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Lab Polystyrene Box Pick Up for Recycling

Tuesday, January 7, 2014, By News Staff

Tuesday, Feb. 4, will be the next monthly pick up of empty cold-shipping polystyrene (Styrofoam) boxes for recycling from campus labs in Link Hall, Bowne Hall, Life Sciences, Sci-Tech and the Physics Building. The boxes are picked up the first…

Arts & Culture

‘Domestic Vicissitudes’ opens at Point of Contact Gallery Jan. 16

Monday, January 6, 2014, By News Staff

Point of Contact Gallery is hosting an opening reception for “Domestic Vicissitudes,” an exhibition by Analia Segal, on Jan. 16 during Th3 (The Third Thursday). The opening reception will take place from 6-8 p.m. and is free and open to…

Health & Society

Preparing New Teachers for the Common Core

Monday, January 6, 2014, By Kathleen Haley

The national Common Core initiative has brought challenges for both students and teachers—and for new teachers who faculty members in the School of Education must prepare for this shift in the national education landscape.

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.

Campus & Community

Dec. 14 Benefit to Raise Money for SU Employee Battling Brain Cancer

Thursday, December 12, 2013, By News Staff

Bonnie Dunay, a manager in Information Technology and Services, is fighting an aggressive brain tumor that has resulted in six brain surgeries, two life-threatening infections, prolonged radiation and chemotherapy and other intensive medical treatments. Friends and colleagues hope to raise money…

Arts & Culture

Design Student Competition Focuses on Innovative Ideas for Built Environment

Wednesday, December 11, 2013, By Erica Blust

Five teams of fourth-year industrial and interaction design (IID) students in the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ Department of Design will compete on Friday, Dec. 13, in the program’s annual 360° IID Competition, which encourages comprehensive research, analysis and…

Campus & Community

College of Arts and Sciences’ George Langford Announces Plans to Step Down as Dean

Wednesday, December 11, 2013, By News Staff

Syracuse University’s Dean of The College of Arts and Sciences, George M. Langford, today announced that he will complete his term as dean on June 30, 2014. Appointed dean in 2008, Langford plans to return to full-time teaching, research and…

Campus & Community

Jerry P. Ross Named Registrar

Tuesday, December 10, 2013, By News Staff

Jerry P. Ross has been appointed registrar for Syracuse University. The announcement was made today by Don Saleh, vice president for enrollment management. “I’m grateful to the committee for their hard work and thorough consideration during an expansive national search,”…

STEM

Fuel Campaign Concludes, 170 Gifts Raise $29,800

Thursday, December 5, 2013, By Diane Stirling

The results of a unique and highly successful fundraising initiative for the School of Information Studies “Fuel the Future” campaign are in. The effort raised a total of 170 gifts–and nearly $30,000–through the generous direct contributions of students, staff, faculty,…

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.