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iSchool seeks faculty researchers in STEM fields to participate in focus groups

Wednesday, January 21, 2009, By News Staff

Margaret Spillett(315) 443-1069 The School of Information Studies (iSchool) seeks faculty researchers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) to participate in focus groups whose input will help shape the curriculum to educate cyberinfrastructure facilitators (CI facilitators). The first meetings…

Syracuse iSchool launches free IT academy for city residents

Tuesday, January 20, 2009, By News Staff

Margaret Spillett(315) 443-1069 It is easy to forget on a large campus like Syracuse University that Internet access is a privilege in many parts of this country, not a right. SU has more than 1,000 computers located in its 12…

Poetry Palooza to feature visit by top American culture historian

Friday, January 16, 2009, By News Staff

Rob Enslin(315) 443-3403 The English department at Syracuse University is partnering with CNY Reads, the YMCA’s Downtown Writer’s Center and the Onondaga County Public Library to present two events that promote the public discussion and enjoyment of poetry. The first,…

University of Haifa’s Rimmerman is Visiting Distinguished Professor at Newhouse School, senior fellow of BBI

Friday, January 16, 2009, By News Staff

Me’Shae Rolling(315) 443-8455 Arie Rimmerman, the Richard Crossman Chair for Social Welfare & Planning and distinguished faculty member in the School of Social Work, Social Welfare and Health Studies at the University of Haifa in Israel, will teach as Visiting…

Pramod Varshney named director of CASE Center

Friday, January 16, 2009, By News Staff

Kelly Homan Rodoski(315) 443-3784 Pramod Varshney, Distinguished Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science in Syracuse University’s L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science, has been named director of the Center for Advanced Systems and Engineering (CASE) at Syracuse…

Pramod Varshney named director of Syracuse University’s CASE Center

Friday, January 16, 2009, By News Staff

Pramod Varshney named director of Syracuse University’s CASE CenterJanuary 16, 2009Kelly Homan Rodoskikahoman@syr.edu Pramod Varshney, Distinguished Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science in Syracuse University’s L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science, has been named director of the…

Alumni Relations’ Latchem and Cardone retire

Friday, January 16, 2009, By News Staff

Sara Miller(315) 443-9038 Andrea Latchem, assistant vice president of Syracuse University’s Office of Alumni Relations, and Elaine Cardone, associate director in Alumni Relations, recently announced their respective retirements effective Dec. 31, concluding a combined 48 years of service to the…

SU promotes Learning Communities co-founder as director of residence life

Thursday, January 15, 2009, By News Staff

Matthew R. Snyder(315) 443-7082 As Syracuse University welcomed students back to campus for the Spring 2009 semester, the Division of Student Affairs appointed veteran residence life leader Terra L. Peckskamp as director of residence life. In this role, Peckskamp will…

Creative student mentors to help launch new arts program on Syracuse’s North Side

Thursday, January 15, 2009, By News Staff

Kelly Homan Rodoski(315) 443-3784 In February, the Office of Engagement Programs in Syracuse University’s Hendricks Chapel and the Northside Collaboratory will launch smART-an after-school arts program that will engage middle school students in a variety of artistic pursuits. Organizers are…

Zubal-Strang named director of administration for College of Arts and Sciences

Thursday, January 15, 2009, By News Staff

Rob Enslin(315) 443-3403 Kathryn Zubal-Strang ’87 has been appointed director of administration for The College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) at Syracuse University. In this newly created position, Zubal- Strang reports directly to Dean George Langford and is responsible for…