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Campus & Community

Mideast Peace Talks, Syrian Refugees and SU Connection

Tuesday, February 18, 2014, By Cyndi Moritz

The Feb. 20 session of TMR will feature Charles Benjamin, president of the Near East Foundation, who will discuss the Mideast Peace Talks, Syrian refugees and the connection these issues have with Syracuse University. Benjamin has more than 20 years…

STEM

Physics Professor Lisa Manning Named Sloan Research Fellow

Tuesday, February 18, 2014, By Kathleen Haley

M. Lisa Manning, assistant professor of physics in The College of Arts and Sciences, studies the mechanics of how biological cells move and grow, and how granular materials fail. As an early career scientist, she is being recognized for her…

Arts & Culture

Students, Kronos Quartet Will Make Noise Into Music through Unique Collaboration

Monday, February 17, 2014, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Through a unique project fostered by SU’s Arts Engage, Zeke Leonard, an assistant professor of design in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, is building intonarumori—noise-generating devices.

Health & Society

Falk College Announces New Bachelor of Science in Food Studies

Monday, February 17, 2014, By Michele Barrett

The Falk College has announced a new bachelor of science degree in food studies. The new program, which is now enrolling majors for fall 2014, provides a thorough understanding of food systems, politics and economies, from production to consumption locally,…

Media, Law & Policy

Grad Student Wins First place in White House News Photographers Association Student Video Contest

Friday, February 14, 2014, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Taylor Baucom, a graduate student in the Newhouse School’s Department of Multimedia Photography and Design (MPD), won first place in the White House News Photographers Association’s “2014 Eyes of History” student video contest, in the sports category. Her winning video,…

Health & Society

National Institute of Health Awards SU Psychologist $2 Million Grant

Friday, February 14, 2014, By Sarah Scalese

The statistics are staggering and the impact on children and their families can be overwhelming. But, one psychologist in The College of Arts and Sciences is preparing to embark on a significant research project that may generate insights that will…

Arts & Culture

Architecture Launches Einhorn 21st Century Studio

Friday, February 14, 2014, By News Staff

Syracuse University Trustee and School of Architecture Advisory Board Member Steven Einhorn ’67 and his wife, Sherry Einhorn ’65 (EDU), were honored at the School of Architecture on Feb. 10 at the grand opening of the Einhorn 21st Century Studio. The…

Health & Society

Getting to Know: Kevin Heffernan

Wednesday, February 12, 2014, By News Staff

Kevin Heffernan has always been excited about exercise. In high school and college he was active in many sports, and his sports training led to a love of weight lifting. His earliest research focused on weight training and the health…

Campus & Community

Tap, Filtered or Bottled: Testing Your Water Preference

Tuesday, February 11, 2014, By News Staff

Tap, filtered or bottled. The Sustainability Division wants to know what members of the campus community prefer in terms of their drinking water by offering a blind sample of water tests around campus this month. Starting last week in Bird…

Health & Society

Military Spouse Study Finds High Number of Female Spouses Underemployed

Tuesday, February 11, 2014, By News Staff

Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) and the Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University (IVMF) have announced the results of a national study focused on military spouse employment. The presentation will be made on Feb. 12 at…