receives Highly Competitive Astronaut Scholarship

Monday, July 13, 2015, By Amy Manley

A rising senior in the College of Arts and Sciences is flying high upon learning of her latest academic achievement. Samantha Usman ’16, a double major in physics and mathematics, has just been named a recipient of the Astronaut Scholarship…

STEM

Faculty Member Launches New Tool for Digital Learning

Monday, July 6, 2015, By Diane Stirling

A website featuring the work of a School of Information Studies (iSchool) research professor and a graduate student that strives to use artwork to help in the understanding of scientific principles has just launched. Over the past year, Jun Wang,…

Campus & Community

University to Enhance Title IX, Equal Opportunity, Inclusion Resolution Resources

Thursday, July 2, 2015, By News Staff

In an effort to provide the best possible support and service to students, faculty and staff, the University announced today it is conducting a national search for the position of associate vice president and Chief Equal Opportunity Officer and appointing…

Media, Law & Policy

Janklow Launches Fellowship Program with Florida Grand Opera

Tuesday, June 30, 2015, By Rob Enslin

The Janklow Arts Leadership Program in the College of Arts and Sciences has launched a competitive fellowship program with Florida Grand Opera (FGO) in Miami. Celebrating 75 years of continuous production, FGO is the oldest arts organization in Florida and…

University Professor Schramm Offers Opinion on King v. Burwell

Thursday, June 25, 2015, By News Staff

University Professor Carl J. Schramm offers the following opinion on the impact of today’s Supreme Court’s decision on King v. Burwell. “Today’s decision in King is the most ‘activist’ decision ever to have issued from the Supreme Court. It makes plain…