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Arts & Culture

A Change in Weather

Tuesday, January 21, 2014, By Kathleen Haley

Artist and VPA Associate Professor Sam Van Aken was curious about the effects of weather on body and mind. So he is transforming the atmosphere inside the Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute’s (MWPAI) Museum of Art in Utica—at least for a little while.

Campus & Community

First Winter in Syracuse a Chilling Experience

Tuesday, January 21, 2014, By Keith Kobland

College offers a variety of new experiences for young people—including winter. “It’s my first real winter of any kind,” according to Newhouse student Dominique Pineiro. “And it’s here in Central New York.” Pineiro is originally from San Diego (daytime highs…

Campus & Community

An Innovative Management System: Scrum

Thursday, January 16, 2014, By News Staff

Syracuse University’s TEDCenter, in partnership with PMI Institute’s Syracuse Chapter, is offering a two-day Certified ScrumMaster workshop on March 11 and 12 at University College, 700 University Ave. In today’s marketplace, where shifting market conditions and moving customer expectations are…

STEM

Internet Entrepreneur Alexis Ohanian to Speak at iSchool Event

Monday, January 13, 2014, By J.D. Ross

Alexis Ohanian, author, entrepreneur and co-founder of Reddit, will speak at an event sponsored by the School of Information Studies (iSchool) on Tuesday, Feb. 4. He will be joined on stage by iSchool alumnus and entrepreneur Wiley Cerilli. During the…

STEM

SU Takes Part in Regional Efforts to Propel Drone Research

Friday, January 3, 2014, By Kathleen Haley

Central New York will soon be a hub for testing and research in the rapidly growing field of drone aircraft—and Syracuse University researchers will play a critical role in the advancement and implementation of unmanned aircraft systems.

Arts & Culture

Architecture Professor Partners with Rwandans on Housing Project

Friday, December 13, 2013, By Cyndi Moritz

Soon after Yutaka Sho graduated from Harvard University’s School of Design, she and some colleagues received a travel grant from the Deborah Norden Fund of the Architectural League of New York to do research in Rwanda.

Campus & Community

Students Organize Initiatives for Typhoon Haiyan Relief

Thursday, December 5, 2013, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

On Nov. 8, Typhoon Haiyan, one of the strongest storms ever recorded, slammed into portions of Southeast Asia, hitting the Philippines particularly hard. The storm left unbelievable devastation in its wake. More than 5,600 deaths have been officially recorded, and…

Campus & Community

Connective Corridor Featured at Greenbuild

Thursday, December 5, 2013, By News Staff

The Connective Corridor was featured at Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, held Nov. 20-22 in Philadelphia, as a civic engagement model for sustainable initiatives. Connective Corridor partners were selected to present an education session on the project for other communities from around the globe.

STEM

Physics Department Yields Award-Winning Dissertations

Thursday, December 5, 2013, By Rob Enslin

Two physicists with ties to The College of Arts and Sciences have been awarded national dissertation prizes. Shiladitya Banerjee G’13, a postdoctoral scholar at the University of Chicago, is the recipient of the American Physical Society (APS)’s Award for Outstanding…

Campus & Community

Bringing Sustainable Initiatives to the Caribbean

Monday, December 2, 2013, By Kathleen Haley

In Kiven Pierre’s home country of Guyana, cheap electricity is a valuable commodity. He hopes to change that with two new award-winning businesses that are making the most of sustainable options.