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Campus & Community

University Scholars Honored at Reception

Thursday, April 30, 2015, By Cyndi Moritz

The 12 graduating seniors who were named 2015 University Scholars took part in a reception Wednesday, April 29, at the Chancellor’s house, hosted by Chancellor Kent Syverud and Dr. Ruth Chen. During the event, the scholars received special medallions to…

Campus & Community

‘Ivory Tower’ Informs, Entertains with Over 500 Shows

Thursday, April 30, 2015, By Kathleen Haley

Friday mornings, a group of colleagues meets up to discuss their perspectives on the news of the week. They share insights from their varied viewpoints—and a friendly, respectful debate when their positions differ. In the evening, their conversation is broadcast across Central New York to thousands of fans.

Arts & Culture

WGS Faculty Recognized for ‘Timely, Relevant’ Scholarship

Wednesday, April 29, 2015, By Rob Enslin

The Department of Women’s & Gender Studies (WGS) in the College of Arts and Sciences is having another banner year. Several of its professors—Chandra Talpade Mohanty, Dana Olwan, Pedro DiPietro, Himika Bhattacharya and Minnie Bruce Pratt—have been recognized for their…

Campus & Community

Tips for Better Writing: Six Steps to Proofing Your Own Work

Tuesday, April 28, 2015, By Kathleen Haley

You’re turning in that final paper and you need to give it one last read. Karen S. Oakes, a professional writing instructor in the Writing Program, shares some tips on how to copyedit and proofread your own work.

STEM

Future Wednesday Event Showcases Student Projects

Tuesday, April 28, 2015, By J.D. Ross

Have you dreamed about flying a drone or walking through a virtual world? This Wednesday, the NEXIS lab (New Explorations in Information and Science) at the School of Information Studies (iSchool) is hosting its Future Wednesday technology showcase in Hinds…

Campus & Community

Scholar Spotlight: Austin Miller ’15

Thursday, April 23, 2015, By News Staff

Austin Miller is a senior international relations and economics major. He is an active and involved student, constantly striving to make the most of his time at Syracuse University. He is involved in multiple student organizations, in which he frequently…

STEM

Wang Awarded NSF Grant to Study Online Privacy Models, Decision Tools

Thursday, April 23, 2015, By Diane Stirling

School of Information Studies (iSchool) Assistant Professor Yang Wang has been awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to conduct research on mental privacy models and the way those models may influence the privacy decisions and behaviors of online users….

Campus & Community

How University Union Makes It Happen

Wednesday, April 22, 2015, By News Staff

The most impressive part of Mayfest and Block Party is not the lineup of performers, but the process it takes to assemble them.

Media, Law & Policy

Technology Commercialization Law Program at College of Law Redesignated as NYS Science and Technology Law Center

Monday, April 20, 2015, By Ellen Mbuqe

The College of Law has announced that it has been redesignated as the New York State Science and Technology Law Center by Empire State Development’s Division of Science, Technology and Innovation. The center was established at the College of Law…

Health & Society

Hinchman, Chandler-Olcott named co-editors of Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy

Monday, April 20, 2015, By Jennifer Russo

The International Literacy Association (ILA) has announced the appointment of Kelly Chandler-Olcott and Kathleen A. Hinchman as new co-editors of The Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy (JAAL), the leading peer-reviewed journal for educators of literacy learners ages 12 and…