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Health & Society

Thwarting a Devastating Disease

Thursday, November 14, 2013, By Kathleen Haley

Assistant Professor David Larsen saw the damaging effects of the lack of health care and clean water in the favelas of Belem, Brazil, while working among the people ten years ago. Impacted by the work, he now conducts research to halt the impact of deadly—yet preventable—infectious diseases.

Campus & Community

Regulatory Update Requirement – Hazard Communication Training

Monday, November 11, 2013, By Cyndi Moritz

From the Environmental Health & Safety Services Office (EHSS) University Community, The United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently revised its Hazard Communication Standard to align with the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of chemical classification and labeling…

STEM

Connective Corridor Garners APWA Award

Monday, November 11, 2013, By News Staff

The Connective Corridor has been selected by the American Public Works Association (APWA) New York Chapter as the 2013 Transportation Project of the Year. The award will be presented Nov. 14 at APWA’s annual meeting hosted by the Central New York branch.

Arts & Culture

Cocktail Dresses from Genet Collection to Be Exhibited at OHA

Friday, November 8, 2013, By Erica Blust

Cocktail dresses from the Sue Ann Genet Costume Collection in the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA), as well as the work of junior fashion design students in VPA’s Department of Design, will be featured in the historic costume…

Campus & Community

The Warehouse to be Named in Honor of Chancellor Nancy Cantor

Thursday, November 7, 2013, By News Staff

Syracuse University Board of Trustees Chairman Richard L. Thompson G’67 announced last night that The Warehouse—SU’s academic and community facility in downtown Syracuse—will be formally named the “The Nancy Cantor Warehouse” in her honor.

Campus & Community

Student Council on Family Relations Sponsors Food Drive to Benefit Vera House

Thursday, November 7, 2013, By News Staff

The Student Council on Family Relations (SCFR), a recognized graduate student organization in the Falk College’s Department of Child and Family Studies, is sponsoring a food drive to benefit Vera House.  Non-perishable food items, including packaged and canned goods, are…

Campus & Community

Raising Money, One Pat on the Head at a Time

Thursday, November 7, 2013, By Keith Kobland

A United Way fundraiser held by the School of Information Studiesl provided students with a unique way to beat the stress of coursework, simply by spending a few minutes with man’s best friend. It’s called “Pet a Pup,” and it…

Campus & Community

Transmedia Visiting Artist Cathy Crane

Monday, November 4, 2013, By News Staff

Transmedia Visiting Artist Cathy Crane will give a talk on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2 pm. in Shemin Auditorium. Crane has been making experimental narrative and documentary films on 16mm for nearly 20 years. She was named a Guggenheim fellow in…

Media, Law & Policy

Art Meets Technology in Newhouse M.I.N.D. Lab

Friday, November 1, 2013, By News Staff

Art meets technology in pioneering ways in a new facility opening Monday, Nov. 4, in the AXA Equitable Tower, located in downtown Syracuse on the Connective Corridor. Newhouse M.I.N.D. Lab is debuting its new world-class research and design center, featuring…

Campus & Community

‘Regional Economic Development Update’ at Oct. 31 TMR

Wednesday, October 30, 2013, By Eileen Jevis

The Oct. 31 session of Thursday Morning Roundtable will feature Rob Simpson, president and chief executive officer of CenterState CEO. Since 2011, Simpson has served as co-chair of the Central New York Regional Economic Development Council (CNY REDC), a commission…