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Biklen Imaging Disability in Film Showcase to Be Presented Oct. 17

Wednesday, October 14, 2015, By Jennifer Russo

The filmography of School of Education Dean Emeritus Douglas Biklen will be celebrated at the 12th annual Syracuse International Film Festival. The Doug Biklen Imaging Disability in Film Showcase will be held on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2:30-5 p.m. at the…

STEM

Plants Cope with Climate Change at the Gene Level

Wednesday, October 14, 2015, By Elizabeth Droge-Young

Climate change can influence everything from pine beetle outbreaks in the Rocky Mountains to rising sea levels in Papua New Guinea. In the face of a rapidly changing earth, plants and animals are forced to quickly deal with new challenges…

Legendary Singer-Songwriter David Crosby to Conduct Master Class Oct. 16

Wednesday, October 14, 2015, By Erica Blust

Legendary singer-songwriter and social justice activist David Crosby, a two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee with the iconic bands the Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash, will conduct a master class, “A Conversation with David Crosby,” on Friday,…

STEM

Deans’ Panel to Address STEM Preparation

Tuesday, October 13, 2015, By J.D. Ross

From the classroom to the White House, there is a global push to ensure that higher education prepares future STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) leaders. Unfortunately, in the United States, the supply of STEM professionals has not kept up…

Campus & Community

Orange Central 2015 Unites Alumni, Campus Community

Tuesday, October 13, 2015, By Ellen Mbuqe

Syracuse University welcomes of hundreds of alumni and family members back to campus during the annual Orange Central homecoming, Oct. 22-25.

Arts & Culture

Syracuse Stage Seeks Syracuse University Students to Sing in ‘The Christians’

Thursday, October 8, 2015, By News Staff

Students, would you like the opportunity to sing on stage during Syracuse Stage’s production of “The Christians” this spring? Special Auditions for students will be held on Monday, Oct. 12, at Syracuse Stage. More information can be found below. To…

Campus & Community

Scholar Spotlight: Samantha Usman ’16

Thursday, October 8, 2015, By Kathleen Haley

Samantha Usman, a double major in physics and mathematics, received a giant boost to her research efforts this summer when she was named a recipient of the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation’s award. The Pittsburgh native will use the $10,000 prize to…

STEM

Varshney Honored by University Of Illinois

Wednesday, October 7, 2015, By Matt Wheeler

Distinguished Professor in the College of Engineering and Computer Science Pramod K. Varshney has received the University of Illinois Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Distinguished Alumni Award. The ECE Alumni Board of Directors recognizes a select few of…

STEM

Engineering Cities to Survive Extreme Weather

Wednesday, October 7, 2015, By News Staff

Extreme weather events can cripple crucial infrastructure that enables transit, electricity, water and other services in urban areas. This leaves cities and their inhabitants cut off and in danger. With weather extremes becoming more common—from devastating hurricanes and flooding to…

Films of Chantal Akerman to Be Shown Oct. 11

Wednesday, October 7, 2015, By News Staff

A day-long screening Sunday, Oct. 11, will celebrate the work of pioneer feminist and experimental filmmaker Chantal Akerman. The screenings will take from 2-10 p.m. in Shemin Auditorium in the Shaffer Art Building. Akerman unexpectedly passed away Oct. 4 at…