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Hougland Awarded Basil O’Connor Starter Scholar Research Award
Advocates fighting to combat Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), a rare genetic disorder that affects between one in 25,000 and one in 10,000 live births, now have a Syracuse University (SU) chemist in their corner. James Hougland, assistant professor of chemistry in…
Four Professors Receive Prestigious CAREER Awards from National Science Foundation
Four professors in The College of Arts and Sciences have received Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) awards—the highest honor given by the National Science Foundation (NSF) in support of early-career development activities of teacher-scholars. The recipients are Arindam “Ari” Chakraborty…
Kimberly Blackwell ’92, Reinaldo Pascual ’85 to Chair CBT 2014
Brand strategist Kimberly Blackwell ’92 and corporate attorney Reinaldo Pascual ’85 will lend their time and talents as co-chairs of Coming Back Together (CBT) 2014. The triennial reunion for SU African American and Latino alumni, a unique combination of social events,…
Remembering Mary Gilmore Smith ’29, G’38 and Her Unwavering Orange Spirit
Syracuse University has lost one of the oldest, most dedicated members of its extended family. Mary Gilmore Smith ’29, G’38, student, teacher, counselor, volunteer and philanthropist, passed away Saturday, Jan. 18, at the age of 106. “Every Syracuse University alumnus…
Newhouse’s Hirshfield Receives Research Grant from Air Force Office of Scientific Research
Leanne Hirshfield, research associate professor in the Newhouse School, is the recipient of a three-year grant from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) for her work on “Understanding the Effects of Cyber Attacks on Human Operators.” The funding…
Orange Goes Red for Heart Association
All staff members are invited to participate in a winter wellness and fundraising opportunity leading up to the Heart Walk on March 22. This year, the American Heart Association (AHA) is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Syracuse Heart Walk….
Counseling Center Offers Free Stress Reduction Class for Students
The Syracuse University Counseling Center is offering a free course in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction(MBSR) to SU and SUNY-ESF students. The eight-week course meets Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:30 p.m., beginning Feb. 5. The program introduces participants to mindfulness meditation practices…
Warehouse to Reopen as Scheduled Wednesday Morning
(Updated Jan. 28 at 6 p.m.) National Grid has completed repairs to the exterior gas line outside the Nancy Cantor Warehouse, and the Warehouse will reopen Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 7:30 a.m. as scheduled. (From earlier story) Due to significant…
‘William Kentridge: Nose and Other Subjects’ Opens Jan. 30
The Syracuse University Art Galleries presents “William Kentridge: Nose and Other Subjects,” an exhibition that celebrates recent work from the renowned South African artist. Including work that illustrates his signature style of utilizing linocut blocks printed on dictionary and encyclopedia…
Nourishing Scholarship: 50 Years of the University Honors Program
Justin N. Elkhechen ’15 already has his plans in place for his senior honors capstone project on the migratory patterns of cancer and stem cells. His capstone and other opportunities through the University’s Honors Program has added layers of scholarship to his college career and that of thousands of others.