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Physicist Awarded IBM Grant to Develop Quantum Computing

Wednesday, May 18, 2016, By Rob Enslin

A physicist in the College of Arts and Sciences has been awarded a major grant to help develop quantum computing technology. Britton Plourde, associate professor of physics, is using a three-year, $900,000 grant from IBM to conduct research for the…

Arts & Culture

Michael S. Tick Named Dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts

Tuesday, May 17, 2016, By News Staff

With extensive experience in the performing arts, arts administration, teaching, fundraising and academic leadership, Michael S. Tick has been named the new dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts.

Campus & Community

Campus Framework Outreach Timeline

Monday, May 16, 2016, By Ellen Mbuqe

Campus Framework Outreach Timeline 2014 -September 2014: University Town Hall on Fast Forward Syracuse at Hendricks Chapel attended by more than 500 campus community members to ask questions and learn more about the initiative. -October 2014: Sasaki Associates selected as…

Campus & Community

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Commencement

Friday, May 13, 2016, By Rob Enslin

When John G. Thomas G’69 was completing his Ph.D. at Syracuse University, the last place he thought he would end up was an Army base in San Antonio. “In 30 hours, I went from being a graduate student in the…

Media, Law & Policy

Deans Clarke, Steinberg Leave Lasting Legacy

Friday, May 13, 2016, By Kathleen Haley

As the school year wraps up, College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) Dean Ann Clarke and Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs Dean James Steinberg are concluding their time leading their respective schools. But their impact as leaders…

Campus & Community

University Hosts Staff and Faculty Challenge Course Days

Tuesday, May 10, 2016, By Shannon Andre

The Department of Recreation Services and the Syracuse University Wellness Initiative are partnering once again to host the SU Staff & Faculty Challenge Days, which will be held from 10 a.m.-noon on Saturday, June 4, and Saturday, July 23.  Syracuse…

STEM

One Goldwater Scholar, Three Honorable Mentions Named

Monday, May 9, 2016, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Four Syracuse University nominees for the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship were recently recognized. Jessica Toothaker, a junior majoring in biology in the College of Arts and Sciences, was named as a 2016 Goldwater Scholar. Three students were recognized with Goldwater Honorable…

Arts & Culture

Department of Drama Announces 2016/2017 Season, New Ticket Options

Tuesday, May 3, 2016, By Joseph Whelan

The Department of Drama packs three musicals, a wild comedy, a classic Shaw and a never-before-produced contemporary comedy into a season full of surprises and infrequently performed theatrical gems. Beginning with the musical “Nine,” the 2016/2017 season includes “Laura and…

Campus & Community

Schools, Colleges Announce Speakers for 2016 Convocations

Tuesday, May 3, 2016, By Cyndi Moritz

From men and women who have achieved outstanding careers in their fields to prominent faculty members to some of the most accomplished students, all of the University’s schools and colleges have named speakers for their convocation ceremonies. The convocations will…

Arts & Culture

White-Denison Presentational Speaking Competition Winners Announced

Friday, April 29, 2016, By Erica Blust

Three students were named winners of the White-Denison Presentational Speaking Competition on April 21. The competition was sponsored by the Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies (CRS) in the College of Visual and Performing Arts. Christopher DiMaria ’16, a broadcast…